Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
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On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans (10% of the population at the time) mobilized to create the first Earth Day, demanding a new way forward and launching the modern environmental movement. This led to the passage of landmark environmental laws, including the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.
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As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let us be grateful for the many successes the environmental movement has achieved, while also being aware of the challenges we continue to face. These challenges demand a unified global response, and a new way of thinking and collaborating on solutions that create a regenerative economy and society. During this unprecedented time, let us reflect upon the world we want to be and the roles that each of us play in co-creating it.
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While there may not be in-person events this Earth Day, there are virtual events you can join from home and many actions you can take.
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We understand that many people are struggling right now. If you are fortunate enough to be financially secure, we ask you to consider joining our staff in donating part of your stimulus check to support the work of environmental non-profits like Green Umbrella and our members.
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Let's Create a Robust Local Food System
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Here are some resources to help you shop local!
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Our partners at Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA), Produce Perks Midwest, Ohio Farmers' Market Network and Ohio Food Policy Network are championing six policies to help keep family farms in business, farmers markets open and Ohio families fed. Learn more and take action to express your support to Governor Dewine. The Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council is proud to partner with all of these great organizations to create a healthy, equitable, sustainable food system. You can support this work and make an investment in our collaborative efforts with a donation today.
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Green Umbrella Book Club to Explore the Benefits of Spending Time in Nature
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We have all likely heard that spending time outdoors in nature provides a myriad of incredible benefits to our health and well-being, yet we continue to suffer from a chronic disconnection from nature. Join the Green Umbrella Book Club to discuss our next featured book: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, by Florence Williams. We will meet on May 23 and on June 25.
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Sustainability in the Headlines
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We Asked Local Leaders How Covid-19 May Change Us For the Better, WCPO Tri-State Trails Offer Point of Relief From Social Isolation Amid COVID-19, WCPO COVID-19 Increases Trail Use Around Greater Cincinnati, Tri-State Trails
14 Ways to Turn Your Coronavirus Cabin Fever into Climate Action, Grist
Demand Grows for Free Groceries, but Packing and Distributing the Safely Can Be Tricky, WCPO
The Power of Parks in a Pandemic, CityLab
The Local Food Revolution Goes Online — for Now, Civil Eats
Community Supported Agriculture is Surging Amid the Pandemic, Civil Eats
Covid-19 Efforts Highlight Community Food Systems, National Farm to School Network
Why Outdoor Farmers’ Markets Matter More Than Ever, NY Times
Dumped Milk, Smashed Eggs, Plowed Vegetables: Food Waste of the Pandemic, NY Times
Oceans Can Be Restored to Former Glory Within 30 Years, Say Scientists, The Guardian
Oil Companies Are Collapsing, but Wind and Solar Energy Keep Growing, NY Times
New Research Links Air Pollution to Higher Coronavirus Death Rates, NY Times
Yet Another Consequence of the Pandemic: More Plastic Waste, Wired
All Hands on Deck to Power a Clean Future Ohio, Public News Service
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Connect with our Members! View our full events calendar.
Ongoing:
Home Safari Facebook Live weekdays at 3:00 pm, Cincinnati Zoo
Parks @ Home weekdays at 10:00 am, Great Parks of Hamilton County
Imago Rangers Facebook Live Fridays at 10:30 am, Imago
Adventure in Place Saturdays at 10:00 am, Adventure Crew
April 17: Weekly Food Access Coordination Call 9:30-11:00 am, Food Policy Council
April 19: Finding Hope in a Time of Uncertainty 4:00-4:30 pm, Xavier University Brueggeman Center for Dialogue
April 20: Backyard Composting Webinar 7:00-8:00 pm, Hamilton County Recycling
April 21:
Backyard Composting Webinar 12:00-1:00 pm, Hamilton County Recycling
50% Solutions: Operational Strategies for Healthy Buildings 1:00-2:00 pm, Cincinnati 2030 District
Zero Waste Living Webinar 6:30 pm, Hamilton County Recycling
April 22:
Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Earth Day of Giving - co-hosted by Green Umbrella
FB Live Earth Day Tree Planting 10:00 am, Great Parks of Hamilton County
Earth Day Climate Action Conversation 3:00-4:00 pm, Ohio Citizen Action
Greater Cincinnati Earth Day 6:00-8:00 pm, Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition
April 23:
Virtual Town Hall 9:00-11:00 am, USGBC Ohio
LEED Virtual Technical Workshop 12:30-4:30 pm, USGBC Ohio
Party for the Planet 5:00-8:30 pm, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Green Umbrella Virtual Book Club 6:00-7:00 pm, Green Umbrella
April 26: Finding Peace in a Time of Anxiety 4:00-4:30, XU Brueggeman Center
April 28: Recycling 101 Webinar 7:00 pm, Hamilton County Recycling
April 30: Cloth Diapering 101 7:30 pm, Hamilton County Recycling
May 1: LEED Performance Webinar 12:15-1:30 pm, USGBC Ohio
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Professional Opportunities
Water Environment Federation is hosting a Stormwater Virtual Workshop on April 15, a Stormwater Digital Conference on April 16 and an Odors and Air Pollutants Digital Conference on April 20.
Inward Bound Mindfulness Education is hosting a contemplative 4-week course for climate concerned teens on Thursday nights April 16 to May 7. No teen will be turned away for lack of funds.
The Ohio State University Extension Office is hosting a free virtual Agriculture and Natural Resources Madness "Tournament of Education." Educational sessions are held daily at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm, through April 30.
The American Farmland Trust has launched a Farmer Relief Fund to help directly support farmers, with cash grants of up to $1,000 each to help them weather the current storm of market disruptions caused by the coronavirus crisis. The initial application round has been extended until April 23, with grants beginning to be made by May 1.
The Conservation Alliance is offering grants of up to $50k to 501(c)(3) organizations for projects that engage grassroots citizen action that supports securing lasting and quantifiable protection of a specific wild land or waterway. Organizations must be nominated by May 1 and applications are due June 1.
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