June 1, 2026

County Recognizes Sustainability Award Winners

Sustainability

The Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center’s natural resources management class, St. Mary’s County Garden Club, and the Goodman LLC business received 2025 Sustainability Awards from the county’s Commission on the Environment.

Lex Park Community Garden Opens for Season

Garden

The Lexington Manor Passive Park community garden has opened for the season. All are welcome to join during public hours to work in the community plots.

Family Fun @ R&P Cherry Blossom Fest

Cherry Blossom

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will host the annual Cherry Blossom Festival on March 29 from noon to 4pm at Lexington Manor Passive Park.

Free Cooking Demonstrations Planned

Cooking

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership will host three cooking demonstrations in September taught by certified health and life coach Shaniqua Cousins.

Lex Park Library to Host Composting Workshop

Composting

The Lexington Park Library will host a composting workshop from 6 to 7pm Monday, August 12.

Lex Park Library to Host Food Safety Class

Food Safety

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Environmental Health Action Team is promoting the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden’s garden-focused food safety class July 28 with guest speaker Carol Allen of the University of Maryland Extension.

Support Sought for Park’s Community Garden

Community Garden

Interested in supporting the development of the Lexington Manor Passive Park community garden? Consider making a donation or volunteering.

Community Garden Coming Soon to Lex Park

Community Garden

A Lexington Manor Passive Park community garden project has received funding for development. Construction will begin soon, according to the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership.