Sustainability

***************@@@@@@@@@@@@********* SEND AN EMPTY MESSAGE TO englishanarosa@ gmail.com server TO BE CONFIRMED ***************@@@@@@@@@@@@********* Finally we got it!!! Tired to go far away to practice english? Here it comes the first Vila Mariana English Meetup Group!!! For all the members who live, work, study or just walk around Vila Mariana region. NOTA: independentemente de vcs conseguirem se inscrever no evento ou não, podem, aparecer la sem problemas!!!! So, nao esqueça de anotar em sua agenda. Esperamos todos vcs!

**Trilha Pedra Riscada – Mogi das Cruzes (Parque das Neblinas)** Mogi das Cruzes guarda um dos segredos mais inspiradores da Serra do Itapety. A trilha para a Pedra Riscada oferece o equilíbrio perfeito entre o desafio físico moderado e a recompensa contemplativa. **Distância: 10km \| Grau de Dificuldade: Médio** \| O percurso possui 10 km \(ida e volta\) e segue por um antigo carreador usado no cultivo de eucaliptos e permite observar bromélias\, micro\-orquídeas\, nascentes e pegadas de animais\. O trajeto inclui duas travessias do rio Itatinga\, onde ainda há vestígios de uma antiga ponte\, com as bases de concreto já caídas\. Ao final\, há uma pequena queda\-d’água e um remanso ideal para banho\. **A trilha acontecerá com no mínimo 8 pessoas.** **Valor R$ 75,00** (Valor individual para grupo mínimo de 8 pessoas) **Van R$ 100,00** (Valor individual para 15 pessoas). Caso tenham menos pessoas, o valor deve ser rateado pelos participantes). **Van é opcional.** O local oferece café da manhã e almoço que podem ser contratados no local. **Interessados, realizar o pagamento de R$75,00 para a reserva na trilha até dia 18/05/26.** PIX contato@funfriendss.com.br e me enviar o deposito pelo Whatsapp (11) 97519-4584. Tatiana

Exposição imersiva “Astro” transforma ciência em experiência sensorial em São Paulo Deslize por um tobogã cósmico e suspenda a lógica do cotidiano ao atravessar um portal onde ciência e imaginação se entrelaçam. Do brilho dos telescópios renascentistas às imagens enviadas por sondas interplanetárias, do fascínio da Lua à enigmática matéria escura, a narrativa de “Astro” vai te conduzir pelo passado, presente e futuro da astronomia. “Astro” percorre grandes marcos da astronomia: das primeiras observações com telescópios à conquista da Lua, das imagens enviadas pelas sondas Viking e Cassini às descobertas dos telescópios orbitais Hubble e Webb. Conceitos complexos como matéria e energia escura, partículas subatômicas e formação de galáxias são traduzidos em experiências sensoriais através de tecnologias como vídeo mapping, instalações sonoras polifônicas, realidade virtual e projeções em fulldome. Em um planetário de última geração, que ocupa uma sala de 1.200 m² revestida de projeções 360°, superfícies siderais são recriadas. Já nas cabines de inteligência artificial cada participante que queira, pode se transformar em um astronauta brasileiro. “Astro” não se limita a revisitar dados científicos: coloca o visitante no centro da experiência, como se a exploração do cosmos fosse uma possibilidade próxima e compartilhada. Da simulação de missões históricas à provocação de imaginar brasileiros na Lua ou em Marte. Para compra de ingressos : [https://www.ticketmaster.com.br/event/astro](https://www.ticketmaster.com.br/event/astro) Data 31/05/2026. Horário 11h00. Ficaremos até 12h30 na exposição e seguiremos para a cervejaria a pé. Próximo à Avenida Angélica e estação metrô Mal. Deodoro. Acessível para pessoas com mobilidade reduzida Cervejaria BrassBrew : Rua Martim Francisco, 302 [https://brassbrew.com/old-home](https://brassbrew.com/old-home) (contém aba para cardápio de bebidas e comidas) Comanda individual Reserva para almoço 20 pessoas. Entrar no grupo de whatsapp para confirmar interesse e avisos sobre o almoço. [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EVdTsTwY8ur19dMx8xMwdr](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EVdTsTwY8ur19dMx8xMwdr) c HOST: Elisa *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!: [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

