When we think about Earth Day, it’s easy to picture faraway forests or melting ice caps. But some of the most meaningful environmental work is happening right here in Central Ohio. It’s happening in our neighborhoods, in our parks, on our sidewalks, and in our soil.
At Community Shares of Mid Ohio, we are proud to work with local nonprofits that care for the environment every single day. These organizations remind us that protecting the planet starts with caring for the place we call home. Their work is rooted in community, driven by people, and powered by the belief that change is possible.
Here are a few of the Community Shares members helping Central Ohio thrive:
Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty? Check Out These Nonprofits.
Four Seasons City Farm
In the heart of Columbus, neighbors are transforming vacant lots into vegetable gardens. Four Seasons City Farm is about more than just growing food. It is about growing community and reclaiming space for something good.
Friends of Goodale Park
If you have ever walked through Goodale Park and admired the trees or the flowers, you have experienced the work of Friends of Goodale Park. Their volunteers keep this historic space beautiful, accessible, and welcoming for everyone.
Care About Environmental Policy? Get Involved with These Organizations.
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA)
OEFFA brings together farmers, food lovers, and advocates to support sustainable agriculture and strong local food systems. Their work protects Ohio’s natural resources and keeps rural communities thriving.
Ohio Environmental Council (OEC)
OEC works to secure clean air, safe water, and strong environmental protections across Ohio. They bring science, advocacy, and heart into every effort to create a healthier, more just future.
Looking to Team Up with Eco-Minded Changemakers? Start Here.
Simply Living
Simply Living helps people reconnect with what really matters through community education and meaningful action. Their programs inspire thoughtful choices and show how sustainable living can be both practical and powerful.
Central Ohio Green Education Fund
Through WGRN 91.9 FM, they uplift local voices and promote civic action on sustainability, democracy, social justice, and peace, bringing environmental issues to the heart of Central Ohio’s airwaves.
This Earth Day, we celebrate the people behind these efforts and the communities that make their work possible. Their dedication reminds us that Earth Day is not just about one day of awareness. It is about how we live, how we care for each other, and how we care for the world around us.
It starts right here. It starts with us. And it starts in Central Ohio.
