Calendar (Meetings, Events and Outings)

See below for the Catoctin Group's calendar of events and outings.  Click on the link to sign up for an event.

You can also find events and outings across the state on the Maryland Chapter's calendar.

Upcoming Events

See our various Issues pages for information about topics and events that may be of interest to you. 

Frederick Pride

SCCG at Frederick Pride 2026 Bill Atkins photo

Catoctin Group will once again be participating in Frederick Pride.  Presented by the Frederick Center, this free event welcomes you to beautiful Carroll Creek in the heart of Downtown Frederick to celebrate our entire community with love and pride. Enjoy performances, a food court of the best local food trucks, hand-picked musical guests, hundreds of local vendors and nonprofit organizations, a designated beverage garden with the top local breweries and wineries, a pride shop, a children's area, and more!

When: Saturday, June 27 

Time: 11am-6pm

Where: Carroll Creek Park, Downtown Frederick

Charlotte's Quest Nature Fest

Charlotte's Quest NatureFest

Come join Sierra Club Catoctin Group in Carroll County as we participate in Charlotte's Quest Nature Fest on Saturday, July 11 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.. This free, family-friendly event is one where you can get dirty, get curious, and get outside! Click here for more information on the event.

Where: Charlotte's Quest Nature Center, 3400 Wilhelm Lane, Manchester, MD 21102

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 3-9pm

Cost: FREE!

 

Catoctin Group meetings

Our next SCCG ExCom meeting, which ALL are welcome to attend, will be on Tuesday, July 21 online at 7pm.  Please register below in order to receive the Zoom link.  Hope to see you there!

Click on the link in the Calendar below to sign up for any of our meetings.

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Recent Happenings

"Green" Burials Presentation

Morris Orchard Natural Burial, Frederick, MD

Although none of us like to think about the fact that we won't always be here, Sierra Club Catoctin Group hosted the co-founders of Morris Orchard on May 21 at Attaboy Beer for a conversation about natural burial. It was fascinating to learn about options that have only recently become available for us to continue making a positive impact on our planet even after we're gone.  Located on a 65-year-old chestnut orchard, Morris Orchard is the first natural burial ground in Frederick County. Natural burial practices at the Orchard are designed to minimize environmental impact, support healthy ecosystems and create a lasting legacy of stewardship for generations to come. If you missed our talk, call of visit the Orchard, or stay tuned for a possible future field trip!

Frederick County Master Gardeners Earth Fest

SCCG at Frederick County Master Gardeners EarthFest 2026

Sierra Club Catoctin Group hosted a table at EarthFest 2026 on Saturday, May 30, 2026.  Presented by the Master Gardeners of Frederick County, Earthfest is a celebration of our relationship with the natural world. This was an opportunity for folks to learn about the Master Gardener and 4-H programs, other local nonprofits, and relevant Frederick County government agencies. This family-friendly event included many activities geared towards children, such as flower crafts, Buzzin' Through the Garden, and Storytime in the Garden. There were displays inside and outside the University of Maryland Extension Building and tours of the Demonstration Gardens. 

 

Roadside Litter Cleanups in Frederick and Carroll Counties

Westminster Trash Cleanup 2025-11-10

Sierra Club Catoctin Group held two litter cleanups this Spring, one in Frederick County and one in Carroll.    We are continuing to collect data showing how much our state would benefit from a Bottle Bill. From these two cleanups, at least 8 bags of litter might not have been necessary if Maryland passed the Beverage Container Deposit and Litter Reduction Bill.  It didn't happen during this past legislative session, but we will try again next year!  So please join our fight and let your state legislators know you support this bill.

Brunswick Litter Cleanup 2025-11-01