Clean Air Partners

Been waiting all winter to get back in the #garden? Good news: it's time to plant sugar snap peas! 🫛 These easy-to-grow vines thrive in cool temps, naturally fix nitrogen in your soil, & provide a low #emissions snack when they're ready to harvest.

Going to check out the #CherryBlossom Festival this month? Take #PublicTransit to see these seasonal blooms for the immersive #CleanAir experience.

Spring brings fresh #local produce that’s better for you *and* our air. This month, we suggest spring radish toast: 1️⃣ Slice radishes 🫜 2️⃣ Spread butter or soft cheese on toast 🧈 3️⃣ Top with radishes & spring greens 🌱 4️⃣ Sprinkle salt & enjoy! 🤤

Are you an #educator in the #Baltimore-#WashingtonDC region? We're recruiting Lead #Teachers to participate in paid training 💵 and spread the #CleanAir message 💨 to students 🧑‍🎓 and other teachers. 🧑‍🏫 Learn more: ontheair.cleanairpartners.net/lead-teacher

Do you teach, mentor, facilitate, or lead learning? The 2026 #MDClimateTeachIn is a month-long opportunity for #educators to integrate #climate topics into lesson plans using ready-to-use resources.🌎 👉 Learn more & join educators across #MD this April: mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/C…

We're forecasting mostly moderate 🟨 #AirQuality throughout the #DC-#Baltimore area this weekend, improving to good 💚 in most areas on Sunday (3/8). Do your share for #CleanAir *and* your wallet - unplug electronics when not in use. 🔌

Did you hear the click? ⛽️ That's your sign to stop filling your #gas tank. 🙅 Topping off not only releases harmful chemicals into the #air, 💨 it also reduces fuel #efficiency 📉 and can even do costly damage to your car. 🧰

Our Education Program Manager, Elizabeth Spike, will join a panel at Maryland Climate Tech+ 2026 to explore how #AirQuality education & #CommunityHealth can help families thrive.🌬️💚 Join us in building healthier futures—register for the event here: climatetechplus.com/our-impact

We're forecasting mostly moderate 🟨 #AirQuality throughout the #DC-#Baltimore region. This #weekend is a great time to get back in clean air habits before the weather warms: ⛽️ Wait until after dark to fill your tank 🛍️ Group your errands into a single trip ❌ Never idle

Eating #local & #seasonal requires fewer food miles & less refrigeration, contributing to cleaner air. This month we suggest a winter pesto: 1️⃣ Swap 🚫 basil for ✅ kale and ✅ parsley 2️⃣ Blend with walnuts, garlic & olive oil 3️⃣ Toss with pasta 4️⃣ Enjoy! 🤤

The calendar says #winter, but if you're like us, you're ready to plant some seeds for #spring! 🌱 It's the perfect time to plant Black Eyed Susans (Maryland's state flower) and Virginia Bluebells. These native flowers require less water, fertilizer & pesticides. 💐🐝

DYK @VirginiaDCR offers grants up to $45k to provide #VA students meaningful watershed #edu experiences? Our curriculum is ready to use & meets all requirements - we can even help you navigate the process. #Educators reply 👇 to team up! Apps due 3/5. dcr.virginia.gov/environmental-…

In the #Baltimore-#WashingtonDC region, we're forecasting a mix of good 💚 and moderate 🟨 #AirQuality this weekend. Here's a #CleanAir tip that's also good for your wallet: unplug unused electronics. Energy vampires 🧛 account for 5-10% of residential electricity use.

Hate doing the dishes? Then you'll love this #tip! 🍽️ If you have a dishwasher, skip pre-rinsing dishes 🙅‍♀️ - it wastes water and energy. Just scrape food waste into the garbage or compost, 🗑️ and put those dirty dishes straight into the washer. 🫧

Are you a #Maryland #educator attending #MAEOE2026? Don't miss our 2-part session "Beyond the Classroom: Focusing on Air & Systems Thinking for a Healthy Environment" this Friday (2/20) and Saturday (2/21). Not yet registered? There's still time! #id=111&cid=1936&wid=901" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">maeoe.org/events/#id=111…

Roses are red, violets are blue, if you're getting flowers for #Vday, make sure they're #CleanAir-friendly, too! 💐 In the #DC-#Baltimore region, we suggest dahlias, zinnias or even potted wildflowers, which keep cleaning the air - a gift that keeps on giving!

We're forecasting good 💚 to moderate 🟨 #AirQuality throughout the #WashingtonDC-#Baltimore region this #ValentinesDay2026 weekend. Still looking for a #Vday gift? 😱 Shop local for a unique gift with fewer emissions. 🎁💝💐

What's electric? ⚡️ The sparks between you and your #Valentine, 💘 of course, but we also suggest taking some of that electricity to your ride. 🚗 If you're planning to shop the #PresidentsDay sales, consider an #EV.

#ValentinesDay is approaching, and the season of #love is upon us! 💕 Take those fuzzy feelings on your #commute - drive a steady speed with gentle braking & acceleration. You'll get better gas mileage, ⛽️ cleaner air, 💨 and safer streets. 🛣️

Are you a #teacher or #EdLeader? 🍎🧑‍🏫 We're proud to provide free curriculum & teaching tools to support air quality & climate sciene #education, & we want to know how we can best support ✨ you.✨ Take this short survey: forms.gle/UnBA1bkZzNrrTg…