Electric Vehicles, Recycling Tips: County Hosts the First GreenFest (PHOTO)

It was a cold and windy day, but that did not stop county residents to participate at the first Montgomery County GreenFest. A day to learn more about electric cars, recycling, reducing carbon footprints, and conserving energy. The GreenFest was held at the Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus and Jesup Local Park on March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event featured workshops and family-friendly activities for all ages such as tree climbing. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett kicked off the event. He talked about initiatives to make the county more eco-friendly, and said the challenge is to take "singular" ideas and make them work together.