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!
Meet A Greenspace Hike: Forestlake to Eight Mile Greenway
Join Green Umbrella’s Greenspace Alliance and Anderson Township Staff for a Meet A Greenspace Hike exploring the Forestlake Drive to Eight Mile Road Greenway. The hike is planned for 3:00 – 4:30, Wednesday, July 22nd. We will meet at the northern end of Forestlake Drive in Anderson Township (Address: 2253 Forestlake Dr., Cincinnati, OH, 45244)….
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Events
Calendar of Events
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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...
Free
Our twelfth annual Sundance Short Film Program is a curated 99-minute showcase of six standout short films from this year’s Festival. With three Award winners and three nominees, it's a fine mix of storytelling highlighting bold voices and fresh concepts. Travel the world from your seat at the Garfield Theatre as this year’s filmmakers include... |
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Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Drop off starts at 8 a.m. and pick up goes until 5 p.m. each day. Camp dates: June 15-June 18 June 29-July 2 Animal Adventurers Gr. K-1...
$280
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This event is open to adults, as well as interested children 13 years and older (with an adult). Program Description: This year’s tour features local gardens in Milford, Indian Hill, Kenwood, Hyde Park, and Amberley. Cincinnati Nature Center continues to expand its native plant programming so that our community...
$45 – $50
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Volunteers in the Model Native Garden play a hands-on role in caring for a space that highlights the beauty and resilience of Kentucky’s native plants, shrubs, and trees. From weeding and transplanting to removing invasive species, their work helps ensure that native species can thrive and support local wildlife. Volunteers also help maintain and shore... |
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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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Celebrate the opening of Northcutt this summer by helping us get it ready for the public. This new preserve is taking shape, and we’re inviting volunteers to be part of the process from the very beginning. We will be working on installing gates and signage, clearing and preparing trails, and establishing key visitor access areas....
Free
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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...
Free
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We are excited to host Dr. Donald Leopold, Distinguished Teaching Professor and Department Chair of the College of Environmental Science and Forest Biology, State University of New York, Syracuse. Dr. Leopold is the brother of FTFC founding member and emeritus board member Mark Leopold. Dr. Leopold has graciously offered to give a talk on Favorite... |
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Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Drop off starts at 8 a.m. and pick up goes until 5 p.m. each day. Camp dates: July 6-July 10 - Gr. K-5 July 13-July 17 -...
$350
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Dr. David Fankhauser, Professor emeritus of Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati, will discuss the history of environmental and health threats from the use of nuclear energy, both military and domestic. High-tech oligarchic, corporations, flush with hundreds of billions of dollars, are in the process of constructing trillions of dollars in data centers. In the...
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Discover the art and science of natural dyeing in this beginner’s workshop! Participants will learn the fundamentals of transforming plant material and kitchen scraps into beautiful, lasting dye. During the program, participants will learn about the materials needed for natural dyeing and walk through the essential three-step fabric preparation process that helps dyes bond to...
$35
Join us on July 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th for some sustainable crafting fun! July 8th will be a natural dye workshop. Discover the art and science of natural dyeing in this beginner’s workshop! Participants will learn the fundamentals of transforming plant material and kitchen scraps into beautiful, lasting dye. During the program, participants will...
$35
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults and interested youth ages 8 and up, when accompanied by an adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Called “summer in a bottle,” traditional European elderflower syrup dates back to Roman times. We’ll celebrate our own American elder as we...
$25 – $37
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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...
Free
Join us every Thursday on the farm for some fun in the garden with your preschooler while practicing early reading skills! This 1 hour class is designed for emergent readers ages 3 – 5 years and builds connections between the five senses, caring for farm animals, planting and growing food, pollinators, bugs, farm machines, and...
$1 – $15
These events are a great way for you to engage with WAVE out in the community. You can find WAVE hanging out at different local breweries throughout the year, ready with games, activities and raffles! At each WAVE Community Hangout, part of the proceeds from the bar will go towards supporting WAVE’s mission. That means...
