Simply Living is creating a sustainable and compassionate community by connecting people to each other and to diverse learning opportunities.
As we renew, rebuild, and relaunch Simply Living, we want to know: What sustainability initiatives are you working on? What would you like to see Simply Living take on in Columbus? How would you like to be involved? Please fill out our Simply Living survey to let us know: bit.ly/SLSurvey2021
Simply Living joined a coalition of organizations led by Columbus Stand Up! in delivering a letter to elected officials demanding answers about the April 7 explosion at the Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation. The blast killed one person, injured eight, and spewed ash and other debris over area homes. The factory, located […]
Win a prize package of pastries by signing up for the Simply Living Annual Meeting! Sunday, April 18 from 5 – 7 pmSimply Living’s Virtual Annual Dinner Meeting to Recognize Local Leaders, New Board Members, 2021 Plans, and more!REGISTER NOW – FREE! It’s that time again! It has been quite […]
New Board Members Simply Living is pleased to announce that Kai Landis and Robert H. Sloan have agreed to join its Board of Directors. Kai Landis is founder and CEO of Green Roots LLC, a women-owned and MBE/EDGE certified small business located in Columbus. Green Roots is a sustainability-minded consulting […]
There’s no better time than now to sign up for Simply Living’s Annual meeting. If you register by 11:50 p.m. this Friday, April 16, you will be entered in a raffle to win one of three prize packages that includes tasty pastries from Freedom a la Cart! The package also […]
Nature | Stratford Ecological Center in southern Delaware County an eco-friendly oasis Naturalist Jim McCormac wrote about Stratford for the Columbus Dispatch on 4-4-2021. See excerpt below and read the full article here. Jim also writes about nature at www.jimmccormac.blogspot.com. Just northeast of Bunty Station and Liberty roads in southern […]
Saturday, April 10 from 10 am to 12 noonTOUR OF URBAN GARDEN AND PLANS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY SOLAR FIRST “SOLARHOOD” IN COLUMBUS4166 Maize Rd, Columbus OH 43224 MEET ART YOHO AND VISIONARY TEAM OF GARDENERS AND SOLARHOOD PLANNERS Visit on site to learn and network about this emerging model for […]
We are super excited to announce a new partnership to provide a $50 discount for Simply Living members who sign up for online solar classes offered by Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station. The online self-paced classes include: Introduction to Solar PV, for those new to solar, covering […]
The People’s Solar Project is a demonstration community solar and microgrid that will generate 5 MW of solar energy to power 80 homes, five churches and two city schools in a 300-acre area on Cooke Road.
By John Crawford It’s impossible to miss the fact that we’re in a more “normal” weather pattern in Ohio this winter: we’ve already doubled our snowfall compared to last year; temperatures have been colder than normal, but we’re not getting the below-zero readings that have hit Oklahoma, parts of northern […]
It’s that time again! It has been quite a year since we last convened for the Simply Living Annual Meeting. This year’s event — a virtual dinner — will take place Sunday, April 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. We are excited to welcome our members, allies, and the public […]
What: Urban Garden and Community Solar TourWhen: Saturday April 10 at 10 am Where: Art Yoho’s property at 4166 Maize Rd, Columbus OH 43224Why: Learn about an emerging model for a sustainable, resilient future!Expect a good time for one and all. Here are a few of the exciting developments you will see […]
Conversation in the Woods: Guided Nature Walk with Cindy LaneseSunday, March 28 at 2 pmMeet in a wooded area in Riverlea (near the Olentangy River) Ready to get outside? It’s not too late to register and join Cindy Lanese (pictured above) for a very special walk in the woods. Each Guided […]
The Ohio Sustainable Business Council and Simply Living are hosted a virtual discussion about the Columbus Climate Plan and the role of small business and entrepreneurs. Speakers included Alana Shockey, assistant director of sustainability for the city of Columbus, and David Celebrezze, coordinator for Columbus GreenSpot. Thank you to our […]
Next week, the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee will hear testimony from opponents of Senate Bill 52. This bill subjects renewable energy projects to a new layer of government regulation in addition to the existing state process not applied to any other power generation source.
Sunday, March 21 6:30 – 8 pmCare & Share Time Bank GatheringSpecial Program on NeighborhoodCommunity Solar Power Planning a Local Community Solar Project in Columbus Art Yoho will talk about plans to build solar arrays at a local school and on several 3-4 acre properties in the area. Art and other Simply […]
Watch the Columbus Free Press Salon event video featuring updates on Public Banking, Local Business Directory and Columbus Climate Action Plan.
Cathy Cowan Becker will be presenting the latest information about the Columbus Climate Action Plan. Her slide show will explain how the City can improve the plan to ensure that the goals keep pace with what climate science says we must do.Mayda Sanchez, director of the Ohio Public Banking Coalition, […]
The Free Press Second Saturday Salon invited Simply Living to present at the March 13 event. Learn about new initiatives at Simply Living! Cathy Cowan Becker will present the latest on the Columbus Climate Action Plan. Mayda Sanchez will present on the Ohio Public Banking Coalition. Lynn Stan will present […]
Two on Tues March 2 2 pm and 7 pm Join our Town Hall TUESDAY MARCH 2 @ 2 PM GO BOLD. The Coalition for Public Banking in Ohio invites you to BECOME AN ALLY and advocate for a game changing solution… Meet our Ohio Team. We’re part of the […]
