Fostering Support and Positivity for Our Community

We understand this is a stressful time and are here to provide helpful, stress-relieving news and community-building resources as we all practice social distancing. Be sure to follow our facebook page for ongoing information. If you have information to share with us please send it to greennews@greenumbrella.org.

We have been adding virtual events to our calendar as we become aware of them. If you are a member organization with upcoming virtual events please let us know.

Access virtual resources from GU members:

• Imago has launched an online Imago Rangers program to provide daily outdoor activities that you and your family can do in your own backyard.
• Hamilton County 4-H has an online Explorer Guide with a wide variety of activities covering a range of topics.
• The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is hosting Facebook live events every weekday at 3pm to bring the zoo to you.
• Great Parks of Hamilton County has created Parks @ Home, an online hub for nature activities you can do from home.
• The Lloyd Library allows you to view books from their Women In Nature Exhibit online through the Cincinnati Public Library.
• Hamilton County Recycling & Solid Waste District is posting one family waste reduction activity every Wednesday
• Gorman Heritage Farm is providing at home farm activities on their website
• USGBC offers a free online learning lab for students, K-12
• Western Wildlife Corridor offers a self-guided wildflower hunt

Support local businesses & non-profits by:

• Purchasing gift certificates to local restaurants and brick & mortar retailers to provide an alternative revenue stream.
• Donating to artists, performers, and venues to show solidarity and continue the celebration of the arts.
• Creating wishlists for direct delivery to non-profit organizations and shelters that cannot currently receive in-person donations.
• Offering grocery store runs or meal delivery to the elderly and immunocompromised.
• Contributing financially to food banks for children who have lost access to daily meals during school closures.

Shop for local food near you by:

• Findlay Market shopping app
• Local Food Connection household delivery program
• Our Harvest Cooperative offers a weekly harvest box
• Edible Ohio Valley CSA guide, farmers market guide & list of on-farm markets, artisan markets, home delivery services and curbside pickup options
• 2020 CORV Local Food Guide

Shop locally for plants and gardening supplies from:

• Cincinnati Permaculture Institute operates Growing Value edible perennial nursery (fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, perrenial vegetables and more (Green Umbrella member)

• Adopt-A-Plant Greenhouses: Edible and decorative plants for pickup
• AJ Rahn Greenhouse:  Edible and decorative plants available to order over the phone with curbside pickup
• Benken Florist Home and Garden Center: Edible and decorative plants available via curbside pickup or floral delivery
• Burger Farm and Garden Center: Plants, herbs, and vegetables available for online ordering and curbside pickup

• Funke’s Greenhouse: Offers herb and vegetable plants and supplies and is open for shoppers practicing safe social distancing
• Natorp’s Nursery Outlet: Edible and decorative plants available for curbside pickup- approx. 4 days to process orders
• Northgate Greenhouses: Edible and decorative plants for pickup in store or curbside assistance
• Thistlehair Farm: Heirloom edible plants order by email and curbside pickup
• White Oak Gardens: Edible & decorative plants as well as lawn care items available for curbside pickup and local delivery (greenhouse closed)
• Wildwood Flora: Offers veggies and herbs planted in organic soil, available for order via phone or email for curbside pickup or shopping inside (practicing social distancing)

Connect with your community by:

• Exploring the Cincinnati Community Resource Guide
• Learning about volunteer opportunities (even virtual ones) through Cincinnati Cares
• Hosting virtual happy hours with friends and family to bolster human connection.
• Joining the Cincy/SW Ohio Mutual Aid facebook group.
• Donating to the Covid-19 Cincinnati Regional Response Fund.
• Donating blood if you are able.