Free
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Cincinnati Permaculture Institute takes its internationally recognized Permaculture Design Course on the road for our most condensed format yet, a great overview of permaculture for people eager to get started right away. This year, we have partnered with Nightingale Montessori in Springfield, OH to offer this three-weekend course in July. The course entails 60 hours...
$900
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults 21+. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available. Program Description: Grab a drink and keep your cool! We'll discuss our tried-and-true ways to stay cool in the heat of summer while crafting two of our warm-weather essentials: a woven hairpin and a cooling face-and-hair...
$30 – $42
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Learn about the rich history of plants used to clear and purify spaces with aromatic smoke, known as smudging, saining, and saging in a variety of cultures. Attendees will see different types of aromatic plants growing in the garden, watch a demonstration of how to craft a bioregionally-appropriate herbal bundle, then create their own herbal...
$30
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Freshwater mussels, some of the most endangered animals in North America, thrive in our local watershed and play a vital role in keeping rivers clean and healthy. These underappreciated creatures have fascinating life cycles and incredible biodiversity, yet many species are at risk due to pollution, habitat loss, and other challenges. Join the Ohio River...
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Program Description: Head out into the field to gather native witch hazel, then learn to transform our harvest into an herbal deodorant stick. In this hands-on crafting class, we’ll: touch on foraging safety, ethical foraging, and sustainable harvesting. investigate the roles of the...
$25 – $37
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2 events,
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults and interested youth ages 8 and up, when accompanied by an adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Called “summer in a bottle,” traditional European elderflower syrup dates back to Roman times. We’ll celebrate our own American elder as we...
$25 – $37
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1 event,
Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Drop off starts at 8 a.m. and pick up goes until 5 p.m. each day. Camp dates: July 6-July 10 - Gr. K-5 July 13-July 17 -...
$350
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Looking to use sustainable practices in your home garden? Join Oxbow, Inc. for Going Green in the Garden: Sustainable Practices on July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Beecher Community Garden - SEI Community Gardens! During this educational program, Dearborn County Soil & Water Conservation District will be covering common misconceptions on soil health...
Free
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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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Bare soil can wash or blow away and welcomes unwanted weeds, so keeping the soil covered throughout the year is an important conservation practice. Cover crops are a great way to keep "roots in the ground" when harvest crops take a break. In this class, learn how to use cover crops effectively, even on a...
Free
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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...
Free
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Limit is ten event tickets per person. This event is expected to sell out. Intended Audience: This program is designed exclusively for adults ages 21 and older. All guests must present a valid ID upon entry. Program Description: Nature comes alive in the nighttime! This beloved summer event features local beer...
$50
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Whether you are new to birding or already hooked, this interactive program offers a unique chance to experience bird banding up close. Step into the field and witness the science in action as birds are carefully studied before being released back into the wild. Experienced bander Adam McCosham will guide the experience, showing how birds...
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Do you give a hoot for Oxbow? Join us for the Give a Hoot for Oxbow - Invasive Plant Removal on Saturday, July 18 from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM During these volunteer days, we will be tackling one of our biggest conservation challenges: invasive plant species. Events will focus on cutting/pulling honeysuckle, Japanese chaff flower,... 
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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Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Drop off starts at 8 a.m. and pick up goes until 5 p.m. each day. Camp dates: July 6-July 10 - Gr. K-5 July 13-July 17 -...
$350
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Join Green Umbrella’s Greenspace Alliance and Anderson Township Staff for a Meet A Greenspace Hike exploring the Forestlake Drive to Eight Mile Road Greenway. The hike is planned for 3:00 – 4:30, Wednesday, July 22nd. We will meet at the northern end of Forestlake Drive in Anderson Township (Address: 2253 Forestlake Dr., Cincinnati, OH, 45244)....
