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SUMMARY:Native Plants 101 (online) self-paced
DESCRIPTION:Registration Requirements: Preregistration is required by March 6 at 9:00 am. \nRecommended Audience: This program is designed for adults and interested teens 13 years and older. \nProgram Description: Bring life to your outdoor space while helping the natural world! In this practical\, self-paced\, online course\, you’ll discover the human and ecological benefits of planting native\, learn about powerhouse native plants\, and create a garden plan that fits your outdoor space (and personality!). From site assessment to plant choice and maintenance\, this course will give you the tools you need to get started with native gardening in your backyard or community. \nCourse topics include: \nDefinition of “native plants” and other key terms\nHuman and ecological benefits of planting native\nSite assessment for creating a native garden\n“Powerhouse” native plants\nCreating a plant list\nNavigating the nursery\nStarting and planting a plot\nGarden design basics\nSeasonal care and maintenance\nInspirational case studies\nWhat to Expect: Enrollment materials\, including all links to access the course\, will be sent to registrants the week prior to the start of the course. For more information\, contact onlinelearning@cincynature.org. \nLearners can expect to spend between 1.5-2 hours per week on coursework. The 10-hour course includes: \nVideos\nReadings\nInteractive learning tools\nCourse forum\nDownloadable garden planning template\nNote: A computer or tablet with internet access is required to complete the course. \nWhere to Meet: This program is online\, asynchronous\, and self-paced. This time-limited course will be available for six weeks only: Monday\, March 9–Monday\, April 20\, 2026. \nCost: Member adult $45; nonmember adult $50.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/native-plants-101-online-self-paced/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Classes,Virtual Event (ie. Zoom, Webex)
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SUMMARY:Ohio Certified Naturalist Course starting 3/10 Online
DESCRIPTION:Course runs March 10–April 18\, 2026 and includes: \nEvery Tuesday and Thursday night from 6–8 PM on Zoom on the following nights:\nMarch 10\, 12\, 17\, 19\, 24\, 26\, 31\nApril 2\, 7\, 9\, 14\, 16\nTwo required in-person Saturdays 9 am–5 pm at Cincinnati Nature Center (no make-ups)\nMarch 28\nApril 18 (last class) \nRegistration Requirements: Preregistration required. Register by March 6\, 2026. \nRecommended Audience: This program is available to adults and mature teens 16 and up; however\, only participants ages 18 and up who complete the course will receive certification through OSU. \nProgram Description: Cincinnati Nature Center is proud to be a host site and partner with Ohio State University Extension for this 40-hour educational course that encompasses the topics of Ohio’s watersheds\, aquatic life\, geology\, soils\, plants\, forests\, insects\, and animals (reptiles\, amphibians\, birds and mammals). \nEach topic is taught by experts and community stakeholders from across the region. \nTo receive certification\, upon completing the OCVN course participants must document 40 hours of volunteer service and/or continuing education at any Ohio organization with a compatible program mission. In addition\, after certification\, 30 hours of volunteer service and/or continuing education are required annually to remain certified. \nIf you choose not to pursue certification\, you are still welcome to take this course for your own knowledge and enjoyment. \nMore information about the OCVN program can be found on Extension’s Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Page. \nTo understand more about the certification requirements\, visit the OCVN’s Frequently Asked Questions Webpage. \nThe mission of the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist program is to “promote awareness and citizen stewardship of Ohio’s natural resources through science-based education and community service.” \nThe course is offered throughout the state\, and Cincinnati Nature Center is the largest provider. Here\, we offer four different formats—one is sure to fit your needs! Plan ahead and mark your calendars to register\, because each cohort sells out quickly! \nProgram Benefits: \nMeet like-minded new friends and get to know Nature Center staff while taking your commitment to nature a step further!\nLearn about the biology\, ecology\, and natural history of Ohio and how to share the knowledge with others.\nBecome part of a local and statewide network of dedicated volunteers.\nApply your talents and passion to protecting\, restoring\, and understanding Ohio’s natural treasures.\nMeet experts in a variety of fields.\nPlease note: \nThis program is available to adults and mature teens 16 and up; however\, only participants ages 18 and up who complete the course will receive certification through OSU.\nAll courses require a computer or tablet for you to watch videos and take quizzes at home.\nWhat to Expect: Spring Cohort (live online evenings and two weekend field-based learning sessions at Rowe Woods) \nThis schedule is ideal for people working traditional hours. It blends evening online lectures every Tuesday and Thursday from 6–8 pm with two Saturday field days. \nCourse runs March 10–April 18\, 2026 and includes: \nEvery Tuesday and Thursday night from 6–8 PM on Zoom on the following nights:\nMarch 10\, 12\, 17\, 19\, 24\, 26\, 31\nApril 2\, 7\, 9\, 14\, 16\nTwo required in-person Saturdays 9 am–5 pm at Cincinnati Nature Center (no make-ups)\nMarch 28\nApril 18 (last class)\n$320 includes OSU certification fees and all required reading materials. All cancellations or transfers are subject to a $50 administrative fee per request. Cancellations made with less than two weeks’ notice will not be refunded.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/ohio-certified-naturalist-course-starting-3-10-online/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Trainings and Classes,Virtual Event (ie. Zoom, Webex),Volunteer Event
