Earth Month

Celebrate Earth Month with Us!

Join the City of New Albany for Earth Day to Arbor Day from April 22 – 26 – a week of sustainability-focused activities, including paper shredding, e-waste and hazardous waste drives, an Arbor Day proclamation, and the launch of our exciting new Green Guardians program!

Become a Green Guardian!

We’re looking for student and adult volunteers to help keep our community events clean and green by ensuring compost, recycling, and trash go in the right receptacles. Want to get involved? Attend our Green Guardians training session on Earth Day, April 22, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Heit Center. Although RSVPs are not required, they are appreciated. Email your RSVP to Chelsea Nichols at cnichols@newalbanyohio.org in addition to any questions regarding the Green Guardians program.

Volunteers will receive a Green Guardians t-shirt and the opportunity to make a real impact on our community’s sustainability efforts.

Arbor Day Proclamation & Tree Planting

Celebrate Arbor Day with us on April 25 at 9:30 a.m. at Rose Run Park as we recognize the importance of trees in our community! This special event will feature an official Arbor Day proclamation, followed by local students planting over 300 trees to help grow our urban canopy.

E-Waste, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off & Paper Shredding Event

Let’s work together to keep New Albany clean and green—all are welcome!

Learn about accepted materials, e-waste guidelines, and more by clicking here.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plain Township Fire Department. Safely dispose of unused medications and help protect our waterways and environment. Can’t make the event? Drop off medications year-round at the NAPD lobby.

Nature Exploration Day

Wrap up the celebration from Earth Day to Arbor Day with Nature Exploration Day on May 1 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Taylor Farm Park! Meet friendly farm animals at the petting zoo, plant seeds in the Community Garden, and learn about native plants. Kids can also embark on a fun scavenger hunt with prizes!

This free, family-friendly event is presented by the City of New Albany, COSI, and New Albany-Plain Local Schools. Due to limited parking, please consider walking, biking, or ridesharing. We hope to see you there!