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Member of the Week
Green Cincinnati Education Advocacy, Green Building Division of Lohre & Associates-When it comes to green design, Chuck Lohre takes the LEED. There's a good chance you might miss marketing communications agency Lohre & Associates' Over-the-Rhine office the first time you pass it. The rugged, three-stoy brick row house could easily be mistaken for another trendy rehabbed residence primed for Cincinnati urbanites. What's inside, though, is the environmental brainchild of the agency's president, Chuck Lohre. It's just one of the green building projects that meld his architectural background with a genuine fascination with sustainability.
Calendar
There are many green events happening in the tri-state. Be sure to check out our Green Umbrella calendar for events near you!

Open House

Thurs, January 16th

4:30pm-6:30pm

Hosted by: Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities

 

CSCMP Cincinnati Roundtable: Fuel & Alternative Energy Panel

Thurs, January 16th

5:30pm-7:30pm

Hosted by: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

 

Sat, January 18th
10:00am-12:00pm
Hosted by: Gorman Heritage Farm

 

Sun, January 19th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Hosted by: Xavier University

 

Sat, January 25th
9:30am-1:00pm
Hosted by: OKI & Cincinnati Zoo
 
Sun, January 26th
3:00pm-5:00pm
Hosted by: Park + Vine
 
Sun, January 26th
7:00pm- 9:00pm
Hosted by: Civic Garden Center, League of Women Voters, Woman's City Club
 
What's Happening Outdoors?
Looking for fun outdoor activities this winter? Check out MeetMeOutdoors.com! Here are just a few fun, wintry activities happening in the tri-state region this weekend:
  1. Project Feeder Watch- Fri, January 17th
  2. Jupiter-Kings of the Planets-Sat, January 18th
  3. Build a Bird Feeder-Sun, January 18th
Sustainable Landscaping and Living Blog
Community Environment Development "Taking Root in my Community"-Check out Solomon Gamboa's latest blog discussing community development in an ecologically sound manner. His latest blog has a focus on the Taking Root Campaign!
Green Umbrella in Pictures
Green Drinks & Dinner a Hit at Cincinnati State!
Check out photos from this month's Green Drinks & Dinner event at Cincinnati State! Don't forget to save the date for the next Green Drinks event on Thursday, February 6th hosted by the Renewable Energy Action Team. Click here to view even more Green Umbrella photos!
Action Team Schedule
Get involved today... join an ACTION TEAM!

Meet Me Outdoors Team

Thurs, January 16th
8:30am-10:30am
REI, Rookwood
2643 Edmondson Rd., Cincinnati, OH

 

Thurs, January 16th
1:00pm-2:30pm
Building Healthy Lives Foundation
625 Eden Park Dr., Ste. 200
CincinnatiOH
 
Fri, January 17th 
12:00pm-1:30pm
250 William Howard Taft, Cincinnati, OH

 

Regional Trails Alliance

Mon, January 27th

10:00am-12:00pm

GU Office

4138 Hamilton Ave., Ste. D,

Cincinnati, OH

 

Thurs, January 30th
8:30am-9:30am
2135 Dana Ave.,  Ste 200, Cincinnati, OH

 

Mon, February 3rd 
11:00am-12:30pm
Civic Garden Center
2715 Reading Rd. 
Cincinnati, OH

 

Energy Conservation and Efficiency Team

Wed, February 5th

3:30pm-5:00pm

GU Office

4138 Hamilton Ave., Ste D,

Cincinnati, OH

 

Fri, February 7th 

9:00am-10:30am

250 William Howard Taft, Cincinnati, OH

 

Tues, February 11th
2:30pm-4:00pm
GU Office
4138 Hamilton Ave., Ste D, Cincinnati, OH 
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January 15th, 2014-Issue #81
With the first two weeks of the new year already complete, we have lots of great events to look forward to this year! Don't miss:
  • The Great Tree Summit (January 25th)
  • Land/Water Summit: Taking Root in the Riparian Zone (April 4th)
  • Trails and Outdoor Summit (date TBD)
  • Green Umbrella Summit (date TBD) 
  • Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo (June 20th)
  • Paddlefest Weekend (June 21st-22nd)
  • Great Outdoor Weekend (Sept. 27th-28th)
  • Great Ohio River Swim (Sept. 28th)
Please also continue to share this E-Newsletter with your family, friends, and colleagues and to send your events, articles, and feedback to Elyse Wergers, E-News writer and intern, at [email protected] by Monday afternoons for inclusion!

Sincerely,

Your Green Umbrella Team
Come to the Great Tree Summit at the Zoo on January 25th-It's FREE!
By now, you've heard of Taking Root, the Greater Cincinnati Regional campaign to confront our current loss of tree canopy due to the emerald ash borer, drought, ice storms, and many other issues. Come out and join the the Taking Root team next Saturday, January 25th for the first annual Great Tree Summit 2014! This exciting summit will be a coming together of great minds, great ideas and great actions for the survival and futures of our trees in the greater Cincinnati region.

