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Urban Greens was founded in 2010 by 15 families in the East End neighborhood of Cincinnati. Their mission is to create beautiful gardens in the city that feed and employ those in the local communities in which we operate.

They believe that good food is the least common denominator of all human beings and can be a uniting factor throughout our communities.
Calendar
There are many green events happening in the tri-state. Be sure to check out our Green Umbrella calendar for events near you!

Thurs, February 27th
5:00pm-10:00pm
Hosted by: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Thurs, February 27th
5:30pm-7:00pm
Hosted by: Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities

Wed, March 5th
5:30pm-7:30pm
Hosted by: Green Umbrella

Thurs, March 6th
5:30pm-8:30pm
Hosted by: USGBC Cincinnati Regional Chapter

Fri, March 7th
6:00pm-9:00pm
Hosted by: Park + Vine

Fri, March 14th
8:30am-5:30pm
Hosted by: GEO
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-Friday, February 28th
  2. Leave it to Beavers!-Saturday, March 1st
  3. Maple Sugaring-Sunday, March 2nd
Sustainable Landscaping and Living Blog
The Shumard Oak, Chinquapin Oak, Sugar Maple Community of SW Ohio- Check out horticulturist and restoration business owner, Solomon Gamboa's, latest blog discussing Southwest Ohio's topography!
Action Team Schedule

Get involved today... join an ACTION TEAM!

Thurs, February 27th
8:30am-9:30am
Neyer Properties
2135 Dana Ave. Ste. 200 Cincinnati, OH

Fri, February 21st
12:00pm-1:30pm
210 William Howard Taft Rd. Cincinnati, OH

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

Wed, March 5th
3:30pm-4:30pm
Moerlein Tap Room
1621 Moore Street
Cincinnati OH 45202 

Thurs, March 6th
8:30am-10:30am
REI, Rookwood
2643 Edmondson Rd. Cincinnati, OH

Fri, March 7th
9:00am-10:30am
250 William Howard Taft Rd. Cincinnati, OH

Tues, March 11th
2:30pm-4:30pm
GU Office
4138 Hamilton Ave. Ste. D Cincinnati, OH

Thurs, March 20th
1:00pm-2:30pm
Building Healthy Lives Foundation
625 Eden Park Dr. Ste. 200 Cincinnati, OH

Regional Trails Alliance
Mon, March 24th
10:00am-11:30am
Location TBD
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Mark you calendar ahead of time this year with these upcoming Green Umbrella events!
  • Land/Water Summit: Taking Root in the Riparian Zone-April 4th
  • Meet Me Outdoors Trails Summit-April 24th
  • Players for the Planet E-Waste Event-May 1st-4th
  • Green Umbrella Summit-May (TBA)
  • Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo-June 20th
  • Paddlefest Weekend-June 21st-22nd
  • Great Outdoor Weekend-Sept. 27th-28th
  • Great Ohio River Swim-Sept. 28th
Green News You Can Use
February 26th, 2014-Issue #87
Thanks for checking out this week's E-Newsletter!

The speakers have been announced for the April 4th Land/Water Forum! For the full list, click here!

Please continue to share this E-Newsletter with your family, friends, and colleagues and send your events, articles, and feedback to GreenNews@GreenUmbrella.org by Monday afternoons for inclusion in the following week's newsletter!