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SUMMARY:Informational Session for RFI: Building Composting Capacity in Southwest Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Request for Interest (RFI): Building Composting Capacity in Southwest Ohio \nInformational session – April 1\, 2026 at 12 p.m. \nHamilton County ReSource seeks to increase food scrap and other organics processing capacity with composting facilities that create a valuable soil amendment and act as an asset to the surrounding community. ReSource issued this RFI to identify partners that can expand existing composting capacity or build new composting capacity in the region. \nThis RFI seeks to identify: \n1. Partners with a minimum site size of six acres of land that could host a food scrap composting facility (approximately four acres for composting activity and two acres for vegetative buffer). This could include existing composting or mulching operations or sites suitable for building a composting operation. \n2. Operators for a composting facility. Operators could own a site or just have interest in operating a compost site. \nHamilton County has potential funding to support one or both aspects of a composting operation and through this RFI\, seeks to determine the financial investment needed to expand food scrap processing capacity. Information from this RFI will determine if sufficient interest exists to move forward on a public-private partnership and approximately how much investment a project will require from Hamilton County. Once the project has been determined\, Hamilton County will issue a formal Request for Proposals.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/informational-session-for-rfi-building-composting-capacity-in-southwest-ohio/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Virtual Event (ie. Zoom, Webex)
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SUMMARY:Sierra Club Miami Group Education Forum - Past Plastic Pollution
DESCRIPTION:Past Plastic Pollution: Building A “Sustainable Stores” Program In Your Community \nWhen: Monday\, April 6\, meet and greet 6:30 PM\, discussion 7-9 PM\nWhere: Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church\, Geier Room\, 103 William Howard Taft Road\, Cincinnati. Parking available behind church.\nSpeaker: Nathan Alley\, Sierra Club Ohio staff and City of Cincinnati Environmental Advisory Board member. \nIn this program\, Nathan will educate audiences about the problems associated with plastic pollution\, as well as potential solutions to the challenge\, and what’s being done about it in Ohio. For example\, we will highlight the community-based “Sustainable Stores” model that has been successfully implemented in Cuyahoga County and in jurisdictions outside of Ohio. \nTo join via Zoom register here\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/H52K80uCQmiSwAzZUffzfw
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/sierra-club-miami-group-education-forum-past-plastic-pollution/
LOCATION:Mt Auburn Presbyterian Church\, 103 William Howard Taft Rd\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Information Session,Virtual Event (ie. Zoom, Webex)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T133000
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SUMMARY:Greater Cincinnati Green Team Gathering
DESCRIPTION:FCGG Membership Working Group Invites your participation in this program to help Houses of Worship start\, continue\, or celebrate their Green Team. In this program\, you can learn:\nHow to start a Green Team\, How to Sustain a Green Team\,\nHow to Scale Green Team Projects\, How to Find Green Team Resources \nPlease REGISTER to RSVP \nGuest Speakers: Meeka Owens and John Talmadge\n11th April\, 2026\, 1:30 PM – 4 PM Eastern\nMt. Auburn Presbyterian Church\n103 William Howard Taft Rd\, Cincinnati\, OH 45219
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/greater-cincinnati-green-team-gathering/
LOCATION:Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church\, 103 William Howard Taft Rd\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Virtual Event (ie. Zoom, Webex)
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Technology and Data-Driven Innovation in Public Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Leveraging Technology and Data-Driven Innovation in Public Procurement \nLocal governments across the country are facing growing climate risks while navigating limited budgets\, staffing constraints\, and rising costs. This 1-hour webinar will explore how modern technology and data-driven approaches can streamline procurement\, enhance transparency\, improve reporting\, and drive smarter\, more efficient decision-making. Learn actionable strategies to leverage innovation and reporting tools that save time\, reduce risk\, and deliver better value for your community. \nParticipants will learn how technology can streamline procurement processes to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency\, use data and reporting for informed decision-making to identify trends\, track performance\, and ensure transparency\, explore innovative sourcing and contract management to adopt tools that improve collaboration and compliance and ways to drive community value through smarter procurement to achieve cost savings\, sustainability\, and equitable outcomes. \nThis webinar series is offered as part of the monthly learning opportunities including trainings created for communities participating in the 25 Communities Projects. \nInterested in participating in the 25 Communities Projects? Sign up here to become a Leading Level member and get involved. \nFor more information please contact: Bamidele Osamika\, bamidele@greenumbrella.org.
URL:https://greenumbrella.org/event/leveraging-technology-and-data-driven-innovation-in-public-procurement/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:25 Communities Project Event,Hosted by Green Umbrella,Invite Only,Trainings and Classes,Virtual Event (ie. Zoom, Webex)
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