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Join Green Umbrella and Anderson Township for a summer Green Drinks at Wandering Monsters Brewing on Wednesday, July 22, from 5:00–7:00 PM.Green Drinks is a casual networking event that brings together sustainability professionals, environmental advocates, local leaders, and community members who care about creating a more resilient and sustainable region. Whether you're actively working in...
Join us on July 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th for some sustainable crafting fun! July 8th will be a natural dye workshop. Discover the art and science of natural dyeing in this beginner’s workshop! Participants will learn the fundamentals of transforming plant material and kitchen scraps into beautiful, lasting dye. During the program, participants will...
$35
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4 events,
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
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults with basic crochet knowledge. Stitches that guests need to be familiar with: chain, single crochet, crochet increase, crochet decrease, and back loop only crochet. Program Description: Join a Front Desk Naturalist as we take a short hike to look for and identify mushrooms....
$20 – $32
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Join Green Umbrella and Roebling Books for an evening of queer community around climate issues on Thursday, July 23rd from 6:30 - 8:30. Meet, mix, and mingle, while sampling wine with Voyager Beverage and talking about books, the environment, and your favorite books about the environment. Ohio Lesbian Archives will join, providing materials on LGBTQ+ history in Cincinnati... |
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Go on an adventure with Oxbow, Inc. & Lost Bridge Beverage Co. as we paddle down the Whitewater and Great Miami Rivers! All of our guided paddling experiences are led by a naturalist and include stops at several pebble beaches as we explore the health of these important waterways. Your $35 ticket purchase also counts...
$35.00
Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. This event is expected to sell out. Intended Audience: This program is designed exclusively for adults ages 21 and older. All guests must present a valid ID upon entry. Program Description: Summertime is back once again, and so, too, is Music Under the Moon at Cincinnati Nature Center. Set against the...
$25 – $37
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Do you have what it takes to be the Great Miami River Princess?! Join Oxbow, Inc. at Lost Bridge Beverage Co. on July 24 from 7:00–9:00 PM for the Great Miami/Whitewater River Princess Competition in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Ohio River Paddlefest. The winner will advance to the Ohio River Queen Competition at...
Free
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4 events,
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. Children of any age are more than welcome with the understanding that it is an adult yoga class, so children under 13 years of age may not be able to do everything or stay interested in the class. Adults will have to decide...
$10 – $22
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Registration Requirements: Preregistration required. Intended Audience: This family-friendly program is designed for adults and/or families with children 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: Whether you’re a foodie, a forager, or are looking for something fun to do, you’ll savor the season as you learn by doing. Head out to...
$16 – $25
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Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults and interested youth ages 12 and up, when accompanied by an adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program Description: We garden with native plants to benefit wildlife and to beautify our landscape, but those same plants can also nourish us. We’ll walk through the plant...
$10 – $22
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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...
Free
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2 events,
Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Drop off starts at 8 a.m. and pick up goes until 5 p.m. each day. Camp dates: July 6-July 10 - Gr. K-5 July 13-July 17 -...
$350
Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Drop off starts at 8 a.m. and pick up goes until 5 p.m. each day. Animal Rescue & Rehab Animal conservation is a team effort! During this...
$350
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1 event,
Join us on July 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th for some sustainable crafting fun! July 8th will be a natural dye workshop. Discover the art and science of natural dyeing in this beginner’s workshop! Participants will learn the fundamentals of transforming plant material and kitchen scraps into beautiful, lasting dye. During the program, participants will...
$35
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1 event,
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 all things outdoors at the Outdoors for All Expo! Engage with more than 70 exhibitors, including local parks, outdoor outfitters, adventure experts and environmentally minded organizations. Enjoy live music by Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Jake Speed & The Freddies and Ma Crow & Co. while sipping on MadTree beer and grabbing...
Free
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Ohio River Paddlefest has long been recognized as the nation’s largest paddling celebration and a Cincinnati tradition. But this year, the event is going even bigger: Organizers will attempt to set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for “Largest Paddle Craft Party” during this year’s event on Saturday, August 1. The attempt honors the event’s 25th...
$20 – $75
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