Design Your World

The Fall 2025 Design+Build will focus on creating a conservation landscape for the parking lot at BlackRock Center for the Arts. High school students will spend five Saturdays (October 4, 11, 18, 25, and November 1, from 1–4 p.m. ) designing and installing the project to help improve the Seneca Creek watershed.

Through the Community Design Lab, students will learn design skills, work as a team, and make a visible impact in their community. Participants can also earn up to 20 hours of Montgomery County Student Service Learning (SSL) credit through this program.

• High school students in Montgomery County, especially those in Germantown and Upcounty Montgomery County
• Students curious about art, nature, design, or their community
• No experience required, just ideas and positive vibes.
• Earn up to 20+ Hours of SSL Credits
• Need-based, transportation support is available. 

Dates: Five Saturdays, October 4 – November 1, 2025
Time: 1–4 PM
Place: BlackRock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD

• Week 1 (Oct 4):   Welcome and introduction to design + nature
• Week 2 (Oct 11): Explore the site, brainstorm, and sketch
• Week 3 (Oct 18): Develop ideas, test concepts, and collaborate
• Week 4 (Oct 25): Final Plant Selection 
• Week 5 (Nov 1):   Build Day