Every Thursday, Macaroni KID NE Columbus shares five things to do with your kids in Columbus, Ohio over the coming week.
🌎 Earth Day is almost here! This week, we’re highlighting family-friendly events that celebrate our planet—think outdoor fun, hands-on activities, and simple ways kids can learn to love and protect the Earth.
Here are Macaroni KID Publisher, Heather’s picks for the best Earth Day–inspired events around Columbus this week. Click the links for all the details!
1. Earth Day of Service! More information here!
Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at Ohio Wildlife Center: property stewardship and beautification. Event is rain or shine (inside project will be provided if weather depending)
2. Earth Day Adventure More information here!
Kids will have an unbe-leaf-able time making bird feeders, playing composting games and creating recyclable crafts.
3. Earth Day More information here!
Drop by the Naturalist's Office (Sharon Woods) and learn how to make a "Seed Bomb" to help celebrate Earth Day
4. Plant a Tree Sapling (advance registration required @ Green Columbus) More information here!
Celebrate Earth Day by helping planting native Ohio trees in the forest where volunteers have been removing invasive plant species. Native trees help our forest recover to a healthy ecosystem. Please bring a shovel, work gloves and water bottle. Planting is off-trail, please treat your clothing with tick repellant. There will be walking 1/2 mile on trail to the tree planting site. Trail will include some hills.
5. Earth Day at Lightbridge Academy More information here!
Bring your family and join us for our Earth Day event on April 22nd, from 5pm-7pm. Your little ones will have the opportunity to plant seeds, make crafts, get their face painted and enjoy other fun activities throughout the evening.
6. Storytime at the Park More information here!
Have fun with literature in the park. Introduce your little one to nature with stories, songs, and large motor activities.
7. Adaptive Adventures: Adaptive Fishing! More information here!
Fishing Has No Boundaries, a local non profit, as they lead us in adaptive fishing! No experience or equipment necessary! We will provide poles, bait, and adaptive reels an poles along with support staff to help you cast and bring in that catch! This will be catch-and-release at our ADA fishing docks on Schrock lake!
This event is FREE, but RSVP is required. Please RSVP at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAEA622A3FB6-63071097-adaptive
*Adaptive Adventures programs are programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families.
8. Fairy House Fun More information here!
Flutter into Blacklick Woods to build a fairy house or toad abode. Dressing up as your favorite fairy or mythical creature is encouraged!
9. Spring Scavenger Hunt More information here!
Grab a sheet from the Park Office Lobby and take a hike around the park and look for items on the list. Once you find some, return your sheet to the lobby for a prize! (This one is from NW Columbus Macaroni Kid, but it's a great spring outdoor activity in the Metro Parks!
10. Nature Notebooks - Alum Creek More information here!
Celebrate Earth Day by making a nature notebook/journal entirely from recycled materials! Materials provided while supplies last.
Ok, this article started as 5 things to do this week, but we had to pick more than 5 since spring is FINALLY here in Columbus Ohio. But don't sleep on the weather - it is Columubs and it will be cold again next week!! Check out our full calendar for even more events around the NE Columbus area!
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