Litter League Cleanups
Green Columbus will be participating as a team in The Columbus Litter League! This is a volunteer activity involving litter cleanups along public roads, streets, and alleys. We will be cleaning up the South Linden area where our community tree nursery is located! Safety vests, gloves, and litter grabbers will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
*Cleanups may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, such as extreme heat or rain
All participants must sign a liability waiver.
After each cleanup, we will report our stats for that day. In the scoring system, one bag of litter collected equals one 'run'. The teams with the most 'runs' at the end of the season will win their division. The winner with the most runs will have an opportunity to meet Clippers Players at Huntington Park. Thanks to the support of the Columbus Clippers, every team player who actively participates will be invited to enjoy special Litter League team nights at designated home Clippers' games this summer. The Litter League season runs from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026.
Please Register here
[There may be potential exposure to traffic, weeds, debris, sharp objects, and other hazardous items. Volunteer activities may involve manual labor, prolonged standing, and exposure to the sun, wind, rain, and other environmental hazards. Volunteers must wear safety vests, gloves, and sturdy shoes when needed.]
Green Drinks x Trolley Pub Clean Up Cruise
Join us for Green Drinks with Trolley Pub Columbus!
We’ll be heading out to clean up our community while enjoying the convenience of the Trolley Pub. Litter grabbers, gloves, safety vests, and trash bags will be provided, thanks to Keep Columbus Beautiful.
Registration is required, as space is limited to 30 participants.
Litter League Cleanups
Green Columbus will be participating as a team in The Columbus Litter League! This is a volunteer activity involving litter cleanups along public roads, streets, and alleys. We will be cleaning up the South Linden area where our community tree nursery is located! Safety vests, gloves, and litter grabbers will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
*Cleanups may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, such as extreme heat or rain
All participants must sign a liability waiver.
After each cleanup, we will report our stats for that day. In the scoring system, one bag of litter collected equals one 'run'. The teams with the most 'runs' at the end of the season will win their division. The winner with the most runs will have an opportunity to meet Clippers Players at Huntington Park. Thanks to the support of the Columbus Clippers, every team player who actively participates will be invited to enjoy special Litter League team nights at designated home Clippers' games this summer. The Litter League season runs from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026.
Please Register here
[There may be potential exposure to traffic, weeds, debris, sharp objects, and other hazardous items. Volunteer activities may involve manual labor, prolonged standing, and exposure to the sun, wind, rain, and other environmental hazards. Volunteers must wear safety vests, gloves, and sturdy shoes when needed.]
Litter League Cleanups
Green Columbus will be participating as a team in The Columbus Litter League! This is a volunteer activity involving litter cleanups along public roads, streets, and alleys. We will be cleaning up the South Linden area where our community tree nursery is located! Safety vests, gloves, and litter grabbers will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
*Cleanups may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, such as extreme heat or rain
All participants must sign a liability waiver.
After each cleanup, we will report our stats for that day. In the scoring system, one bag of litter collected equals one 'run'. The teams with the most 'runs' at the end of the season will win their division. The winner with the most runs will have an opportunity to meet Clippers Players at Huntington Park. Thanks to the support of the Columbus Clippers, every team player who actively participates will be invited to enjoy special Litter League team nights at designated home Clippers' games this summer. The Litter League season runs from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026.
Please Register here
[There may be potential exposure to traffic, weeds, debris, sharp objects, and other hazardous items. Volunteer activities may involve manual labor, prolonged standing, and exposure to the sun, wind, rain, and other environmental hazards. Volunteers must wear safety vests, gloves, and sturdy shoes when needed.]
Litter League Cleanups
Green Columbus will be participating as a team in The Columbus Litter League! This is a volunteer activity involving litter cleanups along public roads, streets, and alleys. We will be cleaning up the South Linden area where our community tree nursery is located! Safety vests, gloves, and litter grabbers will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
*Cleanups may be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, such as extreme heat or rain
All participants must sign a liability waiver.
After each cleanup, we will report our stats for that day. In the scoring system, one bag of litter collected equals one 'run'. The teams with the most 'runs' at the end of the season will win their division. The winner with the most runs will have an opportunity to meet Clippers Players at Huntington Park. Thanks to the support of the Columbus Clippers, every team player who actively participates will be invited to enjoy special Litter League team nights at designated home Clippers' games this summer. The Litter League season runs from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026.
Please Register here
[There may be potential exposure to traffic, weeds, debris, sharp objects, and other hazardous items. Volunteer activities may involve manual labor, prolonged standing, and exposure to the sun, wind, rain, and other environmental hazards. Volunteers must wear safety vests, gloves, and sturdy shoes when needed.]
