Living Well

Saturday, April 22, 2023

12:30 PM | In-Person event

Replacing invasive species with natives and mimicking regional ecosystems can help re-establish vital habitat. Regional ecosystems like prairies, wetlands, and forests are also typically carbon sinks, meaning they accumulate and store carbon, which is good for the planet.  

Join Tim Pritchard, Sustainability Manager with Five Rivers MetroParks to learn practical steps you can take to help restore habitat and make your yard not only beautiful, but wildlife and climate friendly.

Saturday, April 22, 2023

10:30 AM | In-Person event

Join Five Rivers MetroParks educator, Betty Hoevel, to learn more about the design potential of native plants. Natives are not only good for the environment, they are beautiful and come in many colors, textures, and forms that will complement your existing landscaping.

This workshop will focus on the aesthetics of adding these hardy, pollinator-friendly plants to your yard. Bring your questions!

In partnership with Green Oakwood.

Monday, April 24, 2023

7:00 PM | In-Person event

The problems associated with climate disruption are enormous and multifaceted. It can be challenging to know where to take effective action. This presentation helps people make connections between things they care about and the possibilities available to help ensure a resilient future. Presenters will work interactively with the audience to quickly see the long-term effects of the global climate policies and actions they imagine.

June 14 | Doctors and researchers from the WSU-Boonshoft School of Medicine Covid19 Educational Task Force share up-to-date research and answer your questions.

May 10 | We can better help ourselves move through stressful events without long-lasting trauma by looking at how animals process stress.

Representatives from Oasis Senior Advisors, Next Steps Senior Transitions, and Bethany Home Health present a panel discussion about downsizing, senior housing options, and home health services.

Friday, April 21, 2023

2:00 PM | In-Person event

Your garden is a place to grow plants, relax, and connect with nature. Just spending time around plants can ease stress for many people. You can also join the growing trend to regenerate and create new habitat for the creatures with which we share the planet. Learn which native plants might work in your garden and what steps you can take to invite not just butterflies but also a wider web of insect and animal life that promotes a diverse ecosystem into your yard.

Join the Southwest Ohio Braver Angels Alliance for a workshop on how to use curiosity to connect with people across the political divide.

Join us for a discussion of estate planning considerations that impact every family with a special needs individual.

Presented by attorney Kim Estess. Sat., Feb. 4, 2 p.m.