Explore all of the ways you can help keep Columbus clean and beautiful

Custom Day of Service

Investing in our community starts with you!

Keep Columbus Beautiful's Custom Day of Service allows companies and organizations to invest in a service opportunity of their choice.  The Columbus Beautiful staff is dedicated to making your custom day of service impactful and fun for your company.  We provide the project, handle all logistics, and supply all necessary materials. This is an excellent opportunity to engage your clients, employees, and their family members.

Upcoming Events

Community & Corporate Events

Franklin Park Conservatory Farmer’s Market
Date: Wednesday, June 4
Time: 3:30–6:00 PM
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory

Deloitte Impact Day
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Glenwood Park

Anheuser-Busch Corporate Cleanup
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Cooper Park

Pollinator Palooza
Date: Saturday, June 21
Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory

Library & Youth Programs

Pollinator Power

Kids explore the magic of pollinators through games, crafts, and planting activities that promote biodiversity and environmental stewardship.

• June 9, 2:00–3:00 PM – Hilliard Branch Library

• June 11, 2:00–3:00 PM – New Albany Branch Library

• June 18, 2:00–3:00 PM – Shepard Branch Library

• June 30, 2:00–3:00 PM – Driving Park Library

Recycled Art Creations

Unleash creativity with recycled materials while learning about the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

• June 10, 1:30–2:30 PM – Grove City Library

• June 16, 1:00–2:00 PM – Barnett Library

• June 25, 2:00–3:00 PM – South High Branch Library

• June 27, 2:00–3:00 PM – Hilltop Branch Library

Eco-Adventure Challenge

Kids become “Eco-Explorers,” learning how to reduce waste and recycle properly through hands-on games and activities.
Date: Monday, June 23
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM
Location: Dublin Branch Library

School & Camp Programs

Whetstone Summer Camp
Date: Tuesday, June 17
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Whetstone Community Center

Ecole Kenwood Elementary Zoology Camp
Dates:

• Wednesday, June 25, 8:30–11:30 AM

• Thursday, June 26, 8:30–11:30 AM
  Location: Ecole Kenwood Elementary

Water Conservation & Clean Water Workshop
Date: Monday, June 30
Time: 8:30–11:30 AM
Location: Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy

Youth Education

Keep Columbus Beautiful offers free youth education programming to classrooms, youth clubs, day camps, afterschool programs, community groups, and more! Educational services are available to students of all ages, including those in elementary, middle, and high school. Programming is designed with learning standards in mind and is tailored to your group's specific needs, featuring a range of activities, including workshops, presentations, lessons, and more.

Download Resources

• Education Programs(PDF, 2MB)
• Coloring Pages(PDF, 336KB)

Adult Education

Keep Columbus offers free adult education programming to businesses, neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations, private clubs, civic organizations, universities, and more. Programming is tailored to your group's needs in the form of workshops, presentations, lessons, & more.

Join the Adopt-an-Area program to help keep our streets clean and litter-free. Adopting groups take care of roads and surrounding public spaces throughout Columbus, picking up trash along their adopted street segment. Participating in Adopt-an-Area is a great way to show civic pride, engage with colleagues and friends, and build community ties.