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April is Earth Month, and it’s the perfect time to give back to the environment right here in Columbus. One of the simplest ways to make a difference? Plant a tree!
Columbus needs more trees, and while our Forestry team planted 2,777 trees last year, expanding our tree canopy takes all of us. Trees help shade homes and streets, improve air quality, reduce flooding and even contribute to safer, healthier neighborhoods.
Ready to get started? Watch our quick how-to video on planting a tree, and explore the Urban Forestry Master Plan progress report to see how we’re growing Columbus’ canopy together.
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Fresh, healthy food is back on the move! Mobile Produce Markets return this month, providing a week’s supply of fresh produce to eligible families at no cost.
Markets run from April through November at select community centers across Columbus, making it easier for families to access nutritious food close to home.
Learn more, and find a location near you!
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The theatre season begins with August Wilson’s powerful The Piano Lesson, a story of family, legacy and the choices that shape our future.
Set in 1930s Pittsburgh, the play follows siblings Berniece and Boy Willie as they struggle over the fate of a treasured family heirloom—a piano rich with history and meaning.
Performances are April 10-12 and April 17-19, and tickets are just $5. View the performance schedule, and purchase tickets today.
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There’s a new reason to visit the Fran Ryan Center! Taste & See Café is now serving brunch on the second and fourth Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning April 11.
Stop in during the week, Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for breakfast or lunch. Learn more about this locally-owned small business.
Come in for great food, a welcoming space and another way to connect with your community!
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Celebrate Earth Month by rolling up your sleeves and making a visible impact in our parks and neighborhoods! Join us at one of these upcoming volunteer opportunities:
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Conservation at Innis Park: April 18, 9 a.m. to noon. Plant tree seedlings, remove invasive species and help clean up the park. Sign up to volunteer.
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IGNITE! Know Your Worth: April 18, 8:30 a.m. to noon or noon to 3:30 p.m. at East High School. Support setup, registration, programming, meals and cleanup. Sign up to volunteer.
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Earth and Arbor Day Celebration: April 24, 10 a.m. to noon at Glenwood Park. Help with tree planting, mulching, landscaping and more. Sign up to volunteer.
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Conservation at Kenney Nature Preserve: May 9, 9 a.m. to noon. Plant seedlings, remove invasive species and support habitat restoration. Sign up to volunteer.
Let’s work together to keep our parks healthy, beautiful and thriving for everyone!
Check out upcoming events below, and explore the events calendar!
School’s Out Spring
April 3-10
Community Center Spring Egg Hunts
April 4 | 10 a.m. | Your local community center
Mobile Produce Markets
April 9 | 2 p.m. | Dodge and Holton community centers
Mobile Produce Markets
April 10 | 2 p.m. | Barnett and Far East community centers
Linden Green Line Online Survey Closes
April 10
The Piano Lesson
April 10-12 | Columbus Performing Arts Center
IGNITE! Know Your Worth
April 18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | East High School
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