Blueprint Columbus Replanting Party
Enjoy free food and giveaways as Blueprint Columbus celebrates 10 years.
Join them for a neighborhood celebration and see how rain gardens help keep our waterways clean, meet your neighbors, learn how green infrastructure works and enjoy a free meal!
Reserve your spot here.
FACT Earth Day Alum Creek Cleanup at Academy Park and Nelson Road
Volunteers will clean up trash litter along Alum Creek and the Greenway Trail, through Wolfe Park and Academy Park from Broad Street to Main Street and the creek bank alongside Nelson Road in the Keep Columbus Beautiful Adopted Area. Wear sturdy clothing and durable shoes. Meet in the north parking lot by the bike trail suspension bridge.
Reserve your spot here.
Earth Day Celebration!
Celebrate Earth Day with Green Columbus at our annual free, family-friendly, zero-waste event in Central Ohio. Spend the day with hands-on activities, local sustainability education, and connections to organizations driving environmental change across our community.
Scioto Audubon Metro Park is located along the Scioto River, offering stunning views and abundant wildlife. We encourage walking or riding to the event. Be Green! The Metro Park is accessible by foot or bike on the Scioto Greenway Trail and via COTA buses 5, 8, 52, and 61. Additionally, parking is available on-site.
Learn more at https://www.earthdaycolumbus.org/
BREAD Earth Day Forum | Our Trees, Our Health- Why Tree Loss Matters
Health Impacts of Tree Loss: Compelling data and analysis from healthcare professionals.
Protecting Mature Trees: Solutions to improve public health and safeguard our trees
Learn more at www.breadcolumbus.com
April Green Drinks | Seed Dating
Join Green Columbus at Good Land Ohio, located at 510 W Walnut St, Columbus, OH 43215, for an evening of community collaboration and hands-on conservation on April 14 from
6 to 9 p.m. This Seed Dating event, invites you to roll up your sleeves and help pack native seeds, specifically Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, and Partridge Pea, to prepare our local landscape for the growing season.
While you work, you can enjoy a specialty green drink and listen to insightful talks about the mission of Good Land Ohio, a vibrant community hub dedicated to urban agriculture and sustainable stewardship. Come hang out with us!
Volunteer with Earth Day Columbus
Throughout April volunteers lead and participate in a wide range of impactful events across the region. These include neighborhood cleanups, park and community beautification projects, tree plantings, community gardening, and even community science initiatives that support local sustainability efforts.
Tree Nursery Work Day (March)
Come help us prepare our nursery for spring and plant seedling trees!
Please wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes. All necessary tools will be provided. Carpooling is encouraged as there is limited street parking available.
We will have two workdays- register for one or all 4 shifts! Register Here
Inclement weather date: 3/29
March Green Drinks | Trash Trivia
Join Green Columbus and Keep Columbus Beautiful at The Olde Oak for a fun night of Trash Trivia! Test your knowledge, learn about local waste reduction and litter clean-up efforts, and discover how you can get involved in Columbus.
Tree Nursery Work Day- Pot Filling
Come help us finish filling our pots with mulch and prepare to plant seedling trees for our next work day!
Please wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes. All necessary tools will be provided. Carpooling is encouraged as there is limited street parking available.
We will have two workdays- register for one or all 4 shifts! Register Here
We Dig Ohio Summit 2026 | People & Soil: A Sustainable Approach
Join us for the 2026 WE DIG Ohio Urban Agriculture & Community Garden Summit, a gathering of garden leaders, community partners, and changemakers from across the region. Hosted at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and co-sponsored by The Ohio State University Extension, this year’s theme, People & Soil: A Sustainable Approach, explores how collaboration, youth engagement, and healthy soil practices can cultivate stronger, more resilient communities in Columbus, Ohio and beyond.
Registration is now open. Attendees can register by following this link
February Green Drinks | Movie Night and Discussion
Join Green Columbus at Studio 35 with SWACO and Trash Party for a screening of Wall-E and a discussion afterwards about waste reduction, litter clean-up initiatives, and how folks can get involved locally!
Tree Nursery Work Day (February)
Come help us prepare our nursery for spring and plant seedling trees!
Please wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes. All necessary tools will be provided. Carpooling is encouraged as there is limited street parking available.
We will have two workdays- register for one or all 4 shifts! Register Here
Inclement weather date: 2/22
Dublin Eco Summit 2026
Bringing resources and community together to protect the Earth!
