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Most Ripple readers feel a special connection to nature. Some, like this month’s featured influencer, have changed their lives to support that connection more fully. Drausin Wulsin says “I was never spiritually fulfilled in regular jobs but in working with the land, I found myself fully engaged and found strength I never knew I had.”

Membership to Cincinnati Nature Center is a ticket to the best hiking trails in Southwestern Ohio. It’s a path to better wellness and a gateway to wonder, adventure, and fun!

Amber Ostaszewski encourages people to help reduce negative effects on the environment by being mindful about their clothing choices. Using natural dyes instead of harmful chemicals and natural fibers instead of synthetics can protect vital resources like soil, water, and human capital. Recently, Amber met with The Ripple writer Barbara Moss to explain how “slow fashion” can improve the health of the planet.

Pack a picnic basket and a blanket for a lively evening of music and nature. The whole family will create lasting memories at this summertime celebration.

Activism often gets a bad reputation. The word might conjure images of angry mobs shouting and waving banners. Rowdy protests can draw attention to a problem, but they aren’t the only way and often not the most effective. In reality, people who find a way forward tend to be those who have respectful conversations and leverage existing social capital. Read about how animal lovers Chris Lottman, her husband Bob Rack and neighbor Laurie Briggs did what nobody thought could be done, convincing decision makers to permit them to spearhead an experimental approach to compassionate deer management in Clifton.

Native or cultivated plants, that is the question. When it comes to plants, embrace what you love. Gardens planted for nature don’t have to be strictly native gardens, but we can certainly step away from the expected offering of boxwoods, Taxus, and invasive groundcovers. The key to attracting the most pollinators is plant diversity.

Plant a seed, and so much more than you expect may grow. Over the past 14 years, Kim Forman has seen this idea in action at the Stewart Elementary school garden, where children learn about nature through firsthand experiences.

Cincinnati Nature Center’s brand of advocacy is “conservation civics,” a form of social action where citizens come together to solve environmental problems. It is less adversarial than traditional activism and more relationship-based than most forms of advocacy.

Light in the Forest will be your new winter tradition! This walking tour of seasonal lights reflects a theme of peace, nature, and the magic of the winter season. The 1-mile-long illuminated trail leads you past enchanting ponds, fields, through woodland areas, interactive light displays, and family friendly activities.