Dear Maryland, Handing out green ballots at the polls can be fun and it works! See some pictures and sign up here.
Remember to vote on Tuesday, June 26th as the stakes are high. Then, join us for a film screening, potluck picnic, local meeting, or lend your voice to clean transportation for all listed below!
Elections Matter: Protect us from Unbridled Growth 
In 2014, Volunteer leaders in Charles County worked hard to elect smarter growth county commissioners who then created a " Water Conservation District" to put a check on unbridled growth and protect the Mattawoman Creek and our quality of life. What a difference one more vote makes! You can help us get out the Green Vote Tuesday, June 26th. Volunteer here
Anne Arundel Bans Polystyrene Foam 
Congratulations to Anne Arundel Sierra Club and allies for a foam ban victory ! The Anne Arundel County Council voted to ban polystyrene plastic foam containers, giving restaurants until January 1, 2020 to use their supply before switching to an alternative!
Community Shared a Farm Tour and Cookout at Leaning Pine Farm 
On June 6, 2018, 22 members and friends of the Sierra Club community came together for a tour and cookout at Leaning Pine Farm in Mt. Savage, MD, ancestral Shawnee land. Leaning Pine Farmers are leading the way in advocating for a more sustainable food system that is climate change resilient, while also learning the indigenous history of the land. See pictures and read more
Can We Reduce Storm Damage Caused by Falling Trees?
Invasive Weeds Factor 
During storms with high winds, falling trees can be a big hazard. One factor that's very important in tree wind resistance is at least partially within our control - tree health. Unhealthy trees have been shown to be more susceptible to falling during periods of high wind than healthy trees. Invasive species, specifically vines such as English Ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, and asiatic bittersweet have proven to be extremely detrimental to tree health. Read more here
Lyme Disease Vaccine? 
I learned recently that there was a vaccine for Lyme Disease in the late 90s and was shocked. Why would something so useful no longer exist? Read what Stewardship Outings Intern Ariel Plotnick discovered
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