Click here for more information and to register!
Paddlefest Registration Now Open!
The 13th Annual Ohio River Paddlefest online registration is now open! Paddlers will receive a FREE T-shirt with online registration that may be picked up at the event at registration on Saturday, June 21st. Don't forget to also stop by our Paddlefest booth this weekend at the Cincinnati Travel, Sport & Boat Show at the Duke Energy Center!

myNKU Campaign Launches January 16th at NKU Basketball Game!
Come out and join Vision 2015 and Green Umbrella at the myNKY launch event tomorrow on January 16th at The Bank of Kentucky Center on Northern Kentucky University's campus. Doors will open at 6pm and tip-off for the Norse vs. Mercer basketball game will be at 7pm. 

Register for the Land/Water Forum Today!
What are you doing on Friday, April 4th, 2014? Your fellow land and water managers and enthusiasts will be at the Northern Kentucky University Student Union wrestling with riparian planting and management best practices at the Green Umbrella Land/Water Forum: Taking Root in the Riparian Zone. They also will be getting outdoors to observe near-by-riparian zones at different stages of maturity. Be ready for such topics as:
  • Forest naturalization and invasive colonization following site prep disturbance
  • Construction wetland components of riparian area plantings
  • Plant material handling and tree planting
  • Invasive control and forest enhancement practices
Get your tickets before all are sold out! For more information and to register, click here!
F.O.R.E Awarded Grants for 2014!
The Foundation for Ohio River Education (F.O.R.E.) was recently awarded $25,000 by Duke Energy and $10,000 by the Robert H. Reakirt Foundation, PNC Bank, Trustee, to support River Research, Education, and Adventure Charters (River REACH) in 2014! This unique program connects students to the Ohio River through hands-on voyages aboard Queen City Riverboats that focus on water quality and biological monitoring. The River REACH program also provides curriculum materials and training to area teachers! 

Kayak/Canoe Swap Meet This Saturday at Gorman Farm
Come out this Saturday, January 18th at Gorman Heritage Farm for the annual Cincypaddlers Giant Under-Roof Swap Meet! Grab hot deals on used gear or turn your extra stuff into cash. There will be tons of boats and buyers, so take advantage of this rare opportunity!

Ginny Frazier of ALI on Make Peace  
With Nature
Make Peace with Nature is a syndicated, public affairs television program which deals with solutions to problems of conservation, energy, and the environment. Check out this recent episode featuring Ginny Frazier, Executive Director of Alliance for Leadership & Interconnection.
In the News
Taking Root Summit Event at the Cincinnati Zoo - Local Tree Canopy Crisis Ignites Discussion

What Nonprofits Should Stop Doing in 2014: Advice From the Experts-Check out the top 6 things you and your nonprofit should stop doing this year.

Microsoft's Sustainability Predictions for 2014-From increased demand for green energy to smarter buildings, here are five trends to watch in the new year.

Best of 2013 in Images-Take a moment to reflect on what made our city great in 2013 through the lens of local photographer Scott Beseler.

Save Local Waters and Cincinnati Zoo Promote Rain Barrels Through Art Initiative-Many individuals fail to realize that small changes can make monumental differences when it comes to conservation efforts.

Catch more stories similar to these on our Green Umbrella Facebook page and be sure to like our page while you're there!
Organizational Development & Workshops
Business Plans that Stand Out-Today, business plans-whether they are for a program or a social enterprise-are becoming a must have in the nonprofit sector versus just a nice-to-have. Come join Interact for Health at this informative workshop on February 25th.

Telling Your Unique Story- A common problem for many social sector organizations is the ability to get heard by funders, policymakers, and the general public. Come join Interact for Health at this informative workshop on February 26th.
Volunteer Opportunities
Civic Garden Center- CGC needs your help this winter! Here are three upcoming volunteer opportunities-Paint the Green Learning Station: Help CGC put the finishing touches on the walls and ceilings inside the GLS in January. Front Desk Volunteers are needed to answer  phones, greet visitors and complete simple computer tasks. Volunteer in a Community Garden! If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities please contact Jan Simms at [email protected] to sign up or learn more!
 
For volunteer opportunities please visit out Green Umbrella event calendar and our MeetMeOutdoors.com websites!
Job Opportunities
Solar Sales Position- Third Sun Solar
 
 
Program Officer- Greater Cincinnati Foundation

 

Chief Financial Officer-Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance

Energy Law and Policy Intern-Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance

Clean Energy Finance Intern-Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance


Director of Outdoor Connections-Five Rivers MetroParks

Ranch Program Director-YMCA Camp Ernst

Let us know about job openings within your business or organization. We will promote them here and on our GU website!
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