The UC Center for Public Engagement with Science (PEWS) is back with its monthly feature, Cincinnati Science Roundup. Check out events and news related to science happening in November from PEWS, our collaborators, and community partners around Greater Cincinnati!
Great Parks: E-Waste Collection
Saturday, November 1st, 9:00am-12:00pm. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati.
Disposing of electronic waste (e-waste) in landfills can release toxic chemicals such as flame retardants and heavy metals into watersheds and wildlife habitats. To help protect the environment and support its sustainability goals, Great Parks collaborates with Cohen Recycling to offer this important community service. E-waste like old laptops, televisions and cell phones is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, with the U.S. leading in production.
This program gives Hamilton County’s residents a simple, responsible way to recycle their e-waste. There is no limit to the number of items accepted.
Please, no items that contain harmful cooling refrigerants, such as freon, like refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners.
The Art of John Agnew
Artist Talk: Saturday, November 8th, 1:00-2:00pm
Installation: From now until November 29th
John Agnew is a Cincinnati-based naturalist and artist whose work brings attention to the overlooked and “unloved” creatures of the natural world. With a background in museum curation and exhibit design, he spent years creating murals and dioramas for institutions from the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History to the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences and even Moscow.
Today, he focuses on fine art—particularly scratchboard and plein air painting—combining scientific accuracy with expressive composition. Influenced by his mother’s abstract expressionism and inspired by 19th-century zoological engravings, Agnew’s art captures the complexity and dignity of all species, regardless of how beautiful or “ugly” they may appear. His work has been exhibited internationally, published in books and magazines, and displayed in U.S. embassies abroad. This show offers a rare glimpse into a world often ignored—seen through the eyes of someone who has spent a lifetime exploring, honoring, and artistically interpreting nature’s full spectrum. Learn more here!
Little Sprouts
Monday, November 10th, 10:00-11:30am. The auditorium at the Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Rd., Cincinnati.
Join the Civic Garden Center to connect with the outdoors and further your knowledge of plants. These drop in sessions are meant for children aged 3 to 8 and their caregivers. These sessions are free to attend and no registration is required. Learn more about the sessions here!
Garden Tool Care Basics
Wednesday, November 12th, 6:00-7:30pm. The Civic Garden Center: 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati.
Let’s call a spade a spade. Or is that actually a shovel? And how do you keep your spades (shovels?) in good condition? Gardening tools are made to last, but they require proper care and maintenance. In this hands-on workshop you’ll get an overview of all the various tools you may encounter in the garden, how to use them and how to keep them clean and sharp.
Bring your own trusty tools from home or practice with the ones provided. You’ll leave feeling confident in garden tool care and ready to save money by making your tools last a lifetime. Register here!
Walnut Woods Workday
Saturday, November 15th, 9:00am-12:00pm. 3259 Sulsar Street, Cincinnati.
Let’s take care of some trees! At this workday, we’ll be caging and maintaining trees as well as continuing to remove invasives. No experience is needed for our workdays! Please come prepared by wearing closed-toed shoes and long pants. Please also bring a reusable water bottle and gloves if you have them. We’ll provide extras if needed.
There’s free parking along Sulsar Ave. We’ll meet by the Walnut Woods of Evanston kiosk and the benches, located at near the trailhead. Register here!
Science Harvest at the Northside Farmers Market
Wednesday, November 19th 4:00-6:00pm. Northside Farmer’s Market, 4230 Hamilton Ave.
Science Harvest is a local science outreach initiative of PEWS. This program strives to share science with local communities through two-way conversations about science and hands-on science activities. Scientists bring bring hands-on activities and demonstrations to share with people of all ages to the Northside Farmer’s Market in Cincinnati monthly.
This month, learn about how plants use chlorophyll during photosynthesis to capture light!
How Science is Changing
Thursday, November 20th, 6:00pm. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave.
An interdisciplinary panel discussion. Join scholars from institutions across North America as they discuss the ways in which science is changing in their fields of expertise. Free and open to the public! Contact us at EngagingScience@uc.edu with any questions. RSVP here (registration is encouraged, but not required).
News
Faith Communities Go Green Part-time Job
Faith Communities Go Green seeks part-time, independent, contract worker to manage our website: http://FCGG.org/. Tasks include adding/ removing announcements and PDF documents once or twice a week with a maximum five-day turn-around period. Must be proficient in Word Press Diva Software, some graphic experience, and installing software security updates. Must be dependable, and accurate. Pay is $15 / hour, no benefits. Maximum 20 hours /month. Contact Joanne Gerson at joannegerson18@gmail.com. Serious inquires only.
Participate in a research study!
Join a research study on youth and AI companions! Children ages 5-10 years old can participate. Participants receive a $20 gift card for a 1-hour visit to the UC campus to interact with an AI companion and answer questions. Find more information about how to participate here, or contact Nancy.Jennings@uc.edu or Kelly.Merrill@uc.edu.
