Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Horse Apple, Bow Wood, Bodark (Maclura pomifera) “Horse-high, bull-strong, hog-tight”. That’s how Hedge Apple fences were described a century or so ago. With their strong wood, low growth, and sharp thorns, countless thousands of miles of Osage Orange fence rows were planted across the country by […]
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The Care & Share Time Bank
Time Banks exchange services among members. The Care & Share Time Bank has over 560 members, so you’ve got over 560 people offering services to you, and over 560 people asking others to provide services to them. Potlucks are held monthly on the third Sunday of the month in Clintonville, Ohio.
Faith & Farming for a Sustainable Future: The Urban Farm Church
In the summer of 2020, Reverend Ryan Grace and his family traveled around southeast Ohio learning about small, sustainable farms. They tasted raw paw-paw pulp, milked a grass-fed dairy cow, and tried locally made cheese and yogurt. What they found is that local foods are better for the planet, better […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re Excited to Announce Our New Executive Director!
For more than thirty years, Simply Living has been a cornerstone in the Columbus community, fostering connections among individuals, families, and organizations through a variety of enriching activities. Similarly, our popular classes, workshops, events, film screenings, community newsletters, articles, have created a vibrant network where people come together to learn, […]
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 […]
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 Tuesday, November 16, at 9 a.m., Mayda Sanchez, executive director of the Ohio Sustainable Business Council, and Cathy Cowan Becker, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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