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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 Keep 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.

July Events & Programs

Community & Special Events

Rain Barrels Giveaway with Coke
Saturday, July 12 |  9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Franklin Park Conservatory Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, July 16 |  3:00–6:00 PM

Franklin Park Conservatory
We Go Green – CRPD Special Event
Friday, July 18 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Westgate Community Center
Litter League Night at the Clippers Game
Tuesday, July 22 | 7:00 PM
Huntington Park

Tabling at Pearl Market
Thursday, July 31 | 11:00 AM
Pearl Market – Downtown Columbus

Library & Youth Programs

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

• Monday, July 7 | 3:00–4:00 PM | Parsons
• Tuesday, July 22 | 3:00–4:00 PM | Marion-Franklin
• Thursday, July 24 | 2:00–3:00 PM | Gahanna – Meeting Room 1 + 2
• Wednesday, July 30 | 2:00–3:00 PM | Reynoldsburg – School Help Center

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

• Thursday, July 3 | 1:00–2:00 PM | Northern Lights
• Thursday, July 10 | 1:30–2:30 PM | Grove City Library
• Friday, July 18 | 2:30–3:30 PM | Whitehall
• Monday, July 21 | 1:00–2:00 PM | Southeast – Meeting Room
• Wednesday, July 23 | 2:00–3:00 PM | Northside – Meeting Room 1
• Tuesday, July 29 | 1:30–2:30 PM | Linden

Eco-Adventure Challenge
Kids become “Eco-Explorers,” learning how to reduce waste and recycle properly through hands-on games and activities.

• Wednesday, July 2 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Main Library
• Wednesday, July 9 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Canal Winchester
• Monday, July 28 | 10:00–11:00 AM | Main Library

School & Camp Programs

Pollinator Garden Mural Project
Leading a student art mural project inside the school focused on the theme of pollinator gardens.
Thursday, July 10 | 8:30 AM
Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy

Whetstone Park Summer Camp Clean Up
Tuesday, July 15 | 12:00
Whetstone Park

Workshops & Presentations

Compost Presentation with Master Gardeners (OSU Extension)
Learn how to compost food and yard waste during this interactive session following a community gardening activity and lunch.
Tuesday, July 15 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Kelton House

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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.