Join Green Umbrella for our Annual Impact Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026—an inspiring evening of reflection, connection, and looking ahead together.

Formerly our Annual Meeting, this reimagined event celebrates collective impact and sets the stage for what’s next across our network and programs. We’ll also be celebrating Ryan’s tenure and sharing highlights from our newly updated strategic plan, as well as priorities for the year ahead.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the network, this is a chance to celebrate progress, build momentum, and step into the year ahead together. Register today!

Pull on your warmest jacket, step into your sturdiest boots, and join us for a winter hike at Shawnee Lookout! This month’s hike is an opportunity to emerge from your den and experience one of the largest and continuously occupied sites in the country.

Join Great Parks of Hamilton County and Green Umbrella’s Greenspace Alliance for the Meet A Greenspace Hike at Shawnee Lookout on Friday, January 23, from 3-4:30 PM. To learn more about Shawnee Lookout, check out our latest blog!

Green Umbrella's Green Schoolyards Action Network, in collaboration with Cincinnati Public Schools and work-based learning partners, is expanding Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways to include both Middle School and Elementary grades. Most recently the Agricultural Education (Ag Ed) pathway has been made available to students at Pleasant Hill Academy. Soon, a garden-based learning and food access pilot will launch at College Hill Fundamental Academy. 

For information about developing an Ag Ed pathway at the elementary and middle school level, or to learn how you can participate as a partner supporting work-based learning, contact Cynthia Walters at cynthia@greenumbrella.org.

A proposal for a data center in Hamilton faces uncertainty following the results of an impact study requested by the developer, Logistix. The study highlights challenges in meeting the project’s infrastructure and power requirements, with estimates showing it could take at least two years to deliver a fraction of the power originally proposed.

Local residents have voiced environmental, health, and energy concerns and continue to oppose the project. Logistix is expected to provide an update by the end of the month.

Join Movers & Makers for a forward-looking panel discussion exploring what Cincinnati might look like in 2075. In partnership with Cintrifuse, local leaders from the startup, innovation, and arts communities will share their visions for the region’s long-term future. Topics will range from entrepreneurship and talent to capital and civic leadership. The discussion will be moderated by John Faherty, executive director of the Mercantile Library.

The City of Cincinnati has released its Green Cincinnati Plan 2025 Progress Report, outlining recent advances toward the city’s sustainability and climate goals. The report highlights progress across areas such as clean energy, transportation, waste reduction, food systems, and climate resilience, while sharing data and examples of how these efforts are taking shape across the city. It also outlines remaining challenges and next steps as Cincinnati continues working toward its long-term goals. You can download the report here.

The University of Cincinnati welcomes the Greater Cincinnati community to participate in Sustainability@UC Week, January 26th-31st, 2026. All events are free of charge unless otherwise indicated. This week is organized by the UC Office of Sustainability, the School of Environment and Sustainability (SEaS), Student Government, and the Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS).

For a full list of scheduled events for the UC community, follow the link!

Click here for the full Events Calendar. Members can submit events in the Green Umbrella online portal here.

La Soupe is looking for a skilled and passionate culinary intern to join their team. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of nutrition to create meals that not only satisfy but also support overall health and well-being. The culinary intern will work closely with our Nourish chef team assisting in planning, preparing wholesome, delicious meals and soups that cater to various dietary needs and preferences. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to promoting healthy eating habits. This position is unpaid; interns do not receive a salary but gain invaluable hands-on experience. Click here for more info!

Tri-State Trails seeks a dynamic, highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to support the organization as an Operations Coordinator. This new position is being created to expand Tri-State Trails’ organizational and administrative capacity and will include duties such as assisting with accounting, maintaining software and databases, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit requirements. See a full position description and how to apply here.

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.