In This Issue
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Calendar
There are many green events happening in the Tri-state. Be sure to check out our Green Umbrella calendar for a full list of events near you.

Wed, March 4 
Hosted by: Cincinnati Museum Center

Thur, March 5 
Hosted by: Civic Garden Center

Fri, March 6
Hosted by: Imago Earth 

Fri, March 6
Hosted by: OKI 

Fri, March 6 and Sat, March 7
Hosted by: City of Cincinnati 

Sat, March 7 
Hosted by: Civic Garden Center 

Sat, March 7 
Hosted by: Local Food Action Team 

Mon, March 9
Hosted by: Civic Garden Center

Mon, March 9
Hosted by: UC Sustainability 

Tues, March 10
Hosted by: Civic Garden Center
What's Happening Outdoors?
Looking for fun outdoor activities this winter? Check out MeetMeOutdoors.com! Here are just a few fun activities happening in the tri-state region this month:

Thur, March 5 
7:30 pm 

Sat, March 7
7:00 - 8:30 pm 

Sun, March 8
3:00 pm 
Action Team Schedule
Get involved today ... join an ACTION TEAM!
Thurs, March 5
8:30 - 10:00 am 
REI Rookwood 
2643 Edmonson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45209

SPECIAL GUEST: Jim O'Reilly, Fracking's Impact on the Ohio River Watershed
Fri, March 6
9:00 - 11:00 am Hamilton Co. Dept of Environmental Services
250 Wm Howard Taft
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Sat, March 7
10:30 am - 6:30 pm
TEDx Viewing Party
Clifton Market
3307 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220

Tues, March 10
1:00 - 2:30 pm
GU Office
4138 Hamilton Ave
Cincinnati 45223

Transportation
Thurs, March 19
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
3 E. Fourth Street
CincinnatiOH 45202

Thurs, March 19
3:15 - 5:00 pm
NEW LOCATION: TechSolve
6705 Steger Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45237

Fri, March 20
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Hamilton Co. Dept of Environmental Services
250 Wm Howard Taft
Cincinnati, OH 45209

Nature in Humanity
Check out horticulturist and restoration business owner Solomon Gamboa's latest blog: 
GU Projects & Partnerships


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

You can also find out more about Green Umbrella in our brochure.

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Green News You Can Use
March 4, 2015 - Issue #137
We hope you find the Green News to be a useful source of information. 

We welcome and encourage submissions from our members! To learn more about the material that we publish, we have developed guidelines for Green News. Please click here to view the full guidelines for newsletter submissions. If you have story suggestions, please send them to
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With appreciation,
Your Green Umbrella team
Registration is Now Open for Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit!
Join the Green Umbrella and partners on Friday, May 1, for the Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit, a regional gathering to share the latest ideas, best practices and resources on sustainability. Areas of concentration will include business supply chains, water technology, building efficiency, transportation, local food and outdoor recreation. Complete program information can be found here.


All are welcome and we encourage small business owners to attend and create connections with extraordinary visionaries, sustainability leaders and companies leveraging sustainability to make a positive impact on the bottom line. Register here!

Help Us Find the Next Green Umbrella Executive Director!
The Green Umbrella Board of Trustees has launched a national search for a dynamic, motivated, innovative, and experienced individual committed to driving regional sustainability. For more information on the organization, the detailed job description for Executive Director and instructions on how to apply, please visit the GU Executive Director job posting on Green Umbrella's "Get Involved" page. 
Green Business Awards Ceremony this Thursday
The Business Courier and USGBC  are excited to present the 6th Annual Green Business Awards Ceremony this Thursday, March 6. The awards ceremony will honor companies and organizations that are demonstrating leadership in sustainable practices at a variety of facilities and projects with awards honoring their commitments to sustainable practices. Tickets are still available, register here!
Meet Me Outdoors Action Team Meeting Cancelled Due to Weather 
The Meet Me Outdoors Action Team Meeting scheduled for 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at R.E.I has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We'll see you in April! 
Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Green Umbrella Events!

Regional Trails Summit
 - Thurs, March 26, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Newport Aquarium, deadline to register is Friday, March 13 


Green Drinks
 - Thurs, April 2, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, location TBD, hosted by GU's Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Action Team
 

GU's Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit
 - Friday, May 1, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; registration now open!


Paddlefest 
- June 18 - 20 
In the News
Trees Help City Thrive - Soapbox Cincinnati


Slow Ride - City Beat



Ozone Standards Could be Costly - Cincinnati Business Courier 

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.

 Jake Holden: UC Student Sustainability
Jake Holden: UC Student Sustainability

Professional Development

WEBINAR SERIES: Making the Most of Your Board (Guidestar):
WEBINARS: Upcoming Food Waste Training & Toolkit Piloting Opportunities (EPA): 
Volunteer & Job Opportunities
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Green Umbrella

Residential Insulation Installer- Cincinnati Union Coop Initiative 


Volunteer Opportunities - Cincinnati Parks
 
- Mackey Advisors

Seasonal Workers
 - Greenacres
 

Executive Director - Gorman Heritage Farms 

Market Manager - Montgomery Farmers Market


Recycling Ambassadors
 - City of Cincinnati - East
Price Hill Recycles Campaign


Exhibits and Signage Coordinator
 - Cincinnati Nature Center

Agriculture Resource Coordinator
- Greenacres Foundation 

Volunteers - Western Wildlife Corridor

Executive Director - Queen City Bikes
 
Program Coordinator Consultant - Alliance for Leadership and Interconnection 

Environmental Interpretation Intern - Cincinnati Nature Center


Organic Growing Assistant - Earthshares CSA at Grailville Farm 
 

 

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

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