UNDER THE UMBRELLA - News & Updates from Green Umbrella |
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Green Umbrella is Semifinalist in 2024 American Climate Leadership Awards |
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The awards are organized by ecoAmerica, which works to build institutional leadership, public support, and political resolve for climate solutions in the United States. The ACLA showcases meaningful climate action at local, regional, and national levels so others may learn from - and model - these solutions. As Greater Cincinnati’s Regional Climate Collaborative, part of Green Umbrella’s work is to demonstrate and expand climate action successes. ACLA finalists will be announced at the awards broadcast in Washington, DC on April 3, 2024, with one winner receiving $50,000 to further their work. |
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| Applications are now open for passionate climate advocates to submit for a summer climate action fellowship in Greater Cincinnati! This program is open to undergraduate students, grad students, and individuals who want to pivot their careers into the climate space.
As a Climate Fellow, you’ll be paired with Green Umbrella local government members to develop practical projects and plans for a changing climate. |
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Meet our Regional Climate Collaborative Coordinator, Nobi Kennedy
We’re excited to welcome Nobi Kennedy to the Green Umbrella team! After completing a degree in English and Creative Writing from the Ohio State University, Nobi pursued a path of entrepreneurship as a barber and owner. Through this work, Nobi gained a deep understanding that community is built on authentic connection, servant leadership, and trust.
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As a queer, BIPOC, first-generation immigrant, Nobi wanted to use their lived experiences and intersections in identity to help further climate and environmental initiatives throughout the region, particularly from the focus of equity, representation, narrative activism, grassroots organizing, and community engagement. In their free time, Nobi enjoys hiking, practicing martial arts, and playing their electric guitar. |
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The Cincinnati Coffee Festival is the Midwest’s largest coffee festival, attracting thousands of attendees as well as coffee roasters, coffee and tea shops, bakers, pastry shops, and chocolatiers from around the region. With samples, demos, and live music, it’s a can’t-miss event for coffee lovers. The event is the major fundraiser for Ohio River Foundation - after all,
Without Great Water, You Can’t Have Great Coffee. |
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Cincinnati’s Foodshed: An Art Atlas showcases and celebrates Ohio's rich agriculture, food history, people and innovations by sharing stories through engaging infographics, maps, timelines and art. The project will include a coffee table book, art exhibitions/community events, and a public-facing archive. The Atlas team has worked with 160+ collaborators to share over 120 stories (many untold), illustrating the important role Ohioans have played in shaping regional and national food culture. Major partners include Green Umbrella’s Food Policy Council, Wave Pool, Cincinnati Museum Center, and the University of Cincinnati’s Office for Innovation and Community Partnerships. |
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Florence Seeks Community Input for Parks Improvement Plan Survey
The city of Florence, Kentucky is developing a park improvement plan to serve as a guide for future enhancements, focusing on Kentaboo, Lincoln Woods, Orleans, South Fork, Stringtown, and Skate Parks. The plan will analyze current park conditions and gather input from community members to learn which amenities and features will contribute the most to the community’s health, and enjoyment. Florence residents who are unable to share their ideas at the public meeting on January 31 are encouraged to complete the online survey.
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First Uranium Mines to Dig in the US in Eight Years Begin Operations Near Grand Canyon
Three uranium mines have gone into production along the Arizona-Utah border as the price of uranium rises due to both Russia’s war in Ukraine and the global push to increase nuclear energy production and reduce fossil-fuel emissions. One of the mines is located in an area declared a national monument last year, while the other two are in Utah’s Four Corners region. The Four Corners region - the intersection of the corners of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico - primarily belongs to semi-autonomous Native American nations.
The mines are facing fierce opposition from environmentalists, tribes, and local communities due to “potential impacts to water supplies and water quality, the negative health outcomes uranium mining has historically brought to Indigenous communities, and the destruction of culturally sensitive land”.
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The Greater Cincinnati Environmental Educators Council invites you to a Conservation Job Fair at the Cincinnati Museum Center. This event is a collaboration among potential employers in the environmental, biological, forestry, educational, recreational, and governmental fields. Students and those interested in career shifts to and within the environmental sector are highly encouraged to attend.
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February 1 - The Future of Environmental Learning: Keynote Lecture with Dr. Mitchell Thomashow, University of Cincinnati PEWS
February 3 - Green Valentines, Imago
February 4 - Can You Knot?, Imago
February 8 - Beginning Beekeeping, Civic Garden Center
February 10 - Introduction to Sustainable Home Food Production, Gorman Heritage Farm
February 10 - Rescheduled! MLK Service Day: Invasive Plant Removal, Adventure Crew
February 12 - Winter Wellness Walk - Warren County Park District
February 13 - Mark Fischer presents Solar Eclipses, Oxbow Nature Conservancy
February 17 - Great Backyard Bird Count, Warren County Park District
February 17 - Permaculture Design Course: Winter Weekends, Cincinnati Permaculture Institute
February 18 - Early Spring Waterfowl Migration, Oxbow Nature Conservancy
February 18 - Winter Bird Walk, Western Wildlife Corridor Click here for the full Events Calendar. Members can submit events in the Green Umbrella online portal here. |
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Submit Your Sustainability Ideas Have an idea to improve the environment in your area? Here’s your chance to put that idea into action! The ThriveTogether team is submitting a regional application for the US EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, which is an opportunity to fund projects to reduce pollution and improve quality of life in regional communities.
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ThriveTogether wants to hear your project ideas about agriculture, forestry, buildings, energy, transportation, waste, water, and more.
Submit your project ideas via the ThriveTogether platform
by February 16 to be considered for the collaborative grant, and vote for other proposals that you'd like to see happen. These ideas will also inform the creation of a regional sustainability playbook. Learn more about ThriveTogether here. |
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New listing: Community Garden Manager Position, Turner Farm
The Turner Farm Community Garden Program is committed to building connections between people and the land that feeds and sustains us. Through collaborative organic gardening practices and experiential learning, we work towards growing strong communities and a culture of generosity. The Community Garden Manager is a full-time, year-round position requiring practical gardening experience, communication skills, and a valid driver’s license, among other qualifications.
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Have an event, volunteer opportunity, or job posting to share? Green Umbrella members can submit them via the online Membership Portal. To learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, click here.
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Green Umbrella leads cross-sector collaboration to accelerate climate action across Greater Cincinnati. |
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