Green Umbrella

05/30/2026

The 2026 Midwest Sustainability Summit is more than just incredible programming. It’s packed with interactive experiences happening throughout the day!

Here’s a sneak peek at what you can explore at this year’s Summit:
- Start your morning at the Electric Vehicle Showcase (and even show off your own EV!)
- Need a reset? Stop by The Grounding Space for relaxation, journaling, creative arts, and calming nature soundscapes throughout the day
- Experience Nature Beyond the Norm, an immersive, hands-on workshop centered around connecting with nature
- Meet a LIVE bird of prey from RAPTOR Inc. and explore the interactive station Who Is This Owl Really?
- Visit Fiber Forum to learn how we can work together to reduce textile waste in Cincinnati

Register today for the 2026 Midwest Sustainability Summit and experience it all firsthand. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1570837864437800

05/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome the newest member of the Green Umbrella Team: Jamiya Barnett, our Local Government Program Manager.

Jamiya is a community-focused professional passionate about advancing climate equity, sustainability, and inclusive engagement across Greater Cincinnati. Her work sits at the intersection of environmental justice, community programming, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on ensuring that climate solutions are accessible and impactful for all communities. She’ll be working with our member governments as part of the 25 Communities Project, alongside partners for the ThriveTogether Regional Sustainability Playbook, and managing the Climate Action Fellowship program.

05/28/2026

Cincinnati Climate Week is almost here!

Looking to connect with others who care about sustainability, resilience, and creating positive change in our region? This curated list of Community Events is the perfect place to start. There are so many ways to get involved during ! Celebrate with us the incredible work happening across Greater Cincinnati.

Explore the full calendar to discover even more events happening throughout the week here: climateweeknetwork.org/cincinnati-26/events

05/26/2026

Green career pathways through school gardens and agricultural education are trending - in Greater Cincinnati, state-wide, and across the nation! At the Green & Healthy Schools Symposium this June, expanding opportunities for students to explore green jobs is front and center in various sessions throughout the day. Don't miss the afternoon Plenary Panel, Expanding Green Career Pathways, with work-based learning partners and career-tech educators!

Join us at the Green & Healthy Symposium to fill your toolbox with tangible strategies, resources, and networks to create school garden programs that increase green career pathways for students.

Register today: greenumbrella.org/event/2026-green-healthy-schools-symposium

05/26/2026

A week of events, ideas, and climate solutions anchored by the region’s largest sustainability conference.

05/25/2026

Join Green Umbrella’s Greenspace Alliance, CORA - Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance, and The Hillside Trust for a Meet A Greenspace Hike exploring Goltra Preserve — a Cincinnati Mountain Biking Trail and nature preserve!

The ~2-mile, out-and-back hike will take place on Thursday, June 11, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM. We will meet at the trailhead at the end of Brokaw Avenue (2394 Brokaw Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225).

This event is a part of Cincinnati's inaugural Climate Week and is kid-friendly! We invite families with young ones to attend and explore nature together.

Register today: greenumbrella.org/event/meet-a-greenspace-hike-at-goltra-preserve/

05/23/2026

Meet our 2026 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit Keynote Speaker!

Dr. Rebecca Carter brings a global perspective to the Midwest’s most pressing sustainability challenges. She is a leading voice in advancing transformative climate adaptation to build resilient economies and communities, particularly as regions face more extreme weather and shifting environmental conditions.

Rebecca is the former Director of Climate Adaptation and Resilience at the World Resources Institute (WRI) and previously served as a USAID Foreign Service Environment Officer in Indonesia, Uganda, and the Philippines. With a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Arizona, she brings a deeply human-centered lens to sustainability, helping leaders move beyond incremental change toward more enduring systems that allow communities to adapt and thrive.

We're so excited to have Dr. Rebecca Carter join us on Friday, June 12! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity, register today: greenumbrella.org/event/2026-midwest-sustainability-summit/

05/22/2026

Garden of Joy Culinary Academy is a new Green Umbrella Member and partner to the Food Policy Council. Dominic Bley, Garden of Joy’s Director of Culinary Arts Education, serves as a Council Member for the FPC and is also contributing to our Nutrition Education Task Force, working to create a nutrition curriculum that can be shared across schools in our region.

Garden of Joy Culinary Academy is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that provides free culinary, gardening, life skills, and restorative programming for students in grades 7-12 across Greater Cincinnati. Much of the programming takes place directly after school, providing a safe, supportive third place for kids to learn and grow.

Visit their website (gardenofjoyculinary.org) for more information!

05/21/2026

PSA: Cincinnati Climate Week is less than 3 weeks away!

We’re counting down the days and couldn’t be more excited for all the amazing events happening across the region. To help you plan your perfect Climate Week experience, we’re sharing another curated list of events, this time featuring Family-Friendly events!

Bring the kids and join us for inspiring, hands-on, and educational events focused on sustainability, climate resilience, and community action. From interactive activities to outdoor experiences, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

Check out the calendar to explore even more events happening all week long. Link below!
https://climateweeknetwork.org/cincinnati-26/events

05/19/2026

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A week of events, ideas, and climate solutions anchored by the region’s largest sustainability conference.