Free and Open to the Public. All are welcome! Register to attend via dccuccgreenteam@gmail.com
Organized by: The Green Team
SWAG Tree Identification Walk
Enjoy nature in the winter and learn how to identify trees by their bark and buds!
(Meet at the playground area)
Earth Day Kickoff | January Green Drinks
Come explore our local partners, get ideas, and submit projects for Earth Day worksites!
Plus, Nocterra is serving up delicious food and craft beer that will give you the energy you need to care for the planet!
Honeysuckle Removal at Westmoor Park
Join the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and the Scioto Watershed Action Group (SWAG) to remove weeds and invasive species from Westmoor Park
Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes and clothes.
(Event cancellation in the case of wind chill below 20F, greater than 1” of snow in the work area, or with any precipitation. Severe weather alternative date is 1/17)
December Green Drinks- Karaoke x Boodle
Bring your voice, your crew, and your appetite to Bonifacio for Karaoke and Boodle—a Filipino communal dining tradition!
$2 is donated to Green Columbus for each featured drink sold.
Join us by reserving a table at https://bonifacio614.com/ or call 614-914-8115 (Tables fill up fast!)
November Green Drinks- Holiday Market
Join us at Budd Dairy Food Hall for a Holiday Market
Shop for gifts from local vendors and try Budd Dairy’s custom “Green Drink” cocktail- a percentage of proceeds from every drink will go towards Green Columbus. Bring friends and a reusable bag!
Antrim Park Tree Planting (FRIDAY)
Help FLOW plant native trees from Green Columbus’s Linden Tree Nursery at Antrim Park, where goats have eaten away invasive species!
Tree planting will be on the north end of Antrim Lake—Tools provided.
Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather and dirt. The event is rain or shine!
To register for FRIDAY, please visit this link
Antrim Park Tree Planting (THURSDAY)
Help FLOW plant native trees from Green Columbus’s Linden Tree Nursery at Antrim Park, where goats have eaten away invasive species!
Tree planting will be on the north end of Antrim Lake—Tools provided.
Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather and dirt. The event is rain or shine!
To register for THURSDAY, please visit this link
Garden Heights Tree Planting
In collaboration with Franklinton Area Neighbors, help plant 15 trees to strive toward the 50% tree canopy needed on this site!
RSVP to fancivicassociation@gmail.com
Honeysuckle Hackfest
Join us with Preservation Parks for the 2nd Annual Honeysuckle Hackfest! https://preservationparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=919
Hilltop YMCA Tree Planting
The Hilltop YMCA received a generous Columbus Tree Assistance Program (TAP) Grant from Franklin Soil and Water to plant 51 Ohio native trees on our property this fall. In addition, the Ohio Hispanic Coalition received additional funding from the Ohio Youth Climate Action Fund to purchase additional trees for this project!
This project is part of a larger multi-organization plan to revitalize a block of properties in the Valleyview neighborhood. The goal is to provide much needed shade in the area, which will allow for more comfortable outdoor recreation, education, and other activities for YMCA members and community residents. Increasing the canopy at the Hilltop YMCA is in alignment with the City of Columbus' Urban Forestry Master Plan, which will help reduce urban heat island effects, reduce runoff, increase air quality, and beautify the space. In addition, this planting will also provide much needed food and habitat for wildlife that migrates along the neighboring Dry Run Stream corridor.
Join us! Our goal is to have all of the holes dug and you get to do the fun part - place a tree into each hole, fill with soil, mulch, and stake.
Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes
Shovels, light gloves, and other equipment will be provided
Register Below:
October Green Drinks x Run Club
Join us for our monthly “Green Drinks” event and enjoy a walk or run along the Olentangy Trail- Try to identify our native trees and make new connections!
We will be gathering on the platform in front of the lake at the Antrim loop and then splitting into a running or walking group- perfect for all ages and ability levels!
(In collaboration with Max Altitude Run Club)
South Side Tree Planting
Healthy Homes is hosting a volunteer event to plant trees on the South Side. We will be planting trees, mulching, installing tree stakes, and watering. Free food and refreshments will be provided. This event will kick off at 1128 S. 22nd St., at the corner of S. 22nd St. and Siebert St. All are welcome to attend!
Linden Tree Nursery Giveaway
Join us for the last tree giveaway this fall at the Linden Tree Nursery! To sign up for a tree, use the link below.
Linden Tree Nursery Address: 1142 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus Tree Canopy Discussion
Northview Buckeye Garden Club (NBGC) is hosting Rosalie Hendon, City of Columbus Forester, to discuss the steps Columbus is taking to improve its tree canopy.
Presentation will start at 7:00 PM and refreshments will be served.
(Registration is limited to 60)