Join us for a gentle wellbeing gathering inspired by Japanese practices of relaxation, mindfulness, tea, healing, and body awareness. Together we will spend a peaceful morning through: • Breathing meditation
• Gentle body movement
• Japanese tea
• Relaxation and mindful connection This gathering is beginner friendly. There is nothing you need to do perfectly.
You are welcome to simply relax and participate in your own way. We will also enjoy Japanese tea produced through Natural Agriculture, a farming method based on harmony with nature. Yoga mats will be provided. Please bring: • Comfortable clothes
• A towel
• Water if needed This is a small and peaceful gathering. Let’s slow down together and reconnect with ourselves, nature, and the present moment. ＊In case of rain, the gathering may be postponed or moved to a covered location. Participation Fee:
Free Contact (WhatsApp):
＋55 11 94486−6072 ⭕️Feel free to contact me on WhatsApp if you have any questions or difficulty finding the location. Hosted by Yoshitoshi from Japan I’m from Japan and studied occupational therapy at university. I’m interested in wellbeing, meditation, body awareness, natural healing, and Japanese tea culture. I hope to create peaceful and welcoming spaces where people can relax and reconnect with themselves.

## 🌿 AI Brasil: Desconferência no Parque da Água Branca🤖 ### **Desconectar para Processar, Conectar para Evoluir** Saia da frente das telas e venha para o verde. Traga um prato, uma bebida e junte-se à comunidade **AI Brasil** para um encontro onde a inteligência humana e a artificial se encontram na vida real. Esqueça os palcos e os slides. Em uma **Desconferência**, o conteúdo é construído por você. Vamos nos reunir em uma grande mesa redonda (ou sobre a grama!) para trocar insights sobre o futuro da tecnologia em um ambiente totalmente orgânico. ### **O que esperar?** * **Networking de Alto Nível:** Converse com os maiores inovadores de IA do país sem a barreira do "crachá". * **Ambiente Acolhedor:** A AI Brasil é para todos. Seja você um desenvolvedor de LLMs ou alguém curioso sobre como a IA vai mudar sua rotina, aqui é o seu lugar. * **Colaboração Raiz:** Um espaço para aprender, ensinar e criar conexões que algoritmos nenhum conseguem prever. *** ### **Pautas em Aberto (O que você quer discutir?)** Inteligência Artificial Generativa, Agentes Autônomos, Ética e Governança, Visão Computacional, Automação e o impacto da IA na sociedade e nos negócios. > **Este é um evento que você não pode perder!** Reserve sua vaga agora e prepare-se para um dia inesquecível de trocas, natureza e visão de futuro. *** ### **Participe e Conecte-se:** * ▶️ **Inscrições e Dúvidas:** [Clique aqui para falar no WhatsApp](https://wa.me/5511996936340) * ▶️ **Comunidade:** Entre no nosso grupo, apresente-se e comece a interagir. * ▶️ **Organize a sua:** Não está perto? Que tal organizar uma edição da AI Brasil na sua cidade? Nós te ajudamos com a curadoria e divulgação!

