The UC Center for Public Engagement with Science is back with its monthly feature, Cincinnati Science Roundup. Check out events and news related to science happening in March from PEWS, our collaborators, and community partners in Greater Cincinnati!
2024 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit
Final Poster Abstract deadline: Friday, March 1.
Sustainability Summit: Thursday, May 2, Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati is excited to participate as a planning partner for this upcoming event, hosted by PEWS community partner, Green Umbrella. Green Umbrella is currently seeking poster submission for this sustainability summit and highly encourage submissions from students, faculty, community and non-profit leaders, and others involved in sustainability work. Click here for more information on poster submission guidelines. Registration for the summit is also now open and available here.
Total Solar Eclipse: Get ready for the Greatest show in the Universe with Dean Regas
Wednesday, March 6, 6:30 PM, Radio Artifact Studio,1660 Blue Rock St.
Dean Regas is a renowned public speaker, author, educator, national popularizer of astronomy, and an expert in observational astronomy. Join this month’s Science on Tap program as Dean Regas shares his adventures traveling around the world in search of solar eclipses and know why this one on April 8 is so special. After the talk, purchase your eclipse glasses and Dean will be signing and selling his books. For more information, click here.
Conversations à la Carte
Thursdays, March 7 and 14, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Virtual event
Join Cincinnati Nature Center for an online program, Conversations à la Carte. This is a series of three one-hour coaching sessions with information on how you might form a “table group” (think of it as a book club without books). This is designed for adults who are looking to share experiences, knowledge, questions and perspectives over conversations in small groups. Preregistration required. Learn more about the program and register here.
Compost 101
Tuesday, March 12, 5:30 – 7:00 PM, The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Rd
You’ve heard that you should compost, now it’s time to learn how! This beginner-friendly workshop hosted by Civic Garden Center will cover the basics of outdoor composting, vermicompost and bokashi. Participants will also learn what a healthy compost pile requires to be productive and ways to troubleshoot common issues. Weather permitting, you will walk around the CGC’s compost area and discuss the pros and cons of several types of compost systems. Learn more and register here.
Sustainable Urban Landscapes Symposium
Thursday, March 14, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Sustainable Urban Landscapes symposium is a full day of talks on anything having to do with urban landscapes and gardens. This long-standing and very highly rated symposium features the very best horticultural and sustainability experts who will give informational and inspirational talks on how our landscapes can create vibrant ecosystems to live and work that raise our well-being. Registration ends on March 8th. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Introduction to Sustainable Home Food Production
Sunday, March 17, 1:00 – 3:30 PM, Gorman Heritage Farm, Soil and Stars Education Building, 10020 Reading Road
Join Jason Kamp, Gorman Heritage Farm’s market gardener, as he shares his knowledge of home food production in an indoor talk, and provides a guided tour of their very own raised beds, hoop house, and market garden. This class covers topics like building raised beds, creating healthy soil from yard waste, and detailed guidance on garden planning, including when and how to plant various vegetables. Preregistration required!
