Saturdays, February 4-March 4, 9:30-11am, in the Sanctuary
Want to learn more about how to do your part to fulfill God’s mandate to care for the Earth? Interested in discovering how amazing organizations around Cincinnati including the Cincinnati Zoo, Groundwork Ohio River Valley, and SonLight Power are doing just that? Come join us as we invite top conservation specialists from around Cincinnati to discuss just that!
February 4: The Future of Conservation and How We Get There
Tanner Yess, Groundworks Ohio River Valley
Meet Tanner Yess! Yess’ passion is helping diverse youth to access green careers.
Come Feburary 4 to learn how the organization Yess co-founded, Groundworks ORV, is enabling youth from across Cincinnati and the Ohio River Valley to take the climate future of their neighborhoods into their own hands, creating a more equitable, greener future for all.
Missed Tanner’s presentation? Want to learn more? Click his picture to find a PDF with resources to learn more about Groundworks ORV and find out how to help!
February 11: Water Sustainability Challenges
Scott Burns, Procter & Gamble, Xavier University
Did you know that on average, Americans consume 2,200 gallons of water each every day? Reservoirs, lakes, and rivers are rapidly depleting, nationally and globally. Join us to explore ways everyone from individuals to multi-national corporations and more can conserve water resources.
Missed Scott’s Lecture? Click his picture to be taken to his lecture companion PDF. And click here to see his powerpoint in PDF form on our google drive.
February 18, When Being a Good Neighbor Isn’t Quite Good Enough!
Dean Violetta, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
It’s important that public institutions like zoos model best practices for earth care. But, they also need to help communities around the world develop infrastructure to live in balance with the environment. Join us to learn how the Cincinnati Zoo is doing this, from Avondale to Honduras!
Missed Dean’s Lecture? Click his picture to be taken to his lecture companion PDF. And click here to be taken to Dean’s PowerPoint in PDF form.
February 25, Growing Global Conservation with our Local Roots
Dr. Lily Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Responsible zoos don’t only care for animals in captivity. Join Dr. Lily Maynard as she explores the ways the Cincinnati Zoo is restoring healthy landscapes for humans and animals, from Avondale to Africa, all while inspiring local activism through close encounters with the amazing animals that call the Zoo home.
Missed Dr. Maynard’s lecture? Click her picture to be taken to her lecture companion PDF for additional information and resources! And click here to be taken to her powerpoint!
March 4, Walking the Talk on Conservation & Social Justice
Kevin Sasson, SonLight Power
“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”
Join us March 4 to learn how Kevin Sasson and his team at SonLight Power empower communities around the world by transforming the gift of God’s light into solar energy.
Missed Kevin’s lecture? Click on his picture to find his lecture PDF with links to additional resources. And click here to be taken to a google drive with a downloadable version of Kevin’s PowerPoint presentation.