UNDER THE UMBRELLA - News & Updates from Green Umbrella |
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Call for Participation: 2025 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit |
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The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is the largest sustainability conference in the Midwest, bringing together hundreds of passionate and visionary leaders to share inspiring, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented ideas that propel us toward a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Our 2025 Summit will be held on Thursday, June 5th at the Sharonville Convention Center and will center themes related to storytelling and collaboration. Applications are now open for speakers and artists, as well as those interested in submitting informational posters or nominating organizations or community members for an award. Learn more today.
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Save the Date! Green Umbrella’s Annual Celebration – December 10th |
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Our annual meeting and celebration brings together 200+ leaders from across our network to celebrate regional sustainability successes and look forward to the year ahead. All are invited! Your ticket includes an evening of local light bites, live music, and complimentary beverages thanks to HighGrain Brewing. Stay tuned for some exciting additions to the best networking event of the year. Register today.
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Rising Pollens and Shifting Seasons: How Climate Change is Affecting Allergies in Greater Cincinnati |
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Green Umbrella’s Climate Health Equity series is a public service campaign aimed at informing communities of regional climate issues and impacts to our health. In September, we focused on the connection between allergies and climate change and how shifting seasons can make allergies worse, posing serious health complications for communities. Learn more on our blog and watch a recording of our latest webinar featuring Dr. Michael Sherenian or UC’s Department of Pediatrics.
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Miami University Receives $5M Donation to Help Create New Sustainability Park |
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A new sustainability park featuring solar panels and walking paths is planned to help Miami University reach its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. The park, funded by three university alumni and long-time sustainability supporters, will “leapfrog” the university to its next big step in resilience. Miami University began its sustainability journey over a decade ago and has since reduced its carbon footprint by more than 50%.
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Five Startups Selected for Latest Flywheel Sustainable Cincy Cohort |
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Five startups have been selected for Flywheel’s SustainableCincy accelerator program, an 8-week program for early-stage startups in the environmental sustainability space. Companies accepted to participate receive coaching, connections, and pitch opportunities to advance their innovative solutions. Congratulations to the 2024 cohort: X-inator, Greenway Innovations, Sunflower Fuels, Ecoshell, and ModFab!
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EPA Launches Nationwide Environmental Justice Climate Corps |
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A recently announced partnership between the EPA and AmeriCorps will expand pathways into environmental justice careers as part of the American Climate Corps. The partnership will support more than 250 AmeriCorps VISTA members nationwide over three years, with each completing a one-year term of service. Applications for the Environmental Justice Climate Corps will open in early 2025, with service starting later that year. To sign up for updates on the program, visit EPA’s website.
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Lecture: Changing How People Think and Act on Climate Change |
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October 25 @ 5:00 - 6:30 pm |
Join Green Umbrella and the University of Cincinnati Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) for a discussion with Dr. Matthew Goldberg from Yale University’s Program on Climate Change Communication. We will explore topics related to climate change communications, success stories, and tools for fostering understanding and motivation to effectively address climate change. All are welcome; registration is encouraged but not required. Learn more here.
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October 12 - Fall Migration in the Oxbow, Oxbow Nature Conservancy
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October 12 - E-Waste Collection Event, Great Parks & Cohen Recycling
- October 13 - Hyde Park Farmers’ Market
- October 15 - Growing Native Plants from Seed, Civic Garden Center
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October 16 - Building Transformation Event: Equity and the Built Environment, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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October 16 - Meet a Greenspace Hike: Tower Park Tree ID, Green Umbrella
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October 17 - Clean Energy Funding Opportunities, Green Umbrella
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October 17 - Chef Talks, La Soupe
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October 19 - Bushcraft & Survival Skills for Women, Izaak Walton League Mt. Healthy Chapter
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October 19 - Ladies’ Night Out, Cincinnati Observatory
- October 20 - Fall Bird Walk, Western Wildlife Corridor
- October 22 - Supportive Plants for Queer Health, Ocotillo Herbals
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October 23 - Workshops at the Hub: Cork Birdhouses with Denise, Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
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October 24 - Banter + Brews: Decarbonization and Wellness, Greater Cincinnati 2030 District
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October 24 - Green Drinks, Green Umbrella & Last Mile Food Rescue
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Click here for the full Events Calendar. Members can submit events in the Green Umbrella online portal here. |
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Shady Lane Preserve Volunteer Day, Western Wildlife Corridor |
October 12, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Come explore and help restore the secluded Shady Lane Preserve in North Bend, Ohio! Volunteers are needed to cut honeysuckle and pick up litter along the road. Please wear comfy clothes and suitable footwear for the woods and the weather. Learn more and sign up here. |
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New listing: Executive Director, Gorman Heritage Farm |
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Are you mission-driven and passionate about education, sustainable agriculture, and the health of our community? Gorman Heritage Farm is hiring an Executive Director to lead the organization and ensure sustainable growth and community impact. Interested candidates can learn more 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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collaboration to accelerate climate action across Greater Cincinnati. |
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