-Multilingual Open Discussion on the Future of Artificial Intelligence -especially talk about AGI risk -CCSP cafe ### Open Multilingual Discussion on the Future of AI Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly. Many experts believe **Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)** — AI that could outperform humans in most intellectual tasks — may emerge within decades, or possibly sooner. This raises important questions: * Could AGI bring major scientific progress and prosperity? * What risks might arise if powerful AI systems are not aligned with human values? * How should society prepare for such transformative technologies? Researchers and organizations such as the Future of Life Institute and the Machine Intelligence Research Institute study these issues under the fields of **AGI risk** and **AI alignment**. Yet these discussions often remain limited to experts. This event aims to **open the conversation to everyone**. *** ## Event Concept **AGI Risk São Paulo** is an informal in-person gathering where people from different backgrounds discuss the future of AI. You do **not** need to be an expert. Participants may include: * Engineers and researchers * Entrepreneurs and students * Artists and philosophers * Curious beginners * Anyone interested in the future of humanity and technology The goal is **dialogue**, not lectures. *** ## Multilingual Discussion To reflect São Paulo’s diversity, discussion may take place in multiple languages: * Portuguese * English * Japanese * Spanish Participants are encouraged to switch languages freely. *** ## Possible Topics * What is AGI and how close are we? * AI safety and alignment * The long-term future of humanity * Governance and regulation of AI * Economic and social impacts of advanced AI No prior knowledge is required — **curiosity is enough**. *** **Location:** São Paulo **Format:** Informal in-person discussion **Languages:** Multilingual **Level:** Beginner friendly If you are curious about the future of AI, **join the conversation.** *** ### Discussão Aberta Multilíngue sobre o Futuro da IA A Inteligência Artificial está avançando rapidamente. Muitos especialistas acreditam que a **AGI (Artificial General Intelligence)** — uma IA capaz de superar humanos na maioria das tarefas intelectuais — pode surgir nas próximas décadas, ou até antes. Isso levanta questões importantes: * A AGI poderá trazer grande progresso científico e prosperidade? * Que riscos podem surgir se sistemas de IA muito poderosos não estiverem alinhados com valores humanos? * Como a sociedade deve se preparar para tecnologias tão transformadoras? Pesquisadores e organizações como a Future of Life Institute e a Machine Intelligence Research Institute estudam essas questões nos campos de **AGI risk** e **alinhamento de IA**. No entanto, essas discussões muitas vezes ficam restritas a especialistas. Este evento quer **abrir essa conversa para todos**. *** ## Conceito do Evento **AGI Risk São Paulo** é um encontro presencial e informal para discutir o futuro da IA. **Não é necessário ser especialista.** São bem-vindos: * Engenheiros e pesquisadores * Empreendedores e estudantes * Artistas e filósofos * Iniciantes curiosos * Qualquer pessoa interessada no futuro da humanidade e da tecnologia O objetivo é **diálogo**, não palestras. *** ## Discussão Multilíngue Para refletir a diversidade de São Paulo, a conversa pode acontecer em vários idiomas: * Português * Inglês * Japonês * Espanhol Os participantes podem alternar idiomas livremente. *** ## Possíveis Temas * O que é AGI e quão perto estamos dela? * Segurança e alinhamento da IA * O futuro de longo prazo da humanidade * Governança e regulação da IA * Impactos econômicos e sociais da IA Não é necessário conhecimento prévio — **basta curiosidade**. *** **Local:** São Paulo **Formato:** Encontro presencial informal **Idiomas:** Multilíngue **Nível:** Aberto para iniciantes Se você tem curiosidade sobre o futuro da IA, **venha participar da conversa.** contact Hiro [https://wa.me/5511982562567](https://wa.me/5511982562567) ( [https://AGI-risk.org](https://AGI-risk.org) ) [mtzhiro@gmail.com](maitlto:mtzhiro@gmail.com)

Vamos sair da rotina urbana e passar um dia leve em meio à Mata Atlântica dentro do **Parque Estadual da Cantareira**, no **Núcleo Engordador**, um dos refúgios naturais mais incríveis da Zona Norte de São Paulo. O Engordador faz parte do complexo da Cantareira e é conhecido por suas trilhas acessíveis, rios e cachoeiras, além de pontos históricos como antigas estruturas do sistema de abastecimento de água da cidade. **Importante: compre o ingresso com antecedência para o dia 31/05 neste link:** https://florestacantareira.urbiapass.com.br/produto/uac-filial-engordador?g=983 ## Informações da trilha * 📌 Local: Núcleo Engordador — Parque Estadual da Cantareira * 🌳 Tipo: trilha em Mata Atlântica + cachoeira * 🚶‍♂️ Dificuldade: leve a moderada * ⏱️ Duração estimada: meio período (manhã) * 🎒 O que levar: água, lanche, tênis confortável, roupa leve Nesta experiência do grupo **Socializando em Sampa**, a ideia é simples: caminhar, respirar ar puro, conhecer novas pessoas e curtir a natureza sem pressa. *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* *É novo no grupo? Quer saber mais sobre o evento (local de encontro, quem será o anfitrião, entre outros detalhes)?* Entre no nosso grupo do WhatsApp para receber todas as informações !!!: [WHATSAPP SOCIALIZANDO](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KNU4HX38Blt8HnWKw7kzQv) *ou* [INSTAGRAM SOCIALIZANDO](https://www.instagram.com/socializandoemsp/) *xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*

O CocoaHeads SP é um evento gratuito sobre desenvolvimento e design de tecnologias Apple (visionOS, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, Swift e tudo que envolve essas plataformas) e vamos nos encontrar mais uma vez para trocar conhecimentos e experiências! 🎂 Reencontraremos nossos amigos da **OLX** para o aniversário de 12 anos do CocoaHeads São Paulo! Contaremos com as talks **Observabilidade no iOS: Além do Logging** **Tradicional** do **Fernando Duarte**, e uma talk da **OLX**! * Como chego lá? A OLX fica na Avenida Paulista 1100, bem próxima ao MASP e ao Shopping Cidade São Paulo. A estação de metrô mais próxima é a **Trianon-Masp**, e o local conta com estacionamento. Por favor, identifique-se corretamente na pergunta ao se inscrever com: * **RG** **Inscrições sem os dados preenchidos vão ser removidas em favor daquelas que foram preenchidas corretamente!**

