Columbus is home to the largest Earth Day volunteer effort in the country, according to the Earth Day Network.
Columbus is home to the largest Earth Day volunteer effort in the country, according to the Earth Day Network. Last year alone, Green Columbus mobilized 3,600 volunteers who clocked more than 11,000 service hours at 132 worksites. Below are just three of the many ways you can contribute. greencbus.org
Glen Echo Park CleanupWhen: 9 a.m. to noon, April 19
Where: Park is accessible via Cliffside Drive or Indianola Avenue, University District
Volunteers requested: 50
Ages: All
The goal: Pick up garbage, pull weeds and plant bare-root seedlings in historic Glen Echo Park. The cleanup area will also include the park's creek bed.
School for the Deaf Tree PlantingWhen: 9 a.m. to noon, April 26
Where: 500 Morse Rd., Clintonville
Volunteers requested: 150
Ages: All
The goal: Plant 1,500 trees that will enfold a conservation easement near the Ohio School for the Deaf and the Bill Moose Run ravine.
Kossuth Street GardenWhen: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 19 Where: 641 E. Kossuth St., South Side
Volunteers requested: 150
Ages: All
The goal: Get ready to clean, till and plant in the Kossuth Street Garden. Volunteers are encouraged to bring books for donation. There will also be music and dancing.