• The 2023 Earth Day Action Toolkit — your resource for all things Earth Day and environmental advocacy.
• The Earth Day event finder — search for local events taking place near you.
• The Climate Literacy Communications Toolkit — learn about the key messaging and research behind climate literacy.

• Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson spearheaded the creation of Earth Day after witnessing an oil spill in Santa Barbara, CA. Under his leadership, the first Earth Day was in 1970.
• The first Earth Day sparked an outpouring of environmental activism, and less than six months later, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency were formed.
• Earth Day went global in 1990.

• Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mudhens | Tuesday, April 18 | 6:15 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$21 | All hot dogs are 10 cents for Dime-A-Dog Night.
• BINGO Night | Tuesday, April 18 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Compete for fun prizes with local host Travis Hoewischer leading the way.

• Happy Hour | Wednesday, April 19 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Buzzed Bull Creamery, 50 S. Liberty St. #150, Powell | Free | Enjoy a networking event with spiked ice cream available.
• An Evening with Matthew Desmond | Wednesday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | Columbus College of Art & Design, 60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus | $30 | Hear from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Evicted.”

• Fangirl Fantasy: Harry Styles vs. Taylor Swift | Thursday, April 20 | 9 p.m. | Skully’s Music Diner, 1151 N. High St., Short North | $15 | Dance the night away to your favorite songs by these two pop stars.
• A Mad Hatter Tea Party | Friday, April 21 | 4-6 p.m. | Visit Grove City, 3995 Broadway, Ste. 100, Grove City | Free | Learn how to properly pour and stir tea + the health benefits in honor of National Tea Day.

• Kate McSweeney-Pishotti was appointed as the city’s new public safety director for the Columbus Department of Public Safety. Kate is the first woman to take on this role in Columbus, and said, “It is an immense responsibility, but one I am prepared to accept.”

• The “Elephant Bath Experience” is available at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium starting in May. For $149, you can give one of the Zoo elephants a 45-minute bath. Plus, stay tuned for summer dates to hang out with the youngest Asian elephant during a “Playdate with Frankie” experience.

• Sunrise Kayaking officially opened for the season, and reservations are available online. Rides start at the Dublin Springs Park and all equipment, such as life jackets and paddles, are provided.

• Tax Day. If you’re tying up loose ends last minute, here is everything you need to know about filing with the City of Columbus. Plus, find 18% discounts today at spots like Buca di Beppo and Brio Italian Grille.

• Ohio-based Wright-Patt Credit Union purchased a 1.6-acre, $1.2 million site at S. Hamilton Road and E. Broad Street in Whitehall. Although exact plans have yet to be announced, a potential branch could open in this space, which is located inside Norton Crossing. (Columbus Business First)

• New Albany resident and Victoria’s Secret founder Les Wexner was featured on Forbes’ 2023 World Billionaires List for his $6 billion net worth this year. He was listed alongside other Ohioans like LeBron James and Steven Spielberg.

• As summer is nearing, Columbus Recreation and Parks is hosting a swimsuit drive, where community members can drop off new swimsuits at any local community center. Those in need of swimsuits can pick one up at Columbus Aquatics Center.

• April is Safe Dig Month. Are you ready to start your spring outdoor projects? Before you dig, Duke Energy reminds you to call 8-1-1 three days before you dig to avoid injuries, outages, and costly repairs. Bonus: This national service is completely free, and marks underground utility lines.*

• This wedding season make sure to shower the happy couple with the perfect gift. Our online store (Six & Main) features presents such as dinner napkins by Willow Ship and celebratory cards by Joy Paper Co. Start shopping.

🍸 Drinks

• White Orchid Martini — served with an edible flower
• Lycheetini — fruity and sweet, but strong
• Spicy Tango — a spicy mezcal finish
• Kentucky Lemonade — made with bourbon and ginger ale

🍽️ Dinner

• Trio combo — salsa, queso, and housemade guacamole (which was our favorite) served with chips
• Chicken street tacos — two tacos served with sauteed chicken and Mexican street corn
• BBQ jalapeno flatbread — sweet and tangy sauce with a kick