Environmental Affairs Committee Tuesday, March 12, 2024 06:00 PM 8103 Sandy Spring Road

1.Call to Order

1. Call to Order by Chair, Hon. Kyla Clark

2.Roll Call.

• 3.Announcement that Bee City highlighted Laurel's No Mow April efforts on their Social Media on April 2nd.

• 4.Review of the Environmental Affairs Committee Resolution and providing input.

• 5.No Mow April and Native Plant Month.

  One page report of EAC activities over the past three years needed for renewal of Sustainable Maryland Certifications

  Follow up activities during April, May and June:

  Pollinator Garden planting at Larry T Smith on Saturday, April 13th.

  Earth Day Cleanup on April 20th at 10am.

  Possibility of tabling Earth Day at USDA Headquarters People's Garden on April 22nd from 1 - 3 pm. A Xerces event.

  National pollinator Week is June 19th - 25th.

  Virtual events: Backyard Gardening series or presentation by a Master Gardener.

  Additional community events and educational opportunities.

  EAC presentation suggestions for 2024.

• 6.May 14, 2024, Official Meeting. 

7.Adjournment