What is an Intentional Community?

An intentional community is a planned neighborhood designed for a high degree of social cohesion and teamwork. An ecovillage is a type of intentional community. Intentional Community includes more than just ecovillages; it includes cohousing, residential land trusts, communes, co-ops, and housing cooperatives. These communities offer hope and support. Learn more at ic.org.

What’s Enright Ridge Ecovillage all About?

Enright Ridge Urban Ecovillage is an environmentally focused non-profit located in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood. Our mission is to be an ecologically responsible community, sharing ideas, resources, and a reverence for the Earth. Through a shared sense of place, transparent governance, community projects, and education, we are striving to create and preserve a sustainableContinue reading “What’s Enright Ridge Ecovillage all About?”

What is CSA?

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture, an initiative that brings locally sourced food straight to your table! Over the last 25 years, CSA has become a popular and mindful method of grocery shopping. This process creates a symbiotic relationship between farmers and consumers, where both parties benefit alongside the Earth. Typically, farmers will offer “shares”Continue reading “What is CSA?”

What is an ecovillage?

An eco-village is a community with a goal of becoming more socially, culturally, economically, and/or ecologically sustainable. So, how does an ecovillage accomplish this goal? First, people involved in the ecovillage must establish a specific vision and mission that supports these goals. From there, the eco-village can impact a larger community. It is important to note thatContinue reading “What is an ecovillage?”

Free Film Series: Connecting with Neighbors and the Land

CONNECTING WITH NEIGHBORS AND THE LAND –A free friday film series at Common Roots, sponsored by Ecovillage Green Group (EGG), a committee of Enright Ridge Ecovillage

The Tillers Live at Common Roots Dec 16th 9-12

Meet Our CSA Staff

Gretchen Vaughn joined the UEF farm team at about mid-season. She moved to the Ecovillage in late spring 2017 and right away knew she wanted to get involved and lend her long experience growing food and managing people to the CSA. Her role going forward will be largely administrative. Gretchen grew up on a 150 acreContinue reading “Meet Our CSA Staff”

Come Unwind With Us: Knitting/Crochet Workshop

Want to learn to knit or crochet or share a project. Jane Gensic is hosting a workshop Wednesday, October 18, 7 PM , at Common Roots to enjoy yarn arts and an evening of sharing with drinks from the bar and light snacks. Come and get a start on handmade gifts for the holidays. RSVP orContinue reading “Come Unwind With Us: Knitting/Crochet Workshop”

August All-Member Meeting

Join us for our third quarterly All-Member Meeting! We will discuss the Vision and Mission of Enright Ridge, roles in the ecovillage, November elections, and hear the story of one of our Members. We’ll also participate in some exciting community building exercises! Please arrive a few minutes early as the meeting portion will begin promptlyContinue reading “August All-Member Meeting”