December 13, 2023

A Message from the Executive Director

Thank you for being part of the Green Umbrella community by being a reader of Green News. We’re thankful that we can bring this resource to you every other week to keep our community connected. But we can’t do it without your support. 

Please consider making a donation to Green Umbrella by December 31. Your support helps us reduce emissions, build equitable and resilient food systems, create thriving greenspace and support local communities in achieving their environmental priorities. 

We are at a critical time in our organization’s journey: we have ramped up our programs and staff to support the need for equitable, regional climate action. We invite you to join (or remain one of!) our growing base of individual donors who understand that at the end of the day, all environmental action is local.

With gratitude,

Ryan Mooney-Bullock

Sustainability Spotlights

Sustainability Summit Registration Now Open for Attendees & Exhibitors

Registration is now open for the 2024 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit! Secure your spot today to take advantage of our early-bird ticket rates or to reserve an exhibitor booth (limited space available). Do you want to speak at the conference or be part of the art show? Review our call for participation and submit your proposal by January 12th.

Marilyn Wall: 2023 Enquirer Woman of the Year

Stalwart climate advocate and tenured volunteer Marilyn Wall was named Cincinnati Enquirer's Woman of the Year for 2023. Wall is a past member of the national Sierra Club Board of Directors, Ohio Chapter Chair and Miami Group Chair. She currently serves on the Miami Group Executive Committee and is an active member of the group’s Conservation Committee and Transportation Committee.

In addition to her leadership service, she is also an activist with experience in issues involving air and water pollution, toxic waste, and sewer system infrastructure. For more information on Wall's work, visit the link here.

Meet Our New Greenspace Alliance Manager!

Say hello to Claire Carlson! Claire is an environmental conservationist with over 7 years of experience in the field. She holds a B.S. in Geoscience from the University of Iowa and is a new resident of Northern Kentucky. From research on macroalgae as a tool for carbon sequestration in, Florida to conducting boots-on-the-ground environmental restoration work as an AmeriCorps member in Iowa, she’s always sought to enhance and protect the outdoor spaces that we love. 

Food Policy Council Seeks New Council Members

The Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council is accepting applications for five new Council Members! Council Members serve on committees that focus on issues including Farms & Land Use, Access & Education, Equity, and more. Those with a passionate commitment to a resilient regional food system will find a like-minded network at the Food Policy Council. For more information about the role, visit the link here. Applications are due by December 31.

Does your organization have a green success story that you want to share? Email our Communications Manager at kelly@greenumbrella.org with details and you may be featured here in Green News or on Green Umbrella's social media!

Sustainability in the Headlines

Groundwork ORV Wins $500K Grant for Brownfield Revitalization - WVXU

Aftab Pureval Went to Dubai for COP28 Climate Summit - Cincinnati Enquirer

MadTree Brewing Becomes 1st Ohio Brewery to Earn B-Corp Status - WCPO

Engineering Student Aims to Develop a More Sustainable World - UC News

How to Build Sustainability into Business Plans - Cincinnati Business Courier

Featured Events

December 14: 3rd Annual FCGG Meeting 7:00-8:00 pm, Faith Communities Go Green

December 16:

Holiday Open House 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Lloyd Library

Beekman Community Market 3:00-5:00 pm, Millvale Recreation Center

December 19: Heart of Hamilton County Health Fair & Food Distribution 10:00 am-2:00 pm, Hamilton County Fairgrounds

January 17: Community Garden Development Training 6:00-8:00 pm, Civic Garden Center

January 27: Swap Meet, Gear Sale, & Donation Day 10:00 am-1:30 pm, Arrow Adventure

New Career Opportunities

Food Policy Council Community Manager - Green Umbrella

Biology Field Station Research Intern - Thomas More University

IT Project Manager, Enterprise Applications - Great Parks

Solid Waste & Recycling Intern - Hamilton County R3Source

Executive Administrator - Last Mile Food Rescue

Project Manager - Last Mile Food Rescue

Part-Time Shop Educator - Simply Zero

Cafe Manager - Contemporary Arts Center

Groundskeeper - Clermont County Park District

Green Corps Crew Lead - Groundwork Ohio River Valley

Watershed Program Manager - Hamilton County Conservation District

Part-Time/Seasonal Field Educator - Ohio River Foundation

Director of Donor Engagement - Great Parks

Environmental Sustainability Leader - Fifth Third Bank

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