Our Events
Welcome to Greater Cincinnati’s hub for sustainability-related events, offering a wide range of opportunities to learn, experience, and participate!
Explore the calendar below to find events near you!
In My Backyard: Film Screening & Discussion with Tonyisha Harris
Join Green Umbrella for an evening of film, conversation, and climate solutions at Cincinnati World Cinema. We’ll screen In My Backyard, a documentary series produced by our partners at The Nature Conservancy that highlights firsthand stories from people and communities most impacted by climate change, and the solutions they’re creating in response. The film offers a…
Events
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Autumn is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Choose from a large variety of native plants, shrubs, and trees from our local nurseries and turn your yard into an eco-friendly garden for pollinators and wildlife. No registration necessary. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission at the gate. Brought to you by The Nature...
$12
Sierra Club Ohio is bringing members and local environmental advocates from across the state together for a special weekend at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, September 25 through September 27, and we’d love for you to join us! We'll be celebrating 250 years of natural legacy by exploring, connecting, and giving back to Ohio’s only national...
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RAPTOR Inc’s facilities are open to the public during our Open House Events and by appointment only. On the last Sunday of each month (March-November) from 1pm to 4pm our highly skilled educators will be available to welcome guests, lead tours, conduct educational programs with our avian ambassadors, share biological artifacts, and answer questions. You...
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Join fellow orchard stewards from across the Common Orchard Project network for our second annual Orchard Steward Summit. We'll gather to share stories from the season, celebrate what's grown in our orchards this year, and connect with stewards from other sites. This year features a new participatory budgeting process, where the group will decide together...
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Join staff from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to learn all about EQIP grants. EQIP stands for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and can provide cost-share funding for conservation practices, including high tunnels, raised beds, micro-irrigation, brush removal, cover crops, pollinator planting, and more. The 2027 deadline has not yet been announced, but this... |
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Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants, maintain trails, install signage,...
Free
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Are you looking to deepen your permaculture knowledge, and learn in an immersive hands-on way? Cincinnati Permaculture Institute is launching a special residential permaculture training that allows you to study, observe, and work through the course of all four seasons in a Midwest Temperate climate from our new Urban permaculture education center in Cincinnati, Ohio....
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Practical Innovation. Real Impact. The built environment is being reshaped faster than ever by technology, but its true value lies in how well it serves people. At the 2026 REBUILD Conference, leaders across design, engineering, and construction examine how workflows, AI, and advanced building systems can be integrated intentionally to support resilient and regenerative outcomes....
$115
Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
Free
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Celebrate the beauty of fall at Gorman Heritage Farm’s annual Sunflower Festival 2026! Our vibrant sunflower fields will be open for exploring, photo ops, and cut-your-own sunflowers ($1 per stem). Enjoy a day filled with: Live music Hayrides around the farm Friendly farm animals Hands-on education stations Food trucks and craft vendors Local beer from...
$15.00
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Join Tri-State Trails and our partners on Saturday, October 3, for the Meet the Candidates Ride to demonstrate the demand for continued investment in trail and bikeway infrastructure. This experiential ride is a fun way to explore Northern Kentucky by bike, experience firsthand what infrastructure is working well, and identify where safer, more connected facilities...
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Do you love community, nature, art, and birds?! Save the date for the 3rd annual Birding Man Festival on October 3rd, 2026 from 3:00 PM - Dark at Lost Bridge Beverage Co. This annual fundraiser and community event features live music, guided bird walks, workshops, a bird of prey show, local food + vendors, and...
Free
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Celebrate the beauty of fall at Gorman Heritage Farm’s annual Sunflower Festival 2026! Our vibrant sunflower fields will be open for exploring, photo ops, and cut-your-own sunflowers ($1 per stem). Enjoy a day filled with: Live music Hayrides around the farm Friendly farm animals Hands-on education stations Food trucks and craft vendors Local beer from...
$15.00
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Join Reef Expeditions for a guided nature walk at Hueston Woods exploring native plants, invasive species, forest ecology, and conservation. The program will be led by Dr. Donna McCollum, former Miami University professor, and will help participants recognize common invasive plants, better understand their ecological impacts, and appreciate the native biodiversity of the forest. This...
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Interested children ages 10 and up may attend but must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Inspired by ancient traditions of global human usage of aromatic plants for incense, you’ll learn to make incense from locally foraged/harvested plants. Whether you want to...
$20 – $32
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Join the Common Orchard Project in creating a new public orchard! Orchards can be less work to produce food over time compared to vegetable gardens, but installation is quite labor intensive. To get these new public orchards off to a good start, we are organizing these volunteer days to make the work lighter for all!...
Free
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Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants, maintain trails, install signage,...
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults 21+. ID required. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. Program Description: Grab your bestie and get your hands a little messy creating kokedamas—beautiful Japanese moss ball planters. Enjoy a relaxed, creative night with wine and snacks as you learn this unique technique and...
