Clean Fuels Ohio
614-292-5443
www.cleanfuelsohio.org
A non-profit organization based at the Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research, this group works to decrease dependence on imported petroleum and increase the use of cleaner, American fuels in order to increase health and reduce pollution. Possible volunteer opportunities include organizing events, working on newsletters or the website, and helping with mailings.

Columbus Audubon Society
740-549-0333
www.columbusaudubon.org
With goals of promoting the appreciation, understanding and conservation of birds, other wildlife and their habitats, this group organizes field trips and regular nature programs, and offers classroom-field experiences. Though membership is encouraged, all are welcome to participate in activities. Volunteer opportunities include helping with the Columbus Audubon Nature Center and serving on the education or conservation committees.  

Columbus Recreation and Parks
614-645-3300
www.recparks.Columbus.gov
With the goal of enriching the lives of Columbus residents, members of this department maintain more then 230 parks throughout the city. Volunteer events include park cleanups. For more information, contact the Volunteer Office at 614-645-3325 or send and e-mail to Volunteers@columbus.gov 

Green Columbus
614-846-8802
www.greencbus.org
This non-profit organization works to attain sustainable living in Columbus by providing forums and raising awareness about environmental issues. Sponsors Green Drinks, a monthly event that raises environmental awareness in a social setting. Also works with other local environmental groups to coordinate Earth Day. More information about Earth Day 2008 and events throughout the week, including volunteer opportunities and a celebration, is available at nowgetbusy.org.  

Green Energy Ohio
614-985-6131
www.greenenergyohio.org
A non-profit organization that promotes alternative energy sources including biomass, hydropower, solar power and wind energy. The organization’s website has a calendar of statewide events that are open to the public. 

Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries
614-409-0511
www.friendsofalumcreek.org
FACT is a non-profit organization that works to preserve and protect Alum Creek by providing educational and volunteer opportunities. FACT meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday every other month, usually at Ohio Dominican University and are open to the public. More information is available on FACT’s web calendar

Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed
614-267-3386
www.olentangywatershed.org
Members of FLOW, a non-profit organization, work to educate people about and protect the Lower Olentangy River Watershed. Volunteer opportunities include educating children and the public, river cleanups, work on publications and fundraising. Upcoming events include a Vernal Pool Study (March 28) and native tree planting in Como park (April 5).

Keep Columbus Beautiful
614-267-3386
http://refuse.ci.columbus.oh.us/kcb/
Those involved with Keep Columbus Beautiful, a local affiliate of the Keep Ohio Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful programs, work to increase city pride by sponsoring cleanups and working eliminate litter and graffiti. The website has a comprehensive list of upcoming cleanups.

Ohio Environmental Council
614-487-7506
www.theoec.org
Assists individuals and groups in protecting Ohio’s air, land and water by providing resources to get involved, including an e-mail newsletter.

Ohio League of Conservation Voters
614-481-0512
www.ohiolvc.org
Organization that works to conserve the water, land and air in Ohio by education Ohio legislators and making them aware of conservation issues.

Sierra Club
614-461-0730
www.ohio.sierraclub.org/central/
Since 1892, this group has been working to protect the environment. Sierra Club members work with issues that include pollution, clean energy options and others. Multiple meetings and outdoors trips each week. Also sponsors monthly programs every second Wed. at 7:30 p.m. more information is available on the website.

GreenLink: Grassroots Advocates for the Ohio Environment

Keep America Beautiful

The Nail-A-Dumper Hotline of Franklin County

The National Arbor Day Foundation

The Ohio Division of Recycling & Litter Prevention

The Ohio Environmental Council

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Recycle, Columbus!

The Solid Waste Authority of Franklin County