Sincerely,

Your Green Umbrella Team
Creating 500 Gardens in Madisonville
Madisonville is ready to have 500 food producing gardens to nourish its residents and workers. 500 Gardens is an initiative created by Sidestreams Foundation, Inc. and the Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation.
CORV Guide Seeking Local Grower & Farm Market Listings
Central Ohio River Valley (CORV) Local Food Guide, a beautiful and informative resource including growers/farmers, farmers markets, wineries, etc., is being updated for 2014!
Cincinnati's Solar Plan Re-Energized in 2014
Plans for more solar on city building rooftops in Cincinnati are looking up this year! Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, Larry Falkin, says the city has big plans for the future!
Green Business Awards-March 6th
The finalists for the Green Business Awards will be recognized and honored Thursday, March 6th! Sponsored by the Business Courier in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council Cincinnati Regional Chapter the event will be a celebration of people, companies, and organizations that demonstrate leadership in sustainable practices at a variety of facilities and projects.
Location Change for Energy Conservation  Action Team Meeting
The March 5th Green Umbrella Energy Conservation Team meeting location will be at the Moerlein Tap Room at 3:30pm followed by Green Drinks with Green Umbrella from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The Tap Room is located at 1621 Moore St, in Over the Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Third Industrial Revolution Author Speaking at Xavier
Come out to Xavier University on March 10th for an evening presentation with Jeremy Rifkin, President of the Foundation on Economic Trends and author of numerous books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy. The event is FREE and open to the public!
Round 2 of Meetings on Trail Plan Starts March 4th
The wait is finally over and Round 2 of the Regional Trails Plan Community Engagement Meetings has finally been released! Join us as we discuss the results of Round 1 and continue working together to build the Regional Trails Plan at the first meeting on March 4th in Hamilton County.
Friends of Little Miami State Park Survey for Trail Hikers
Friends of Little Miami State Park want to know what you like and dislike about the Little Miami Trail, and how they can improve it. This survey is designed to find out many things about your trail experience. Help out this 100% volunteer run organization by completing this five minute survey!

Click here to complete the survey!
Metro Bus Service Change Begins March 2nd
Metro's spring service change has been announced and will take effect beginning Sunday, March 2nd! Some of these changes are being made as part of the go*Forward transit plan announced in 2013. These new changes will provide connections to jobs and job training, shopping, and human services.
Dr. Jon Seymour, of Oxbow, Inc., 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 Dr. Jon Seymour, President of Oxbow, Inc.
In the News
City of Cincinnati Bicycle Riding Survey- Share your experiences and perceptions about bicycle riding in the City of Cincinnati with this quick survey.

Speaking for the trees: Campaign aims to avert canopy-loss crisis-Two years ago, following a Cincinnati Parks presentation about the many threats facing our region's trees, collaborators within The Green Partnership for Greater Cincinnati knew they had to do something focused specifically on restoring our tree canopy.

GoSun's Going Global-After having successfully put units on the ground in Haiti and Chiapas, Mexico, GoSun is proud to announce that it has been awarded $75,000.

Seeds of Success Starting to Grow in the East End-Tomatoes, zucchini and lettuce always thrive in the rich soil of the Ohio River floodplain. In recent years, seeds of a different sort have been sown in part of the East End known as the Garden District.

Cycling Enthusiasts Win Bike Lanes for Ky. 9-A grassroots group in Newport, formed quickly to argue for cycling lanes on the upcoming relocation of Ky. 9, never had to raise its collective voice.

Old Railroad Line Becomes Green Township Bike Trail-The township is buying an old railroad right of way for the purpose of developing a biking and hiking trail!

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
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.

Retaining and Developing High Potential Talent-This online toolkit offers best practices and mini cases from member organizations on what has been determined the top 3 areas you can invest in for retaining high potentials. 
Volunteer Opportunities
5,000 Oak Seedlings are Coming and Your Help is Needed-Come join the Ohio Valley Forestry Fellowship along with the Greater Cincinnati Federated Garden Club for a fun-filled evening as they individually bag 5,000 Shumard Oak seedlings for distribution to libraries and schools! For more information and to volunteer, click here!
 
Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration- Interested in volunteering for the Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration? Contact volunteer@cincinnatiearthday.org or visit www.cincinnatiearthday.com.
 
Check out Outdoor Volunteer activities on MeetMeOutdoors.com including The Great Parks of Hamilton County Stew Crew on Feb 20th!
 
Send your organization's volunteer opportunities for inclusion in next week's Green News You Can Use to GreenNews@GreenUmbrella.org.
Job Opportunities
 
Summer Internships-Findlay Market
 
Ecologist-Indiana Division of Nature Preserves

Management Services-Covington Farmers Market

Executive Director-Parents for Public Schools of Cincinnati
 
Part-Time Field Educator-Ohio River Foundation

Seasonal Intern/Co-Op-Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
 
Arboretum Internship-Boone County Arboretum
 
Internships (Unpaid) -Great Parks of Hamilton County
 
 
Public Safety Assistant 1-MetroParks of Butler County
 
 
Solar Sales Position- Third Sun Solar
 

Let us know about job openings within your business or organization. We will promote them here and on our GU website!
Visit the Green Umbrella website to check out our regional calendar of "green" events, to find out about the 8 action teams, and to learn more about our 230+ active members!
 
 
 
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