UNDER THE UMBRELLA - News & Updates from Green Umbrella |
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Green Umbrella selected the cities of Oxford, Covington, and Milford to participate in its Climate Action Fellowship Program this summer. “There's not nearly enough coordinated climate action happening right now in our communities,” Savannah Sullivan, Senior Director of Programs & Climate Strategy for the Green Umbrella, told WVXU. “That's where Green Umbrella comes in, to help way-find and then support these governments in reaching those goals, and not only goals within their individual jurisdiction, but collaborating together.” Learn more here.
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On May 30, the City of Cincinnati passed a resolution approving the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, which guarantees that every child in the city has accessible pathways to experience and interact with nature throughout their childhood. Councilmember Meeka Owens submitted the resolution and Cynthia Walters, Green Schoolyards Manager for Green Umbrella’s Greater Cincinnati Regional Green Schoolyards Action Network, spoke in support of the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. Learn more here.
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Join us for our next 2030 District/Green Umbrella Happy Hour & Building Tour at Enriching Spaces in Forest Park. Enriching Spaces is a leading designer and outfitter of healthy, beautiful, and inspiring workspaces and their showroom is a spectacular example of sustainable design.
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Our event will coincide with the USGBC award ceremony to formally recognize Enriching Spaces' achievement of LEED Gold status for their facility. Following the award ceremony, the Enriching Spaces team will share several additional local LEED projects and provide tours of their beautiful space.
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Learn more and register here. |
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| Thank You & Farewell to Diana, Leah, and Mitch! |
This month, we bid farewell to three people who have made a huge impact in their tenure at Green Umbrella: Assistant Events Coordinator Diana Garcia and Climate Health Fellows Leah Ross and Mitch Singstock. |
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Diana joined the Green Umbrella team to support the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit in 2024. It was our largest Summit in its decade-long history, and her work was both instrumental in creating a successful conference and in setting up her next position: Capitol Hill Ocean Week Manager for the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. |
As University of Cincinnati medical students, Leah and Mitch helped develop materials to spotlight Green Umbrella’s Climate Health Equity report. Their contributions continue to inform the Climate Health Equity Webinar series, a monthly discussion on health and wellness issues linked to climate change.
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Diana, Leah, and Mitch for their work and impact! |
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Groundwork’s Tanner Yess Appointed to White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council |
President Biden first established the Environmental Justice Advisory Council in 2021 to bring together experts across the country to provide advice, recommendations, and greater visibility to environmental justice issues across the federal government. |
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Tanner Yess is the co-founder of Groundwork Ohio River Valley, an environmental non-profit that works to expand climate-resilient natural resources and buildings for low-income communities. Through this work, Yess has created one of the nation’s largest green workforce programs. Yess brings expertise in community organizing, youth engagement, and workforce development to the Council.
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Featuring 10 organic and sustainable farms, and more than 20 virtual events, OEFFA’s annual series opens the door for farmers, educators, and eaters to learn about agriculture and local foods in person and online. From seeing milled grains up close to learning how to dye fabrics with indigo, there’s something for everyone. Learn more here and visit OEFFA's calendar of events here.
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SUN Bucks Supports Families with Summer EBT |
2024 is the first summer for SUN Bucks, a new benefits program that provides families with additional funds for purchasing groceries during a time when many children lose access to free and reduced-priced meals they receive at school. This program is available in addition to free meals that kids can get at community summer meal sites.
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Friday, June 7 from 3:00-4:00 pm 2167 Dixie Highway Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 |
Explore protected and unprotected greenspaces in a hiking series by Green Umbrella’s Greenspace Alliance! Our next hike is at Highland Cemetery Nature Trails, a 150-acre wooded portion of the cemetery that supports a second-growth forest. It boasts 6 miles of trails, with the Black Squirrel Trail passing by a waterfall and the remains of a nineteenth-century springhouse. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP here.
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- June 8 - Repair Fair, Imago
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June 11 - Tech-Free Tuesdays, Warren County Park District
- June 11 - Living with a Levee, Oxbow Nature Conservancy
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June 12 - Prevention in the Parks with SAFE on Main, Warren County Park District
- June 12 - Rainwater Harvesting, Civic Garden Center
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June 13 - Climate Health Equity Webinar Series: Climate Change, Heat Islands, and Health Outcomes in Greater Cincinnati, Green Umbrella
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June 13 - Green Drinks, Green Umbrella
- June 14 - Toddler Treks, Warren County Park District
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June 15 - Breeding Birds & Summer Nature Walk, Oxbow Nature Conservancy
- June 17 - Summer Wellness Walks, Warren County Park District
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June 18 - Toddler Treks, Warren County Park District
- June 22 - Summer Night Hike, Warren County Park District
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June 23 - Home Compost & Waste Reduction Workshop, Gorman Heritage Farm
Click here for the full Events Calendar. Members can submit events in the Green Umbrella online portal here. |
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Join us as we remove harmful invasive Honeysuckle and Callery Pear! Volunteers will hand saw/trim plants and trees and help drag them to the chipper area. Volunteers should be prepared for the weather in durable, layered clothing, long pants, long sleeves, hat, sunglasses, and work gloves. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and bring a water bottle. Learn more and register here.
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The Trail Manager is responsible for overseeing maintenance of existing natural surface trails and adjacent resources, as well as designing and coordinating construction of new trail concepts. This work involves leading staff and volunteers, collaborating with partner organizations, and overseeing contractors in creating new opportunities to connect people with nature in sustainable and innovative ways. Learn more and apply here.
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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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