Creating a sustainable and compassionate community
Raffle Prizes for $25 Ticket Owners at the Garden TourHave a $10 Ticket? Upgrade here to enter the raffle.Odds of Winning? Excellent! So MANY Donations! OR… How about a Relaxing FLOAT at the True Rest Float Spa? or 3 Movie Passes at Studio 35! We’re adding more donations – We […]
VERSION #2: Created in 2013 by Betsy McKinney and the pro-democracy movement The Founding Family. The Declaration of InterdependencePreambleWhen in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for human beings to partner as never before in human history to declare that All Life is sacred and interdependent and to […]
COLUMBUS GROCERIES – LOVE LOCAL, LIVE LOCALby Kyle Garvey in our series of locally owned stores.16 Markets covered, sample below. Read about themhttps://tinyurl.com/44nt6e45 For many years, Susann and John were two of Simply Living’s most dependable and capable volunteers, always helping at our large gatherings, including annual meetings and our […]
SIMPLY LIVING’S 2021SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND GARDEN TOUR SATURDAY, JULY 24 FROM 10 AM – 3 PMREGISTER FOR THE TOURSEE OUR NEW BROCHURE BELOW! Ohio Broadleaf Tree Identification-Part 2 Wednesday June 23 7 – 8:30 pm Virtual Slide Presentation on 50 Ohio Trees with Q&A If you missed Part 1 last […]
Ohio Broadleaf Tree Identification-Parts 1 @ 2 Wednesdays June 16 and 23 7 – 8 pm Virtual Slide Presentations with Q&A If you wish you knew more about the unique characteristics of our Ohio trees, you will love this learning opportunity. This 2-part, slide presentation by Mort (Marty) Schmidt will […]
Break Free From Plastic Pollution Teach-In & Actions June 30 @ 7 pm We know plastic pollution is a nightmare and hard to wrap our heads around… but did you know that the Sierra Club and others have introduced powerful Federal Legislation that can really make a difference? The Break Free […]
Have you visited Simply Living’s online Marketplace? It’s our way of offering a “sustainable shopping” option to purchase new and gently used items, from books and classes to jewelry, antiques, cool clothing and even a massage table. We’re expanding and need TWO Volunteers to help process new items and post […]
WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE: We are constantly dazzled by our readers skills and resourcefulness. If you have any talents or areas of interest that you imagine might be useful for Simply Living, please let us know! For instance, say, fundraising, marketing, membership drive, grant writing, blog writer, engagement manager, membership record […]
Cathy Cowan Becker to Present on Community Solar at Midwest Regional Sustainability SummitSimply Living’s Director is leading a panel on “Creative Solutions to Community Solar in Ohio.” The panel will take place today Friday, May 14, at 3 p.m. Haven’t registered? There is an Economic Inclusion option: pay what you can (min. […]
Cathy Cowan Becker to Present on Community Solar at Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit The Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit is one of the top sustainability conferences in the country, and this year Simply Living is proud to be a part. We have organized a panel on “Creative Solutions to Community Solar in Ohio” […]
Simply Living’s Sustainable Living & Garden Tour Our Planning Team Needs Volunteers! Archetypal Astrology 101 with Chuck Lynd Curious about astrology? Wondering how in the world it could be relevant today? Get answers and have some fun as we deconstruct the ancient archetypes of the Zodiac, with a nod to […]
George Floyd should be alive today. So should Ma’Khia Bryant, Andre Hill, Casey Goodson, Henry Green, Tyre King, and many more. We mourn as their families mourn and demand a new approach to keeping our communities safe. We believe a better world is possible, and that we cannot address the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]