Community Backyards Workshop .Community Backyards Workshop - Westerville Join us for the Westerville Community Backyards workshop! This is a FREE class on how you can protect our waterways and environment with small changes in your gardening habits. We will discuss rain barrels, rain gardens, composting, and native plants. This workshop is presented by Friends of Alum Creek. By attending, any participating community resident can receive a voucher for a rain barrel, compost bin, or native plants for attending. Vouchers are limited to one per household per year. Registration in advance is encouraged but not required. * Location: Westerville Community Center, 350 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 * Date and time: Sat, May 30, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM * Organizer: Community Backyards Program, (614) 486-9613, communitybackyards@franklinswcd.org (Free Workshop Registration: Registration is free. Registering in advance provides your information to Franklin Soil and Water ahead of time, so when you come to the workshop, we will have your voucher ready for you when you arrive) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/h2w5ms8 **FAQs** **Our Community Backyards workshops are FREE and a great way to participate in the rebate program. Our workshops are typically 1 to 1 and a half hours long and held in-person. Our workshops cover the same content as the online course, but they are more detailed and allow the chance to ask questions and have discussions with the presenters and other residents. We occassionally have "advanced topics" classes where you dive deeper into one topic of Community Backyards such as invasive vs. native plants or rain gardens.** **Registration is encouraged but not required.** You can register in advance to receive your voucher at the workshop. If you don't register in advance, that's okay - you can still show up (unless otherwise noted - which is very rare) and sign up for a voucher at the class, and we will send you one via email or mail within a few business days after the workshop. **"Do I have to be a resident of that community to attend that workshop?"** Nope! Our workshops are open to everyone (unless otherwise noted - which is extremely rare). You can attend a workshop that best suits your schedule even if it is in a different community than your own. **"Why is registration closed?** Can I just show up?" Yes, you can show up without registering! We close registration typically 1-2 days before the workshop to give the vouchers and materials to the presenters. However, you are always welcome to just show up and fill out a short form to request a voucher at the workshop. If eligible, we will send one to you within 1-2 business days after the workshop. **Voucher note**: Classes are free for everyone but vouchers are for residents of Franklin county or participating community (list here: https://www.communitybackyards.org/participate) 2026 Participating Vendors: City Folk's Farm Shop, Fisher's Gardens, Leaves for Wildlife, Scioto Gardens, Hoover Gardens & Gift Center, and the FSWCD/SWACO Compost Bin Sale. *when redeeming your voucher at a vendor, Please bring a physical copy of your voucher to receive an immediate discount on your purchase. Additionally, to keep up with number of vouchers that are given out, we have changed the expiration date on the vouchers to 30 days

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. Kreager is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with OSU Extension in Licking County * Lakewood Public Library (in Hebron)- May 26 at 7pm [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/tick-talk-29621) * Johnstown public library at 7:00 pm June 8 [https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622](https://events.lickingcountylibrary.org/event/ctick-talk-29622) Free to attend, no RSVP needed

SAVE THE DATE! POLLINATOR PATHWAY + LICKING LAND TRUST Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 30, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon Granville Farmers Market Raccoon Valley Park 1225 River Road | Granville Plant package pre-order available as of 6-May at this link [https://lickinglandtrust.org/store/plant-sale](https://lickinglandtrust.org/store/plant-sale) Sun, Shade and Native Tea garden packages available

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

Stop by the Licking County Master Gardener Volunteers’ (MGVs) table at the Farmers Market to pick up your free Veggie plant of the month to add (or start!) your vegetable garden. The little plants come with instructions and tips. Have other garden related questions? Bring your questions to one of the MGVs in the green shirts. ******************* Newark Grows 1st & 3rd Friday, May 1-Oct. 2 Our Booth at the Canal Farmers Market 4pm- 7pm 36 E. Canal Street, Newark JOIN US AT THE CANAL MARKET DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET IN NEWARK, May – October (First and third Fridays of the month) Free plants, seeds, and gardening information! May 1 Buttercrunch Lettuce May 15 Double Curled Parsley June 5 Mark Twain Tomato June 19 Aconcagua Elongated Sweet Pepper July 3 Market Closed for 4th of July Weekend July 17 Silver Slicer Cucumber August 7 Wizard Coleus August 21 German Thyme September 4 Sweet Bunch non heading Broccoli September 18 Strike Shell Pea October 2 Garlic No RSVP needed- just show up and enjoy the market! See you there!