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Welcome!
We are a civic association of nearly 1000 homes in North Bethesda, comprising Old Farm, Tilden Woods, Walnut Woods, and Hickory Woods. We promote the civic and social well-being of our community through service, community enhancement, social events, education, and advocacy. Residents are encouraged to become dues-paying members of the Greater Farmland Civic Association and to participate in established committees or to approach the board with new ideas. |
Halloween Pizza Pit Stop
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Come to the corner of Farmland Dr & Old Gate Rd at before Trick-or-Treating at 5 pm on Halloween eve, October 31, for a Slice Before Spooks. We will give away pizza slices & juice boxes until they run out.
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Pumpkin Smash & Compost
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Bring your pumpkins, carved or not, for composting collection by Compost Crew. Have at them with a bat! Fun for all. Saturday, November 8, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, 11917 Tildenwood Drive.
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Community Meeting |
Do you have questions about MCPS school redistricting or the new zoning rules recently passed by the County Council for North Bethesda?
We have expert speakers for both critical topics coming to our Fall General Community Meeting at Farmland ES, 7 to 8:30 pm on November 17. Open to everyone. |
Winter-on-the-Farm Party |
Indoor fun for all in the "dead of winter" on January 11, 2026
from 1 pm to 3 pm at Farmland Elementary School. We are bringing back the ever-popular Birds of Prey and hands-on-robotics and programming for kids that was such a hit last year! |
GFCA Board Meeting |
You are welcome to join us via Zoom at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, October 22.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88570422334?pwd=RfJcDAHLxO9BfwaiaPE1Vl84eQXw0z.1 |
MCPS is Studying Proposals for REDISTRICTING our Public Schools
It is critical that we stay informed and provide input throughout this process
Our section of the county is being reevaluated to redistrict the school clusters. This process is underway and will ultimately determine which schools our children will attend, whether or not they will be bused out of our neighborhood, and the extent of crowding and resources in the schools our children end up attending. To follow this process and provide input, resources are provided on this site at greaterfarmland.org/schools. Included are the county redistricting site and Farmland PTA's resource and analysis materials.
Come to our Fall Community Meeting, where we will have a full discussion of the status of this process, with suggestions for providing input.
The meeting is at 7 pm on Monday, November 17, in the Farmland ES all-purpose room.
In addition to the redistricting discussion, there will be representatives from Montgomery County Planning Dept. to discuss zoning changes in North Bethesda
The meeting is at 7 pm on Monday, November 17, in the Farmland ES all-purpose room.
In addition to the redistricting discussion, there will be representatives from Montgomery County Planning Dept. to discuss zoning changes in North Bethesda
GFCA Membership - Join NOW for the year(s) ahead!
New Members and Renewals are welcome.
Pay your membership fees by clicking below.
Do this today - your membership keeps our community strong and thriving.
You have the option of paying dues through 12/31/2026, 12/31/2027, or 12/31/2028 at the low cost of $35 per year.
NOTE: If you've paid for multiple years in the past, please verify your expiration date by first checking your household status at GFCA.membershiptoolkit.com or emailing [email protected].
New Members and Renewals are welcome.
Pay your membership fees by clicking below.
Do this today - your membership keeps our community strong and thriving.
You have the option of paying dues through 12/31/2026, 12/31/2027, or 12/31/2028 at the low cost of $35 per year.
NOTE: If you've paid for multiple years in the past, please verify your expiration date by first checking your household status at GFCA.membershiptoolkit.com or emailing [email protected].
The Pollinator Patch yard sign is available for any households that are planting, growing, or expanding native, pollinator-friendly plants and are not using pesticides. The yard sign is 8"x10", outdoor-ready, and can be posted at the curbside to show your participation in encouraging eco-friendly gardening. Your patch can be any size!
Growing Native & Pollinator Plants? Get Your GFCA Yard Sign!
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GFCA's Environmentalism-at-Home group has a community-wide program to highlight our commitment to native-plant gardening. With participation around the neighborhood, we can assist our pollinators and help the birds and butterflies native to our region. Every single plant or small garden plot helps.
If you have planted any native plants, plan to, or will be expanding your "patch," and don't spray pesticides in your garden, you can post a sign, like the one pictured, at your curb. We have a new page, greaterfarmland.org/homegrown-national-park, which explains the program. The QR code on the sign goes directly to it. |
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We Have Been Chosen For a Montgomery County Pilot Program!
Neighbor Talks Zoom Discussion on
Kitchen Habits for the Environment
We had a robust discussion of techniques we can use to improve the environment through food. From sourcing foods, selecting food, storing and wrapping, all the way to disposal, there are myriad options.
Below is the complete PowerPoint presentation, which you can view, download, or print.
Below is the complete PowerPoint presentation, which you can view, download, or print.
Our Online Directory - GFCA's secure directory/membership site
The directory/membership website is separate from the one you are on, Greater Farmland's public site. To use the online community directory and manage your membership in GFCA, it is necessary to register your account on that secure site, GFCA.membershiptoolkit.com.
Click Here to learn more.
Click Here to learn more.
** Check out our Environment/Recycling Page **
Learn about and find resources for helping the environment at home.
Yard Sale News
Unfortunately, at this time, there are no plans for a community-wide, GFCA-sponsored yard sale this year. Many folks are interested in participating, but there is no coordinating volunteer or volunteer team to organize it. If you and any of your neighbors/friends would like to lead this effort, GFCA will support your efforts and past organizers are standing by to assist with all of the tools necessary to make your job as easy as possible. Please contact [email protected] to volunteer.
