Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission manages parks, recreation & land use planning in Montgomery & Prince George's counties. info@M-NCPPC.org
Have fun getting your Student Service-Learning Hours by volunteering with our @MontgomeryParks Department! Help with events like Halloween Happenings, National Public Lands Day, Harvest Festival, and so much more! Register today: mocoparks.org/vso.
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Our Montgomery County Planning Department invites you to join us on Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. to learn how natural systems (i.e. expanded tree canopy, wetlands & healthy landscapes) can help manage heat & stormwater & how these approaches can be applied in #MoCoMD.
🌿 On Oct. 1 at 5 p.m., join us to learn how natural systems (i.e. expanded tree canopy, wetlands & healthy landscapes) can help manage heat & stormwater & how these approaches can be applied in #MoCoMD.
📍 @MNCPPC - Wheaton HQ
🔗 bit.ly/4yAi2wF
ALT Flyer titled "Building with Nature: Regenerative Solutions for Climate Resilient Communities." Event details: Thursday, October 1, light reception from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m., presentation and Q&A from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wheaton Headquarters Building in Wheaton, MD. Focus on nature-based solutions for climate challenges. Speaker: Brett KenCairn, Division Manager for Nature-Based Solutions, City of Boulder, Colorado. Hosted by the Montgomery Planning Board. Included a "Growing Smarter in a Changing Climate" logo.
Join our @pgparks Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County this Saturday, September 26, 11 am-5 pm for the UnWine Festival at Patuxent River Park. pgparks.com/unwine
This event is for adults, ages 21 & up. We encourage attendees to drink responsibly.
Get a taste of Oktoberfest right here in your local park tomorrow during our @MontgomeryParks Montgomery County Parks Department’s Parks Ale Trail! Saturday, September 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Needwood. For more info, visit mocoparks.org/3zoiCoe.
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The MoCo Planning Board appointed Shawn Bartley as Vice Chair. Bartley, a Planning Board member since 2023, will serve a one-year term in this role & assumes Board leadership responsibilities in the Chair’s absence.
Release: bit.ly/3UKZWcD
Blog: bit.ly/3OhJgpY
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Our Prince George's County Planning Department shares that our Prince George's County Planning Board reached a major milestone this month by adopting three plans and endorsing the associated Sectional Map Amendments:
Three plans & one big milestone. This month, the @PGPlanningBoard adopted the:
• Subregion 1 Minor Plan Amendment & SMA
• Subregion 5 Minor Plan Amendment & SMA
• Port Towns Sector Plan & SMA
Each was shaped by community feedback. Next stop: County Council work sessions.
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Join our @pgparks Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County for the community engagement kick-off for the NEW Prince George’s Plaza Multigenerational Center:
ALT M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County invites you to attend Prince George’s Plaza Multigenerational Center kick-off webinar Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7 pm
Zoom Webinar Registration: https://bit.ly/PGPMultigenKickOff (Or join by phone 301.715.8592; webinar ID: 857 9416 5070; passcode: 7736480)
Our Montgomery Parks Department is hosting Fall Plant Sales. Come out and shop at our upcoming Plant Sales this fall to beautify your yard and support local wildlife!
Visit mocoparks.org/3lyTeVR for more info.
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Brookside Gardens and Friends of Brookside Gardens Fall Plant Sale: Saturday, September 12 | 10 am to 1 pm | Brookside Gardens
Fall Plant Sale at Pope Farm Nursery: Presale Party: Friday, September 18th from 5 to 7 pm
Sale on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 | 10 am to 2 pm | Pope Farm Nursery
Montgomery Planning's Expedited Approval Plan program helps eligible projects move through review faster. It cuts the review timeline in half for certain projects focused on housing, job creation & attracting biohealth industries. Read our new blog 🔗 bit.ly/46aQy4v
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We’re hiring: Planning Supervisors (2), Planner II (3), and an Administrative Assistant II for our Prince George's County Planning Department! See our full list of job openings here: governmentjobs.com/careers/m….
We're hiring! Join us in Largo, MD.
• Planning Supervisors (2 openings)
• Planner II (3 openings)
• Administrative Assistant II
Help shape communities, support smart growth, and make a difference in one of Maryland's largest counties.
Apply today: pgplan.org/careers
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Congrats to our Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County’s Capital Planning and Development Division and MCN Build on receiving the ENR MidAtlantic Award of Merit in the Sports and Entertainment category for the new Marlow Heights Community Center project:
The Department’s Capital Planning and Development Division and MCN Build have received the ENR MidAtlantic Award of Merit in the Sports and Entertainment category for the new Marlow Heights Community Center project.
Read more at pgparks.com.
#LiveMorePlayMore
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Our Montgomery County Planning Department invites you to pedal through Wheaton and help shape its future during The Wheaton Plan Community Bike Ride this Saturday:
🚴 Pedal through Wheaton & help shape its future! Join The Wheaton Plan Community Bike Ride Sat. Aug. 29 from 9 a.m.–noon. Free to register: bit.ly/4gwkhv1
🚩 Explore current bikeways & give feedback on what could make biking even better.
@WABA_DC @WheatonMD@MCDOTNow
📈 New Report Alert
The Seat Pleasant Economic Development Assessment explores local trends, redevelopment opportunities, and strategies to support long-term growth along the MLK Jr. Highway corridor. Read the full report: bit.ly/SeatPleasantED
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We’re hiring: Chief Administrative Officer / Executive Director! See our full list of job openings here: governmentjobs.com/careers/m….
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We’re hiring: Trails Maintenance Leader-CDL for our @pgparks Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County! See our full list of job openings here: governmentjobs.com/careers/m….
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Our Montgomery County Planning Department invites you to discover Montgomery County's impressive collection through the Public Art Map: mcatlas.org/art/
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Congratulations to our Prince George's County Planning Board Office and Prince George's County Planning Department collegiate interns as they wrap up their assignments:
The 2026 @MNCPPC Collegiate Internship Program participants have wrapped up their assignments! This summer, the students contributed to various projects & work programs. The learning & networking experiences extended outside of the office to community events, meetings, & tours!