On July 15th, Simply Living is hosting a Garden Tour that will be focused on various community-oriented farms and gardens in the Linden area. The Garden Tour will start and end at the Urban Farm Church, located in North Linden, so I went there to learn about the Church and […]
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Interview with The Compost Exchange
An interview with Ray Leard, Founder and Chief Composter Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Ray Leard, the founder and head composter of the Compost Exchange. The Compost Exchange is a local business that specializes in both residential and commercial composting. It was started by one guy – […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update December 17, 2021
Online Solar PV Course Now Available This course is designed for those new to solar. Ideal for folks wishing to install a system on their home or business, understand what they are getting into if they wish to hire someone to install a system, or enter the rapidly growing PV […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update December 10, 2021
Columbus Climate Action Plan Released GreenSpot will play a critical role in section 1.1 of the Plan: “Empowering a Community of Climate Leaders.” Over the next several months and years GreenSpot will work with residents, business leaders, academia, government, and nonprofits to increase climate change awareness, solutions, and making sure […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update December 3, 2021
Co-Creating the Eco Future: Presentation & Discussion on Zoom Monday, December 6 at 7 pm Localizing Our Communities!Learn from examples around the worldand here in Columbus and central OhioTuesday, December 7 at 7 pm on Zoom We will explore the many ways our communities benefit when localization is a priority. […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 19, 2021
Co-Creating the Eco-Future: Meetup & DiscussionMonday, December 6 at 7 pm EST on Zoom Are YOU a cultural creative? Simple livers, renegades from the consumer society, green activists, arts and craft makers, yoga lovers, meditators – WE are the ones we have been waiting for! Join us for a meet […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 12, 2021
Hey Hey Hey – are you tuned into our awesome Columbus community radio? Pssst! All the good info in this weekly Community Update is brought to you by two volunteers, Rita Haider and Chuck Lynd. Are you a wannabe blogger, love to search the Net, or just passionate about our […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 5, 2021
Global Warming: What Is It Going to Take? Ohio author Paul Robinson asks: Can It Be Stopped? Co-Creating the Eco-Future: Meetup & DiscussionMonday, December 6 at 7 pm EST on Zoom Hi there all you cultural creatives! Simple livers, renegades from the consumer society, green activists, arts and craft makers, […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 29, 2021
Is there an alternative to Neoliberal Economics and the Global Consumer Economy? To help you decide if our new 5-week Sustainable U course is for you, spend some time on LocalFutures.org and watch the award winning film, Economics of Happiness. It’s free to watch online and the issues addressed in […]
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 Orange Get details below but TODAY at 5 pm (Fri Oct 22) Carolyn Harding will be interviewing the modest and […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 15, 2021
Featured speakers for Gift To Be Simple include: Marilyn Welker, founder of Simply LivingPaula Penn-Nabrit, J.D., author, founder and president of PN&A Inc. and manager of Charles M. Nabrit Memorial Community GardenRandall Loop, massage therapist, life coach, and former Simply Living board presidentEugene Beer, chief engineer and producer for WCRS community radio stationAlso speaking will be our board member and […]
Announcing speakers, sponsors, and more for Gift To Be Simple on October 20!
Our annual Gift To Be Simple fundraiser is coming up on Wednesday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m., and we are thrilled to announce our speakers, sponsors and more. Featured speakers for Gift To Be Simple include: Marilyn Welker, founder of Simply Living Paula Penn-Nabrit, J.D., author, founder and president of […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 8, 2021
You’re Invited! Join us IN PERSON or ONLINE@ A Gift To Be Simple Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. Simply Living’s annual Gift To Be Simple fundraiser will be held in the beautiful, LEED certified Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43215. Look for several […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 1, 2021
You’re Invited! Join us IN PERSON or ONLINE@ A Gift To Be Simple Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. Simply Living’s annual Gift To Be Simple fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43215. You will get […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update Friday September 17, 2021
Small Group Discussion CoursesBest Way to Learn and Practice Sustainable Living MORE Simply Living Sustainable U Courses Economics of Happiness – Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Five weeks starting October 26, 2021 Spirit and Money – This is a pre-recorded webinar course. Learn at your own pace. Introduction to Solar PV – This […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update September 10, 2021
Join us for Gift To Be Simple Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. Simply Living’s annual Gift To Be Simple fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, Scioto Audubon Metro Park, 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43215. You will get to meet and network with dozens […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update September 3, 2021
Simply Living Relaunches Sustainable UNew Fall Catalog Announced Simply Living’s mission is to connect people to learning opportunities that promote sustainability, environmental justice, and our local economy. To that end, we are relaunching Simply Living Sustainable U, an initiative to provide community education for a sustainable world. This page lists Simply […]
Simply Living relaunches Sustainable U
Following our mission to connect people to learning opportunities that promote sustainability, environmental justice, and our local economy, Simply Living is relaunching Sustainable U. This fall we will offer two discussion courses through EcoChallenge, formerly Northwest Earth Institute, a course through Local Futures, and three online courses from our members. Read on for more […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update August 20, 2021
Simply Living is excited to co-sponsor a series of Environmental Justice Talks organized by Columbus Stand Up! as part of the Ohio Climate Justice Fund’s Listen. Lead. Share. campaign. Columbus Stand Up! will host four environmental justice conversations at Colonial Village apartments, and in Southfield, Mt. Vernon, and Linden, in […]
Be the Change Weekly Community Update August 13, 2021
Money concerns have a way of throwing us off balance as we manage our Life. Whether or not you plan to take Randy Loop’s course on “Aligning the Spirit of Living and Money” (see the poster below) you will enjoy meeting him on Zoom and hearing his remarkable success story […]