New Albany Earth Day to Arbor Day events

The City of New Albany celebrates our planet with events from Earth Day to Arbor Day from April 21-27, 2024. 

Activities include a variety of activities for everyone who wants to help make our community greener. 

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New Albany Earth Day to Arbor Day events

Compost Storytime

Sunday, April 21 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at Columbus Metropolitan Library New Albany Branch

Join two of the New Albany-Plain Local students who were awarded the first Student Leaders in Sustainability grant on their mission to educate everyone about how easy composting really is!

New Albany 101: Public Service Department Tour

Tuesday, April 23 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Public Service Complex, 7800 Bevelhymer Rd.

Join a behind-the-scenes tour of the department that makes New Albany better for both residents and visitors every day of the year. New Albany’s public service crews take care of everything from street trees to snow removal, and traffic lights to sanitary sewers.

Participants can learn more about our vehicles, equipment, salt barn, solar panels, and composting!

Taylor Farm Park Community Garden Open House

Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Taylor Farm Park, 5526 E. Dublin Granville Rd.

When complete, the new community garden at Taylor Farm Park will feature both traditional and raised planting beds, a potting and storage shed and indoor restrooms.s

Join Adrienne Joly, New Albany’s director of administrative services, for tours and updates on the construction of the new garden. The open house format of this event will allow Adrienne and Healthy New Albany staff to answer questions while you explore and enjoy a garden-themed snack!

New Albany Arbor Day Proclamation

Friday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. at Resch Park, 6359 E. Dublin Granville Rd.

Join Mayor Sloan Spalding as he officially proclaims April 26 as Arbor Day in New Albany and encourages all of us to plant trees to promote the well-being of this and future generations.

Immediately following the Arbor Day Proclamation ceremony, the City of New Albany’s Forestry team will work with New Albany Plain-Local Schools students to plant 100 saplings in Resch Park. The Proclamation Ceremony is open to the public, but the tree planting is a private collaboration with the schools.

E-Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Drives

Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Public Service Complex, 7800 Bevelhymer Rd.

Dispose of your e-waste and household hazardous waste at the New Albany Service Center. Click here for household hazardous waste guidelines.

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