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Calendar
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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
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What's Happening Outdoors?
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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
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Action Team Schedule
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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
Cincinnati, OH 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
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Nature in Humanity
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Check out horticulturist and restoration business owner Solomon Gamboa's latest blog:
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GU Projects & Partnerships
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You can also find out more about Green Umbrella in our brochure.
Have news you want to share? Send us an email or read more about our guidelines for newsletter submissions here. Please send all submissions by 5:00 pm on the Monday before the newsletter is sent out.
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March 4, 2015 - Issue #137
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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
Your Green Umbrella team
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Registration is Now Open for Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit!
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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!
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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.
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Green Business Awards Ceremony this Thursday
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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
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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!
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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!
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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.
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WEBINAR SERIES: Making the Most of Your Board (Guidestar):
WEBINARS: Upcoming Food Waste Training & Toolkit Piloting Opportunities (EPA):
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Volunteer & Job Opportunities
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Green Umbrella
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.
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