$30 – $42
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Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
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Join our reading program for 2 to 3 year olds, Tadpole Tots! Each session will include storytime with books and lessons crafted for growing toddler minds. The fun doesn’t stop there – your child will meet an unforgettable animal ambassador who enhances the stories we tell. Children will also make a craft related to the...
$15
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Join the Common Orchard Project in creating a new public orchard! Orchards can be less work to produce food over time compared to vegetable gardens, but installation is quite labor intensive. To get these new public orchards off to a good start, we are organizing these volunteer days to make the work lighter for all!...
Free
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults. No birding experience necessary; beginners welcome. Program Description: The busy summer season is in full swing for our feathery visitors and residents alike. Join us for a casual walk to observe the colorful lives of birds along our trails. What to Expect: We...
Free – $12
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Get an up close look at bird banding with licensed bird bander Adam McCosham on October 10th from 8 to 11 a.m. at Kirby Nature Center. See wild birds up close as they are identified, aged, weighed, measured, and safely banded before being released. You’ll also learn how bird banding helps scientists understand bird populations,...
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults and children ages 7 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Autumn’s trees are more than a colorful backdrop—they're hosts to an incredible community of native insects. In this collage class, we’ll celebrate the vital relationship between trees, leaves,...
$25 – $33
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Join Green Umbrella's Greenspace Alliance and the Cincinnati Parks at Mt. Airy Forest for a Meet A Greenspace Hike on Tuesday, October 13th, from 5:30-7:00 pm! We will meet at Blue Spruce Road, Cincinnati, OH, at the Blue Spruce Trail, which can be accessed from Colerain Avenue or Shepherd Creek Road. (Use this google pin...
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Join us on October 13th from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for another members only Forest Bathing experience with ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide and Executive Coach Pam Lowe Cho. During this 90 minute guided walk, Pam will lead participants through simple mindfulness practices and sensory activities designed to slow down, relax, and connect with nature....
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Step into the past with ARI archaeologists at this Oxbow, Inc. - Tuesday Night Talk! During this presentation, we’ll uncover the archaeological resources documented at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy property, explore the history of the Guard Site, and highlight the exciting work that ARI has been doing there since 2023. Join us to discover what...
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Join us for a light lunch and a practical look at small and medium scale composting in our community! We'll explore different composting methods, share examples from local sites, and hear tips and insights from composting expert and author James McSweeney. Register here!
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Bring your gently used CLOTHES and costumes and haunt away with something frightfully fresh. It’s free, fun, and perfect for monsters of all ages. Let’s make this Halloween a scream without scaring your wallet or the planet!
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The Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) is a one-of-a-kind, online master’s degree program from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and Project Dragonfly, in partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Created for working professionals, the AIP immerses students in collaborative inquiry and action as they champion change for the environment and their local community. Through web-based...
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Join Green Umbrella for Green Drinks on Thursday, October 15, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Alive & Well in Clifton. This month, we're bringing together the Green Umbrella and University of Cincinnati communities for an evening of casual networking and conversation around the ways higher education, research, and the broader community can collaborate to advance sustainability...
Are you interested in learning more about growing medicinal plants? Join local herbalist Meghan Henshaw in a living green classroom. The Melrose Medicinal Garden is a community garden located at 2647 Melrose Ave in the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Garden workdays happen most Thursdays 10am-noon during the growing season. Work alongside a team of...
Free
AxoLittles is the perfect educational playtime for 3 to 5 year olds! Each session will include lessons and story time crafted for kids starting their education journey. You’ll meet one of our animal ambassadors and make a craft related to the book, making it a memorable learning experiences for your kiddo! Sessions run from 10-10:45...
$15
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Immerse yourself in color and pattern, become inspired by whimsical images, and view a variety of contemporary quilts and fiber artworks created by local quilters and fiber artists. Brought to you by The Nature Shop at Rowe Woods. Our Nature Shop is open daily 10 am-5 pm in the Rowe Visitor Center. 100% of store...
$12
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Walk through a pumpkin-lit trail meeting characters from nature and history. This is a non-scary holiday walk best suited for children ages 3-10 years old. Make it a family tradition! This event is held entirely outdoors. Please dress accordingly for the weather. Closed-toed hiking shoes are encouraged. The trail is not stroller friendly. There are...
$10 – $50
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Whether you’re a long-time supporter of the Common Orchard Project or brand new to our work, this is a great opportunity to connect with others in the community while helping care for and grow one of our shared orchard spaces. We host volunteer days on the third Saturday of each month to support ongoing orchard...
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When? October 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where? Oxbow Nature Conservancy - South Entrance What? Volunteers have been working hard all summer to remove invasive honeysuckle from the Whitacre Tract along the Ohio River at the Oxbow Nature Conservancy, and the time has finally come to replace what we have removed with...
