GreenSpot Kids

Started in 2011, the GreenSpot for Kids program engages children on how they can help the Earth. In 2017 it expanded to include activities and lesson plans for a K-12 educators to engage their students.

Our cute ambassador, GreenSpot, was inspired by students. Get to know him better by reading the GreenSpot and the Dots Book(PDF, 3MB) and find out what it means to be green. Students (and adults alike) can become green and have a positive impact in the neighborhoods we live in.

We encourage your family to join the Columbus GreenSpot Program. If all of us work together, we can keep Columbus green, and we’ll continue to have a beautiful place to live, work and play.

Teacher Resources

There are many resources available for your classroom or group. Special call out! The GreenSpot Advisory Board compiled a list of local organizations that offer lesson plans and activities for K-12 educators. Take a look at the Green lesson plans flyer(PDF, 882KB) and the Green lesson plans and activities spreadsheet(PDF, 684KB).

A few additional resources:

• 24x18 Activity Poster(PDF, 396KB)
• Columbus Green Walks School Tour(PDF, 2MB) (learn about energy, water, transportation, and recycling) which includes worksheets on mapping your own route, creating your own storyboard, and natural resources.
• Community Resource Guide(PDF, 222KB) covering presentations, field trips, grants, supplies and services, reading recommendations for kids, and events.  

Green Tips for Kids

GreenSpot for Kids came together because of a partnership between Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's Columbus GreenSpot program and the Ohio Environmental Education Fund.