Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition

06/03/2026

As the flagship event of Cincinnati’s first-ever Climate Week, this year’s Midwest Sustainability Summit will bring together more than 600 attendees for a full day of climate solutions, collaboration, art, performances, interactive experiences, and connection.

The program includes nearly 100 speakers across 20 breakout sessions, plus an exhibitor expo, EV showcase, networking reception, and more.

Check out this year's program and register to secure your spot.

And if your work intersects with education and schools...Climate Week continues the following day with the Green & Healthy Schools Symposium, focused on greener, healthier, and more resilient schools across Greater Cincinnati.

Hope to see you there!

The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is the region's premier sustainability conference! The Summit brings together businesses, government representatives, experts, non-profits, and ordinary citizens committed to building a more environmentally sustainable and economically vibrant region.

05/27/2026

🌍 Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition (GCEC) Board Meeting Recap | May 21, 2026
Catch up on the GCEC's May board meeting as we review the successes of this year's Earth Day Festival, discuss areas for improvement, and start laying the groundwork for an even better event in 2027!
📈 Meeting Highlights
🚗 EV Showcase Success: We crushed our goal with 94 total rides/drives! Reserving a dedicated lot drastically improved safety. Next year, we hope to use the EV school bus for actual passenger rides.
🎶 Entertainment & Venue: The SCPA marching band was a major highlight! For 2027, we are exploring upgraded sound system options to better project across the park and will be adding more seating.
🍔 Food Trucks: Some of our vendors completely sold out! Next year, we’ll improve signage to better direct attendees to their locations and look into adding a coffee vendor.
📣 PR & Board Updates: A warm welcome to David Taylor, bringing 40 years of corporate communications experience to lead our PR! We’re also moving the GCEC Earth Day Awards nomination process to December/January for maximum visibility.
🤝 Volunteering & Green Jobs: Huge thanks to our volunteers who collected 12 bags of litter during the cleanup! Moving forward, we are adjusting our outreach timeline to connect with school "green teams" in August/September and coordinating closer with the Green Jobs Summit to boost career fair attendance.
💰 Financials: All festival expenses have been processed, leaving a healthy account balance
📅 Looking Ahead to 2027
Tentative 2027 Festival Date: Sunday, April 25, 2027 (Washington Park)
Next Regular Meeting: October 2026
Note: A special planning meeting will be held in July/August specifically for school outreach coordination.

🌍 Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition (GCEC) Board Meeting Recap | M...

04/26/2026

Hi to all the guests and exhibitors that attended the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration Festival at Washington Park, Sunday April 19,

It was a great day and from all I heard, everyone had a great time and are looking forward to doing it again next year. Of course there are some things we can improve and we want to hear all of them!

One of the most difficult things is promoting the event. With the incredibly fractured media, there is no major media outlet we can turn to. We'll certainly purchase the City Beat back page ad next year but two weeks earlier! It made a great inexpensive program with the inside back cover Directory as well. We're also going to continue to improve our social media, with our newsletter containing ready to post items for FB, IG, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc. with hashtags. Lastly we'll fine tune our free PR efforts. Did anyone see our JumboTron ads at Washington Park Fountain Square and the Convention Center?

So give me an earful and I'll work with our team to make the weather even better next year!

Our goal is to make this event as well attended as the 2026 Health Expo in Washington Park, yesterday. I couldn't make it so if you went, let me know what you learned. https://closingthehealthgap.org/health-expo/

Please sign up for our newsletter at the bottom of any of our pages http://www.cincinnatiearthday.org We've only got one wrap-up email left and we'll take the Summer off.
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Chuck Lohre, Chair
Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition 501c3, producer of the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration Festival
[email protected], 513-260-9025
535 Windings Court, Cincinnati, OH 45220

The vibrant metabolism of our city was on beautiful display at the 2026 Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration Festival in Washington Park April 19th! Attendees converged from the urban core, across Northern Kentucky, and all the way to our northern suburbs to participate in this shared celebratio...

04/22/2026

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04/19/2026

With our Opening Ceremony, Mayor’s Proclamation, and the beginning of a wonderful performance from the Immanuel School of Music, the 2026 Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival is officially underway!

04/19/2026

Today’s the day! Come see all that the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival has to offer from 12-5 pm at Washington Park!

04/18/2026

Vendors. Food trucks. Live music. Career Fair and Jobs Summit. There will be all of these things and so much more to explore at the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival TOMORROW, April 19th! From 12 pm to 5 pm at Washington Park attendees can enjoy the largest Earth Day event in the region - it's free for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!

04/18/2026

Don’t forget that the Green Career Fair and Green Jobs Summit are tomorrow, April 19th! These events are a great opportunity for students and young professionals to learn about education and employment opportunities in green fields. The Career Fair, Jobs Summit, and Earth Day Festival are free to attend, we hope to see you there!

04/18/2026

Get ready for some of the best cuisine in the area at the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival this Sunday! From savory quesadillas and kabobs to sweet eats and frozen treats, there will mouthwatering goodies for everyone to enjoy. Join us at Washington Park on April 19th from 12 pm to 5 pm for food, music, shopping, and so much more!

04/17/2026

Are you considering a career in an environmental field?🌱 Mark your calendar📅 for this Sunday, April 19th: the Green Career Fair and Green Jobs Summit are returning during the 2026 Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival! These events will feature interactive booths, exhibits, and career education opportunities, as well as panel discussions highlighting green economy careers, workforce pathways across multiple sectors, and resources for employers. Students and their families are invited to learn about career paths that make a positive impact on the planet while providing long-term career stability and growth.🌍

Visit our website to learn more!