Preserve, restore and sustain the natural environment of Cheverly and surrounding areas as intact and healthy ecosystems, through a community participatory process, balancing the fulfillment of human needs and protection of the natural environment.

 This plan will help guide future development, redevelopment, and investment policy decisions in a proactive and sustainable manner within and around the Town of Cheverly.

The Full Text of the Cheverly Green Infrastructure Plan

Click on the image to read the plan. View or download the plan as a pdf.

The Cheverly Green Infrastructure Plan in Brief

Click on the image to read the plan summary.

Bringing Nature Home -- Hear Doug Tallamy

Bay-Friendly Landscaping - Not Just for the Birds and the Bees!

Featuring award-winning author

Dr. Doug Tallamy

Professor, Entomology and Wildlife Ecology
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Delaware
Author of Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife With Native Plants

Tuesday, March 20th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori School, Cafeteria
2300 Belleview Avenue, Cheverly, MD 20785

Join this free, informative session to learn how you can reap the benefits of native plants and animals, save money, and make easy changes in your own backyard that contribute to the health of local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. And, that help make your yard more interesting, diverse, and people-friendly, too! Books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation.

More information and map

What's Your Green IQ?

Tour the Green Trail

Green Infrastructure Committee Meetings

Monday, February 6

7:30 PM, Cheverly Community Center, large conference room

Project Group Meetings

Cheverly Green Guide Project Group

Tuesday, February 23,  7:30 PM

Contact Elaine Friebele, elaine.friebele@verizon.net

Outreach and Education Working Group

Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Contact Theresa Williams, tewjed@comcast.net

Monday, February 27, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Contact Cynthia Robinson, crr@pipeline.com, 202-215-1054

All are welcome at any of the meetings

We Implement the Cheverly Green Plan

November 19, 2011: The Green Plan Implementation Kick-Off Event featured green actions for homeowners and activities for all ages.

November 10, 2011: The Town Council voted to register for the Sustainable Maryland Program.

October 13, 2011: The Town Council established the Green Infrastructure Committee to oversee implementation of the Cheverly Green Infrastructure Plan.

September 22, 2011: The Town of Cheverly voted to join the Baltimore Washington Partners for Forest Stewardship.

At the September 8, 2011 Town Meeting the Town Council voted to “adopt the Recommendations of the Cheverly Green Infrastructure Plan as a framework to inform investment and activities of the town.”  Read the resolution.

Composting Workshop participants

Click here for the refresher course in composting.

Click flyer to enlarge.

Cheverly: Our Bay Starts Here!

The big day has passed, but the memories remain. Even better, you can see the results on storm drains throughout Cheverly. Go here to see the photos.

NEW     Hear Doug Tallamy talk about sustaining wildlife with native plants in your garden

Cheverly's Streams, Springs, and Wetlands.

Want to build a rain garden? See tips and links here.

New web site

Find news and observations of nature in our town at Cheverly Nature.

Cheverly Vegetable Garden Plots 

 See the planning projects page for county-wide green and planning projects and information on hearings and other meetings.