The County's Department of Environmental Protection will host the “Landscaping with Batteries/JardinerÃa con BaterÃas” event on Wednesday, March 12 at the Montgomery College Germantown Campus, located at 20200 Observation Drive in Germantown.
The workshop and demonstration are taking place in advance of the County’s ban on gas-powered lawn equipment, which will go into effect on July 1, 2025.
A bilingual workshop for landscapers and gardeners will be held from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. The event is free but registration is required. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for registered professionals, along with Spanish translation services.
From 10:10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., property managers, landscapers and homeowners are invited to a "field day" featuring manufacturers and local dealers showcasing electric tools such as leaf blowers, chainsaws and robotic mowers. Attendees can enjoy demonstrations, discounts and raffles.