Discuss Path to a New Ecological Culture
Graphic from Yes! Magazine Issue on What Does An Ecological Civilization Looks Like? This is a 4 week discussion course based on the 4-part article "The Path to an Ecological…
Be the Change Community Update January 9, 2022
News & Events: Simply Share, First Fridays, Tree of the Month, Beetcoin Dialogue, Happiness Calendar, and more! Start the New Year Sustainably, Live Local, Eat Healthy, Stay Curious, Be Inspired!…
Tree of the Month, January 2022, Oak (Quercus sp)
by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living Oaks, the trees of the genus Quercus, are among the most important hardwood trees. There are approximately 500 species of oaks worldwide and…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update December 17, 2021
Join Simply Living board members, staff, volunteers, and members to celebrate how far we have come this year during a Simple New Year's Eve on Friday, December 31, at 6…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update December 10, 2021
Simply Living Director Cathy Cowan Becker is smiling thanks to the success of her efforts and a coalition of environmental groups who influenced Columbus City Council to "match the science"…
Columbus announces ambitious Climate Action Plan that cuts carbon emissions 45% by 2030
Environmental coalition cited as instrumental in setting city’s climate goals in line with climate science Thursday, December 9, 2021 Contact:Cathy Cowan Becker, cathy@simplyliving.org, 937-271-1247Chad Stephens, chad.stephens@sierraclub.org, 216-322-6998 COLUMBUS, OH --…
Simply Living provides testimony on oil and gas waste disposal rules
On Monday, December 6, the Ohio legislature's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) heard testimony on regulations proposed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to manage disposal of…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update December 3, 2021
Co-Creating the Eco Future: Presentation & Discussion on Zoom Monday, December 6 at 7 pm Monday, December 6 at 7 pm Register NowHello all you cultural creatives! Simple livers, renegades…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 26, 2021
Photo by fauxels from Pexels A Simple Thanksgiving Grace (or for any meal)O Great Spirit, soul of all creatures great and small, we are thankful for this meal; it is the work of…
Tree of the Month, Dec 2021 American Holly (Ilex opaca)
by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living Holly has long been associated with the holiday seasons. In fact, the name "Holly" is derived from the word “holy” because of this…
The Path to an Ecological Future for Humanity (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a longer essay by Chuck Lynd published in 4 parts on Medium.com. You can read the full essay here. Photo from article about Rising Cultural Creatives by…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 19, 2021
Future Humans: Meetup to Discuss Marianne Williamson's Podcast with world renowned author and wise woman elder Jean Houston. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 7 pm via ZoomFirst, watch the 1…
COP 26: The good, the bad, and the takeaways
By Cathy Cowan Becker Unless you were hiding under a rock these last two weeks, then you are aware of the COP 26 climate talks taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 12, 2021
Hey Hey Hey - are you tuned in?to our awesome Columbus community radio? https://www.wgrn.org/ Share your favorite program to Hello@simplyliving.org to enter adrawing for prizes! http://wcrsfm.org/ourscheduleShare your favorite program to…
Action Alert: Speak up for community solar
Community solar may be coming to Ohio! House Bill 450, which would enable community solar projects in the state, has been introduced and will have its second hearing for proponent…
Simply Living and OSBC to present at environmental leadership academy
Simply Living and the Ohio Sustainable Business Council are proud to be featured at the upcoming two-day conference, Pathways to Environmental Leadership Academy, organized by the Ohio Recycling Coalition. On…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 5, 2021
Localization and the Benefits of PlaceMonday, November 8 at 7 pmExplore LocalFutures.orgWatch Economics of Happiness (Free) “The one film we wish everyone could see? Hands down, this is it.It is…
Tree of the Month November 2021: Ohio Buckeye Aesculus Glabra
By Martin (Mort) Schmidt, for Simply Living Ohio Buckeye Tree in Bloom Photo by Mort Schmidt The Ohio State University's famous football coach, Woody Hayes, described the Buckeye as "a…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 29, 2021
This is the Day of the Dead, and by Jove, we shall celebrate! May your celebration be filled with lots of beautiful memories of the dead, delicious foods, music and…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 22, 2021
Must Hear, Watch, and Discuss this Weekend! The Inside Story of a True Hero Who Exposed Dow and Monsanto's DIOXIN Fraud and Coverup in the film The People Vs Agent…