The zoo provided rooftop arrays for two Talbert House communities – the Klekamp Family Veteran Residences in Bond Hill and the upcoming Carthage Flats – through its longstanding Community Solar Resiliency Program.
The incubator trains participants in community engagement, collaborative research design and climate justice. The yearlong effort includes workshops, a symposium and the chance to apply for seed funding to launch projects.
The 10-week program gives fellows hands-on roles advancing public-sector climate action – from developing sustainability plans to mapping green infrastructure and engaging school districts.
The nonprofit plans to transform a vacant 7-acre lot at Marshall and McMicken avenues by restoring native habitat, adding community gardens, and creating space for environmental programming.
Once complete, the route will offer not only recreational access but also a safe off-road path for residents traveling to schools, jobs, shopping centers and other destinations.
The screening of “How to Poison a Planet” on July 15 will include a discussion on how “forever chemicals” have polluted water, soil and even human bloodstreams worldwide.
Green Umbrella’s Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit creates a space for diverse voices to connect, share solutions and build momentum for a more resilient future.
The new status puts the Ohio River Way – a route winding through wilderness, farmland and river towns – on the national map as a destination for paddlers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts.