We’re just six days out from Green Umbrella’s Annual Impact Celebration, and there’s still time to register!

This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we honor Ryan Mooney-Bullock’s 8.5 years of leadership as Executive Director. Join us to celebrate the progress we’ve made together, look ahead to what’s next, and give Ryan the big send-off she deserves.

Hosted at ADC Fine Art in Cincinnati’s West End, the evening will feature live jazz, a silent art auction, vegetarian grazing stations, and complimentary drinks—thanks to our beverage sponsors HighGrain Brewing, Rhinegeist, and Deeper Roots Coffee.

Thank you to our Annual Impact Celebration sponsors Duke Energy, Great Parks, and SOPEC!

Congratulations to the first graduates of the new Building Performance Institute training program led by Home Energy Services Group! The milestone was celebrated at OhioMeansJobs alongside Councilmember Mark Jeffreys and City of Cincinnati Green Workforce Development Manager Thanapat Vichitchot. Green Umbrella is honored to be a partner in this effort!

The application period for fellowship hosts has been extended to February 27, 2026. Only Green Umbrella government members are eligible to apply for a fellow, so please ensure your membership is up to date. To learn more about the fellowship, click here!

Join Doug Crouch of Tree-Yo Permaculture for an intensive course starting February 21, 2026. Learn hands-on at an advanced permaculture homestead while mastering essential skills: water harvesting, soil restoration, food forest design, natural building, animal integration, and more. Learn more here! Registration closes on February 13.

The Contribution Project provides $400 micro-grants to young people (ages 14–25) in Greater Cincinnati to help them kickstart a project that matters to them—whether that’s supporting a friend, advancing a cause, or creating something meaningful in their community. Applications will be open until February 22. To learn more and apply, click here.

On February 2, Aiken High School students participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Robert Shuman Urban Wilderness Center. It will host the Camping & Education Foundation's Urban Wilderness Program, which aims to connect local students to nature and teach them practical skills.

The center will be located behind Aiken High School, allowing the program to expand as well as collaborate with Aiken’s farm. CPS students will be able to participate in an after-school program hosted by Urban Wilderness. Construction is expected to be completed by summer.

Join us for a hands-on demonstration and instruction in pruning fruit trees in the dormant season. This workshop will cover the care of and selection of varieties of fruit trees suited for our region. Learn how to shape and train fruit trees to yield maximum fruit and increase the health of the tree. We will also cover sustainable, organic, and biological practices, including organic sprays and treatments, as well as conventional approaches to orchard management.

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

Join The Common Orchard Project for our annual Winter Pruning Blitz! This collaborative event brings together volunteers from across the region to learn hands-on pruning techniques while caring for community orchards in Walnut Hills, East End, North Side, and Colerain. We’ll start the morning with a demonstration at the Melrose Orchard in Walnut Hills then split into crews led by experienced pruners to work at multiple orchards throughout the day. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about fruit tree care, meeting fellow orchard enthusiasts, and potentially joining our orchard stewardship program. Please register prior to the event.

Groundwork is seeking highly motivated candidates for its Urban Forestry Organizer position. This is a temporary grant-based position through 2028 that is responsible for implementing urban forestry programs, assisting with events, and implementing tracking strategies for the organization’s forestry program. Learn more about this position and 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.