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…
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…
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…
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…
October Tree of the Month: Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) by Mort Schmidt
Thanks to Mort Schmidt for this wonderful description of the Sugar Maple tree and its many uses.
September Tree of the Month: TREE OF HEAVEN
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus Altissimus)by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living Left - Leaflets. Right - Compound leaves. Photos by Mort Schmidt. Left - Leaf Scars. Right - Bark. Photos…
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…
August Tree of the Month: Eastern Cottonwood
Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living Cottonwood leaves and bark. Photos by Mort Schmidt. Cottonwood has alternate, simple leaves. In trees with alternate leaves (and branches),…
Action Alert: Tell Ohio legislators to oppose the sale of radioactive frack waste as “brine”
The Ohio General Assembly is considering two bills that would allow the commercial sale of fracking wastewater, misleadingly labeled as "brine." We need your help in opposing Ohio House Bill…
Win a prize package of pastries by signing up for the Simply Living Annual Meeting!
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…
Stratford Ecological Center
Stratford is a gem in southern Delaware County and well worth a visit any time of year. Nature | Stratford Ecological Center in southern Delaware County an eco-friendly oasis Naturalist…
Simply Living Action Alert: Save Award-Winning Community Garden
One of our brightest community jewels is under attack. Kossuth Street Garden, winner of the Franklin Park Conservatory Growing to Green Award, sits on property recently purchased by a developer who wants to plow it under to build 10 houses.
Old Meets New with Solar Sheep
Innovative collaboration between solar farms and traditional grazing is developing and it works.