Arts and Entertainment
February 5, 2025
Registration Open for the April 26, 2025 Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival and Environmental Career Day!
Registration is open for the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival and Environmental Career Day April 26, 2025 at Summit Park, Blue Ash. Go to our home page and select the “Register, Shirt & Sponsor” tab, and you’ll be directed to our Shopify Store. Select For-Profit Registration, Non-Profit Registration, or from a varity of sponsorship opportunities. We are not renting canopies, tables and chairs this year. There will be volunteer help and a some carts to help you unload and load your booth materials.
Rules:
Event is open from Noon until 5 pm. Be set up by 11 am. No tear down until 5 pm.
If you have a canopy, you need to provide 20 pounds of weight on each leg, two gallons of water or four bricks each.
No vehicles in the park. No trimming of trees or plants.
Parking and typical event map are on our home page.
Contact us with any questions [email protected], 513-260-9025.
Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition Announces Environmental Career Path at the Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival
The Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition is proud to launch the Environmental Career
Path Program, an initiative designed to inspire and empower students to explore rewarding careers in environmental fields, trades, and professions.
This partnership aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the Green Jobs sector, fostering a workforce that supports environmental sustainability and innovation. High school students and their families are invited to learn about career opportunities that make a positive impact on the planet while providing long-term career stability and growth.
Event Highlights
- The Environmental “Passport” Program:
-- Students can pick up an Environmental Career Passport at the festival entrance. By visiting participating booths and completing activities, students will unlock access to exclusive rewards, including:
--- Scholarships for environmental studies.
--- Co-op opportunities with local businesses and organizations.
--- Book credits for vocational or college programs.
--- Other exciting incentives designed to jump-start their Green careers.
- Interactive Booths and Exhibits:
-- Meet representatives from leading environmental organizations, green tech companies, and educational institutions.
-- Explore hands-on activities showcasing renewable energy, sustainable building, environmental conservation, and more.
- Career Education:
-- Discover pathways to Green Jobs, from solar installation and environmental science to sustainable engineering and green construction trades.
-- Learn about opportunities tailored to both vocational students and collegebound individuals.
Regional Outreach
The Environmental Career Path Program will be promoted in collaboration with local high schools, vocational schools, and community colleges, including:
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- Sinclair Community College
- Great Oaks Career Campuses
Through this initiative, we aim to connect students with resources and mentors who can guide them toward fulfilling, impactful careers in environmental fields.
Why It Matters
As the demand for environmental solutions continues to grow, so does the need for a skilled and innovative workforce. The Environmental Career Path Program is designed to:
- Educate students about emerging opportunities in Green Jobs.
- Encourage sustainable career choices that benefit both individuals and the planet.
- Build a pipeline of talent to support the regional Green economy.
These exhibitors have promoted environmental careers at the event, and we invite others to join us.
- 80 Acres Farms
- CEC, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
- American Chemical Society
- Cincinnati State Environmental Engineering
- Duke Energy, Government and Community ATairs OH/KY
- EPA, Environmental Protection Agency
- Fernald Preserve
- Go Zero Composting Courier Service
- Greater Cincinnati Water Works
- Green Energy Ohio
- Hamilton County Conservation District
- ICON Solar
- Imago: Ecological Education
- Junk King
- Kroger
- METRO
- Ohio Environmental Council
- PSARA Technologies
- Rumpke Recycling
- Solgen Power
- Trihydro: Environmental Consulting & Engineering
This program represents a unique opportunity for students, educators, and employers to come together and shape the future of sustainability in Greater Cincinnati.
Mark your calendars for April 26, 2025, and join us at Summit Park in Blue Ash for an inspiring day of learning, connection, and opportunity!