The project is part of the zoo’s Community Solar Resiliency Program. The program helps nonprofits save on their utility bills so they can provide more help to residents.
Lights on! BLOC celebrates Zoo-supported solar panels at equine therapy barn
Tag: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincinnati Zoo shines with return of Festival of Lights
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s PNC Festival of Lights showcase is now open. The 42nd annual event, which runs nightly through Jan. 5, features more than 4 million lights. The zoo has also added dozens more lifelike animal lanterns, more photo-ops…
Culture FIX: Nov. 20-26
Tickets going fast. Cincinnati has always attracted the best, the brightest and the most talented. Artists love us and we love them. Get your tickets fast for the best theater, the biggest acts, world class jazz and unparalleled classical music; all of the creativity and mastery we have come to enjoy AND support in the Queen City.
Sherie Marek believes in sharing good fortune
Sherie Marek traces her philanthropic spirit, evidenced through decades of giving both her time and treasure, to her youth. They “were very poor and struggled” to achieve their dreams. Years later, when her means changed, Marek was eager to give back in a larger way.
Cincinnati Zoo sets opening date for new Elephant Trek habitat
Zoo members will get a chance to have a sneak preview of Elephant Trek the weekend before it opens to the public.
Culture FIX: April 24-30
Cincinnati is among the top cities increasing downtown foot traffic with a 28% increase from last year. This week, we have the Asian Food Fest and Jazz at the Square, plus Tunes & Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo and other outdoor events. So get out and start trafficking those feet!
Cincinnati Zoo builds hydroponics farm in shipping containers
The system allows for the 1,170 heads of romaine lettuce and 1,020 kale stalks each week. That amounts to 415 pounds of food for animals.
Culture FIX: April 3-9
Youth, high school and collegiate performers rule this week: Miami University and University of Cincinnati choral groups, violinist Randall Goosby, a youngster himself, bows into town, and there are plenty of other adult events, too. You’re sure to find something to tickle that fancy.
Notables in Environment and Sustainability
Movers & Makers asked organizations involved in environment and sustainability to introduce their notables to our readers, part of a regular feature highlighting people making a difference in Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit community.
Latest CRC, ArtWorks mural adorns Bond Hill Rec Center
To mark the completion of the pieces, the organizations will host a formal unveiling on Thursday, March 21, from 3 to 5 p.m.