AxoLittles is the perfect educational playtime for 3 to 5 year olds! Each session will include lessons and story time crafted for kids starting their education journey. You’ll meet one of our animal ambassadors and make a craft related to the book, making it a memorable learning experiences for your kiddo! Sessions run from 10-10:45...
$15
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults 21+. Program Description: Whether you’re a foodie, forager, or native gardener, expanding your knowledge of plant chemistry can create new opportunities. Celebrate our very own native wild black cherry (Prunus serotina) as you make your own Amarenillo, a liqueur of black cherry leaves...
$30 – $42
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Join Common Orchard, Agraria Center for Regenerative Practice, and Big Table Farm Co-op for a hands-on workshop on making affordable, farm-made biological inputs. Learn how to make fermented plant juice, lactic acid bacteria serum, water-soluble calcium, and traditional bocashi. Participants will take home the biological inputs they make during the workshop, and a meal will...
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults 21+. Program Description: Whether you’re a foodie, forager, or native gardener, expanding your knowledge of plant chemistry can create new opportunities. Celebrate our very own native wild black cherry (Prunus serotina) as you make your own Amarenillo, a liqueur of black cherry leaves...
$30 – $42
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The region’s premier nonprofit conference invites you to enjoy a full day of learning, networking, and support. You’ll hear from distinguished speakers, learn from local leaders in breakout workshops, and network with nonprofit colleagues and business partners. You won’t want to miss the chance to be part of the energy! Securing the Future is dedicated...
$150 – $200
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Give back to nature while spending time outdoors at one of our habitat restoration volunteer events. Open to both new and returning volunteers, these hands-on workdays offer a great opportunity to explore our local nature preserves, connect with the community, and make a meaningful impact. Volunteers may help remove invasive plants, maintain trails, install signage,...
Free
Join us for a monthly hiking series exploring nature, archaeology, and the important stories written in the Oxbow Nature Conservancy. Hikes will alternate between Oxbow and ARI, with Oxbow-led adventures focusing on nature and conservation, and ARl-led hikes exploring archaeology and the importance of preserving local history. All hikes are FREE and open to the... 
Registration Requirements: Preregistration is required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults in Clermont County. Program Description: It’s said that knowledge is power. This series will help residents of Clermont County’s fourteen townships become more powerful advocates for their communities. Together, we’ll explore how decisions are made that impact the quality and character of...
$50
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Register all adults and children 3 and over. Intended Audience: This program is designed for children ages 3 and up, accompanied by an adult caregiver. Children must ve accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Spiders, bats, and bones, oh my! Don your costumes and bring a flashlight for this non-spooky woodland...
$10 – $18
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Join the Common Orchard Project in creating a new public orchard! Orchards can be less work to produce food over time compared to vegetable gardens, but installation is quite labor intensive. To get these new public orchards off to a good start, we are organizing these volunteer days to make the work lighter for all!...
Free
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults. No birding experience necessary; beginners welcome. Program Description: The busy summer season is in full swing for our feathery visitors and residents alike. Join us for a casual walk to observe the colorful lives of birds along our trails. What to Expect: We...
Free – $12
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults. No birding experience necessary; beginners welcome. Program Description: Start your weekend off right, and join us for a bird watching hike as we look for our feathered friends. What to Expect: This program is entirely outdoors. Restrooms are available only at the start...
$12
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults (18 years old and up). Program Description: Rove around the perimeter of Cincinnati Nature Center trails. Several staff will join at different spots with trail magic. Note: Please let us know of any dietary restrictions. What to Expect: Trails/areas used during this program...
$35 – $47
From noon–1 PM on August 30 and October 25, we’ll turn down the volume and turn up the welcome so guests with **sensory or other special needs** can enjoy our birds, activities, and space at their own pace. Access Hour is free, with pre‑registration. Pre-registration closes 48 hours before each event: call (513) 825‑3325 or...
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Join the Common Orchard Project in creating a new public orchard! Orchards can be less work to produce food over time compared to vegetable gardens, but installation is quite labor intensive. To get these new public orchards off to a good start, we are organizing these volunteer days to make the work lighter for all!...
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Green Umbrella’s Food Policy Council and Hamilton County Public Health's WeTHRIVE! initiative will be co-hosting a webinar to share our newly published Upcycling Kitchen Toolkit! This webinar will briefly highlight the contents of this resource and provide insights into this work from organizations who operate upcycling kitchens. You will get the opportunity to hear from:...
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As the dog days of summer near their end, we will transition to cooler evenings for our community volunteer hours. Be part of creating the Kenton Conservancy’s newest nature preserve! We will work on: native plant gardening pollinator gardens mulch & landscaping at entryway vegetation management & trail improvements Parking can be found in the...
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Program Description: Grab your date and head out for a late-night adventure with just enough edge to keep things interesting. Guided by lantern light, you’ll explore the trails after dark, swap stories, listen for things rustling in the woods (real or imagined), stargaze...
$15 – $27
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