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.
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!
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)
South Side Tree Giveaway
Join us at the Barack Community Center to pick up a free tree grown at Green Columbus’ Linden Tree Nursery. This will be the second of three tree giveaways this fall and participants will drive through the community center parking lot and volunteers will place the trees in their cars. To sign up for a tree use the link below.
Barack Community Center Address: 580 E Woodrow Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
Franklinton Tree Giveaway
Join us at the Dodge Park and Community Center to pick up a free tree from Green Columbus’ Linden Tree Nursery! This is the first of three tree giveaways this fall and Green Columbus is so excited to be continuing this awesome program. Individuals will drive through the community center parking lot and pick up their selected tree. To sign up for a tree, please use the link below.
Sign up for your free tree here.
Dodge Park and Community Center Address: 667 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Scioto Sweep
Join us on September 21st to clean up the Scioto River and paddle in a kayak or canoe.
City of Columbus November Election Youth-Led Debate
Columbus Stand Up is hosting a youth-led debate between the candidates in the City of Columbus Board of Education and City Council races. This a great opportunity to come hear the youth-moderated debate and learn more about the candidates’ perspectives on issues impacting Columbus residents.
Green Columbus Science Sunday
Science Sundays at Blacklick Metro Park will be taking place one Sunday a month and will feature a different topic and host each month. The program is led and orchestrated by the Blacklick Woods Metro Park Naturalists. In September, Green Columbus will be hosting! Come on out!
