Celebrate Earth Month in Dublin with sustainability events

The city of Dublin always has a full schedule of celebrating Earth Month in April. 

Check out some great upcoming #SustainbleDublin initiatives. Some are applicable to Dublin residents only, so make sure you check links and registration requirements.

Check website for details and registration for the below activities and more Spring fun.

Dublin Earth Day events

Good Deeds Day – April 14. Celebrate by doing good deeds for our planet! Take advantage of our many sustainable resources. Find some of these resources on the website (scroll to bottom), including recycling, composting, pick-up litter kits, gardening, volunteering, and more.

Family Fishing Fun – April 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Bring the family to the DCRC pond for a fun way to learn techniques for catching and releasing fish. Register here!

Dublin’s Stream Habitat – April 18, 5-6 p.m. Learn about the streams in Dublin flowing into the Scioto River. Discussion includes how to assess the water quality by looking at the environment around the stream and at the insect larvae living in the water. Register here! 

Earth Day Planting – April 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Learn and serve! Take part in a community prairie planting at Kaltenbach Community Park. The City’s Horticulture Team will be on-site to demonstrate seedling and tree plantings throughout the morning as volunteers contribute to the beauty and eco-health of this park by helping with planting. Register here to volunteer. 

Earth Day Exploration Hike with Barbara Ray – April 23, 6-7:15 p.m. Use your senses for a peaceful, reflective outdoor experience. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable hiking shoes as you set out for a two to three-mile excursion through Wedgewood Hills Park. Register here!

Arbor Day Tree Planting – April 27, 9 a.m. to noon. Join the City of Dublin Foresters as they plant a tree commemorating Arbor Day at Hawks Nest Park. Get free knowledge and seeds from the team and learn how to prune and mulch trees in your own yard.

Sustainable Saturday – May 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do your spring cleaning through the month of April and dispose of your unwanted items at the Sustainable Saturday event. Old documents, household hazardous waste, clothing and small home items, Styrofoam, e-waste and prescription drugs will all be collected at the event separately. Learn more!

Keep Dublin Green Kits

Park clean-up kits are available for groups looking to give back. The kits include trash and recycle bags, gloves, safety vests, a scavenger hunt for kids, and even a selfie stick. Click here to reserve a kit, while supplies last.

DCRC is hosting other fun events to celebrate being outdoors. 

Some activities may apply to residents only. See website for details.

Specials and events for Earth Day and Arbor Day in Columbus