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There are many green events happening in the Tri-state. Be sure to check out our Green Umbrella calendar for events near you

Fri, Dec 5
Hosted by: Civic Garden Center 

Sat, Dec 6
Hosted by: Civic Garden Center

Wed, Dec 10
Hosted by: Northside Farmers' Market

Thurs, Dec 11
Hosted by: Green Umbrella
What's Happening Outdoors?
Looking for fun outdoor activities this fall? Check out MeetMeOutdoors.com! Here are just a few fun, activities happening in the tri-state region this month:
 
Thurs, Dec. 4 
7:00 pm

Fri, Dec. 5
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Tues, Dec. 9 and 
Wed, Dec 10
9:30 - 11:00 am
Action Team Schedule
Get involved today ... join an ACTION TEAM!

Fri, Dec 5
9:00 - 10:00 am
Hamilton Co. Dept of Environmental Services
250 Wm Howard Taft
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Tues, Dec 9
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Green Umbrella
4138 Hamilton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223

Fri, Dec 19
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Hamilton Co. Dept of Environmental Services
250 Wm Howard Taft
Cincinnati, OH 45209
No December Meeting
Civic Garden Center
2715 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45206

No December Meeting
REI Rookwood 
2643 Edmonson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45209

No December Meeting
NEW LOCATION:
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, 3 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Wed, Jan 14 
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Green Umbrella
4138 Hamilton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223

Thurs, Jan 22
8:30 - 9:30 am
Neyer Properties
2135 Dana Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45207
Nature in Humanity
Check out horticulturist and restoration business owner Solomon Gamboa's latest blog: 
GU Projects & Partnerships
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December 03, 2014 - Issue #126
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Your Green Umbrella team
Hurry and Get Your Ticket! GU's Annual Meeting & Celebration is Just Around the Corner
Join us next week for Green Umbrella's 2014 Annual Meeting & Celebration on Thursday, December 11. We will share and celebrate our year's successes and look ahead to the exciting opportunities in the coming year! 

The Annual Meeting will begin at 4:00 pm at the American Red Cross, to be followed by a reception at 5:30 pm featuring beverages and delicious local food. Open to all Green Umbrella members; click
here to register and purchase your ticket. 
Rumpke's 10 Tips for Reducing Waste this Holiday Season

Click to watch!
6th Annual Green Business Awards Program Accepting Nominations
The Business Courier and USGBC Cincinnati Chapter are accepting nominations for the 6th annual Green Business Awards program, celebrating people, companies and organizations that demonstrate leadership in sustainable practices at a variety of facilities and projects. There are four categories represented: buildings, products and services, green practices (such as waste management or transportation programs), and advocacy and awareness programs.
Winners will be announced at an event on March 5, 2015 at the Sharonville Convention Center and will be featured in a Business Courier supplement.

The deadline for nominations is Dec. 10, 2014. 

For more information, click here!
Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Green Umbrella Events!

 

GU's Annual Meeting & Celebration - Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014; Tickets now on sale!

GU's Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit
 - Friday, May 1, 2015

Paddlefest 
- June 18 - 20, 2015
 
Green Drinks will be back the first Thursday in February! 

In the News

Heading Downtown? There Might Be a New (Bike) Path - Cincinnati Enquirer 

University of Cincinnati is First US Public University to Sell Green Bonds - UC News

Streetcar Progress Report - City of Cincinnati

Goshen Schools Realize Energy Savings - Cincinnati Enquirer  


Small, Comfy, Techy - Gift Ideas for the Adventurist (featuring GU Members) - Cincinnati Enquirer 

Catch more stories similar to these on our Green Umbrella Facebook page and be sure to like our page while you're there!

Make Peace With Nature
Make Peace with Nature is a syndicated public affairs program dealing with solutions to problems of energy, conservation and the environment. It is produced at the studio of WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio and hosted by David F. Surber.
MPWN: Patrick Sherwin (2764)
Patrick Sherwin - Go Sun Stove
Professional Development


Volunteer & Job Opportunities

 
Kids Expo Internship - Green Umbrella

 

Development Director - Cincinnati Observatory 

 

Marketing/Public Relations Assistant - Northside Farmers Market 

 

Various Positions with Cincinnati Metro

 

Volunteer - Trail Work Crew - Friends of Little Miami State Park

 

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 action teams and to learn more about our 230+ active members! Find out more about Green Umbrella in our brochure.


 

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Green Umbrella works to maximize the environmental sustainability of the Greater Cincinnati region by driving collaborative efforts through member organizations and individuals. Learn more here.
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