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Sustainability Spotlight: 

Join Us in Celebrating Our Farmers & Learn How to Eat Local

Are you interested in supporting local farms and incorporating fresh, local food into your life and diet?

Join Green Umbrella and the Central Ohio River Valley Local Food Guide for a free virtual lunch & learn on February 26 to learn about the many opportunities to eat local. Then tune into our Facebook page March 1-12 for daily interviews celebrating the amazing farmers, distributors and markets that bring healthy foods to our tables.

2021 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit - Registration is Now Open!

The 2021 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is less than three months away and we are excited to announce that registration is now open! Secure your spot today to take advantage of early-bird rates. All attendees will gain access to recordings of last year's conference sessions.

This year's conference will focus on innovative solutions and explore the roles that each sector plays in envisioning and creating a resilient, sustainable region. The virtual event will feature three days of sessions, a keynote by author and climate policy expert Joan Fitzgerald, and an interactive expo.

• Want to feature your company at the event? View our exhibitor & sponsor opportunities.
• Want to help with the planning? We are hiring an Events Management Intern.
  

Cincinnati Among 5 Cities Selected to Collaborate on Food Waste

Cincinnati has been selected by the National Resource Defense Council to be one of five cities in the new Great Lakes cohort of their Food Matters initiative. Through this partnership, the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Recycling will work collaboratively with communities across the Midwest to develop strategies to reduce food waste and expand food rescue. 

“Cincinnati is proud of our reputation as a leader in sustainability. We’re ready to further our partnerships and commitment to reducing food waste throughout the region.” - Mayor John Cranley

Greenspace Gem: Kelley Nature Preserve

This 42-acre riverside forest preserve is protected by Clermont County Park District and has almost two miles of trails. It provides views and access to the Little Miami River. Because of the exceptional quality of the river’s aquatic ecosystem and riparian habitat, the Little Miami is designated a National Wild and Scenic River. Only one quarter of one percent of the nation’s rivers receive this distinction. The preserve also includes a three-acre prairie area that offers abundant summer wildflowers. Learn about our region's many Greenspace Gems!

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Sustainability in the Headlines

Cincinnati Paves the Way for Equitable, Climate-Forward City Planning, EESI

Experts Say Cincinnati Is Making Strides in Sustainable Development, WVXU

A ‘Fragile’ Food System: Urban Farmers See New Interest During Pandemic, Cincinnati Enquirer

More Sidewalks, Bike Posts Likely Coming to Hamilton, Journal-News

New One-of-a-Kind Recycling Hub to Open in Lower Price Hill in April, Local 12

Miami University Eyes Potential for On-Campus Solar Field, Cincinnati Business Courier

Opinion: Ohio Must Be Prepared to Act on Amtrak Offer, Cincinnati Enquirer

Akron Pulls Fracking Proposal Following Public Outcry, Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cincinnati Museum Center Offers A Peek From The Edge Of Appalachia, WVXU

Minority Women Incubator to Launch Thanks to Kroger Equity Fund, Cincinnati Business Courier

Biden's New Conservation Corps Stirs Hopes of Nature-Focused Hiring Spree, The Guardian

Professional Opportunities   

Cincinnati Permaculture Institute's 2021 Winter Permaculture Design Course will begin February 20 offering five weeks of prerecorded videos and live virtual meeting sessions. 

Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission is hosting a free Climate Change Seminar on February 24 focused on climate justice.

USDA is offering Value Added Producer Grants for planning activities or capital expenses related to producing and marketing value-added products. Applications due March 16.

The Economist is hosting its sixth annual Sustainability Week, March 22-25, with four days of free sessions on actionable insights and practical solutions.

Collective Impact is hosting its annual Collective Impact Action Summit on April 27-29, 2021 to share ideas and use networks to shape the future of the practice of collective impact.

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