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Simply Living Salutes Its Volunteers!

Volunteer with Simply Living as an event helper, writer, classroom or workshop instructor, or outreach ambassador. Or provide administrative & tech support. It’s a way to connect with like-minded people who care about sustainability & community; learn skills & deepen your knowledge of simple, ecological living; support local efforts to create a more just, regenerative, & resilient world; earn time credits through our partnership with the Care and Share Time Bank; and be part of something bigger right here in central Ohio.

Climate, Culture, Ecology, Education, Environment, Events, Lifestyle, Living Simply

Welcome Rapid 5 to the Bioregional Movement in Central Ohio

How can we live in deeper harmony with the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain us here in Central Ohio? That’s the question at the heart of the Central Ohio Bioregional Working Group, and it’s what we’ll be exploring together at our next gathering. The Central Ohio Bioregional Working Group, […]

Climate, Community Update, Ecology, Environment, Events, Lifestyle

Be Inspired By The Good Work Of Delaware County

Simply Living’s Salute to Sustainable Delaware Ohio On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Simply Living hosted a special tour as a Salute to Sustainable Delaware Ohio, celebrating the organization’s 15th anniversary. Founded in 2010, Sustainable Delaware Ohio is a grassroots community group that’s part of a broader network aimed at fostering […]

Business, Economy & Finance, Food, Lifestyle

Joy is Always in Season at Common Greens Farmer’s Markets

This National Farmers Market Week (August 3–9, 2025), we’re spotlighting one of Simply Living’s inspiring nonprofit members: Common Greens. This community-rooted organization operates five vibrant farmer’s markets across Central Ohio—in Bexley, Clintonville, Pearl Market, Upper Arlington, and OhioHealth—and is building a stronger, more equitable local food system, one market at […]

Climate, Ecology, Education, Environment, Events, Living Simply, Sustainable Heros, Sustainable Living

Nurturing Kinship: Just This Farm’s Restorative Work

Sustainability, conservation, and resilience aren’t just buzzwords at Just This Farm — they’re lived values. In this inspiring interview, Simply Living Member Kevin Eigel shares how he and his wife Marcia Miller are restoring native ecosystems, cultivating biodiversity, and educating others from their home base in western Franklin County, Ohio. […]

Action Alert, Ecology, Education, Environment, Events, Homesteading, Lifestyle, Living Simply

An Inspired Journey to Local Living: Kelly Clark

In honor of World Localization Day on June 21, Simply Living is proud to host the Explore Bioregionalism event—a celebration of place-based living and the regenerative power of local communities. We’re thrilled to welcome Kelly Clark as our featured speaker. Kelly is an educator, farmer, and passionate advocate for bioregionalism. […]

Documentary Films, Documentary Films + Local Solutions Event, Events, News

Take Note! “Plastic People” Now Screens May 18 at Grandview Theater

Dear Simply Living Community, We have an important update about our upcoming film screening of Plastic People—and while the date has shifted, we’re excited about the new location! Originally scheduled for May 4 at Studio 35, we’ve moved the event to Sunday, May 18 at Grandview Theater, another beloved venue […]

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Community Update, Documentary Films, Documentary Films + Local Solutions Event, Education, Environment, Events, Living Simply, News, Sustainable Living

An Earth Month Full of Fun and Education for the Community

Dear Simply Living Community, April is always a special time for us—a month when we join hands with neighbors, partners, and fellow advocates to celebrate Earth Day and recommit to protecting our planet. In many ways, Simply Living was conceived because of Earth Day. (Do you remember the Columbus Earth […]

Education, Environment, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Living Simply, Sustainable Living

The 2025 Eco Challenge is here—Join Our Team Today!

Ready to make a difference this Earth Month? Join the Simply Living Eco challenge Team! Every April, we participate in the Earth Month Eco Challenge, a fun, interactive platform hosted by Ecochallenge.org that empowers individuals and teams to take meaningful daily actions for a healthier planet. Whether it’s conserving water, […]

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Community Update, Events, Homesteading, Lifestyle, News, Sustainable Living

“The Biggest Little Farm” is the March S.L. feature film!

The next installment of our Film Series, dedicated to bringing socially and environmentally relevant films to our community, is all set. On Saturday, March 23rd, we will showcase the inspiring documentary, The Biggest Little Farm, at the historic Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse.​ Event Details: About the Film: The Biggest […]

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Community Update, Ecology, Events, Lifestyle, Sustainable Living

November Tree (or Shrub, Rather) of the Month – Invasive Asian Honeysuckle

Two summers ago, my neighbor approached me about planting some arborvitae along the fence-line in the alley between our two garages. Initially, I expressed hesitation because there was already a bush there providing fairly dense privacy and blocking access to my fence, and therefore, my backyard. This was important to me because I have been the victim of at least three garage break-ins. I simply can’t afford to keep replacing my lawnmower over and over. But I admitted I did love arborvitae, and so I looked into this plant providing dense coverage. Lo and behold, it was Asian honeysuckle.