Green Team
Getting Involved
There are many ways to help Cottage City go greener!
Here are some ways you can get involved and help our planet and community.
Join the Green Team
Our Green Team meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the town hall to plan events, manage our green projects and help residents go greener. Everyone is invited to attend. Monthly Green Team updates are also in the monthly Cottage City Newsletter.
Join your neighbors that volunteer their time and energy to the Green Team. To learn more attend a monthly meeting or contact Denise Hamler at denisehamler@gmail.com
​
​
​
​
​
​
​
We are in collaboration with Colmar Manor's Green Team to work on environmental projects and to learn more about the threats to our health and communities due to climate change.
Cottage City Community Garden
Many thanks to the Cottage City residents who volunteer many hours to make our garden a beautiful and healthy place to relax, gather and grow organic food. We celebrate our accomplishments with this anniversary video:
​
​
To support our efforts you can purchase a garden t-shirt here.
​
To receive regular updates from the garden sign up here.
Get Updated
Join the Cottage City Newsletter!
Our newsletter provides updates on town events, services and meetings. You can sign up to receive email notices here.
​
Like us on Facebook as well here.
Meet our Green Team
Take the Green Challenge
​Resolve to be Greener and Save the Planet!
Here are easy steps to go greener in your home and lead a healthier life:
​
-
Adopt the 4 Rs in your home: Recycle – Reuse – Reduce – Repurpose.
​
-
Buy local organic produce at farmers markets and grocery stores.
​
-
Try Meatless Mondays - a movement to eat less meat.
​
-
Join the Cottage City Community Garden and learn to grow and eat more fresh veggies.
​
-
Reduce food waste - about 40% of all food is wasted - do your part to waste less.
​
-
Take a walk around the neighborhood - get exercise and say hi to your neighbors.
​
-
Compost your kitchen and yard waste.
​
-
Stop using harmful chemicals on your yard.
​
-
Buy honey from local beekeepers that keep our bees happy.
​
-
Participate in family-friendly Anacostia River and Dueling Creek Clean-ups.
​
-
Go car-less one day a week.
​
-
On your dog walks use the community pet waste stations throughout the town.
​
-
If you indulge in spirits – try the many locally-made beer, cider and mead.
​
-
Go solar – many folks in Cottage City have installed solar panels on their homes and are saving on their energy bills and saving the planet… what are you waiting for?
​
-
Join local exercise classes and gyms – even better take a friend or a family member with you.
​
-
And we are fortunate to have many local businesses and many are businesses owned by persons of color – so SHOP LOCAL!
It’s easy to go greener.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What is the Cottage City Green Team?Our Green Team is composed of residents who oversee green policies, activities, and resources while providing new ideas for the town and town’s residents to become greener and healthier.
-
What is the role of Sustainable Maryland?The Green Team is responsible for maintaining the towns Maryland Sustainable Certification and the town’s 3-Year Action Plan. To learn more about Sustainable Maryland Certification and how they are helping communities and towns invest for a more livable tomorrow >>>>>>>.
-
What is the mission of the Green Team?The mission of the Green Team is to make all aspects of Cottage City a greener, healthier and more sustainable community.
-
How often does the Green Team meet?The Green Team meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 at the town hall. All are welcome to attend.
-
How can I get involved?To learn more about the Green Team activities attend a monthly meeting - the third Tuesday at 6:30 PM or contact the John Hoatson, Town Manager at townmanager@cottagecity.gov.