April 16, 2024

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🌍 Protecting our planet

Keep Columbus Beautiful is a City of Columbus sustainability program. | Photo by @keepcolumbusbeautifuloh

Earth Day is Monday, April 22 — a day dedicated to supporting the environment and protecting natural resources. If you want to make a difference locally, here are five ways to contribute and celebrate.

City Nature Challenge: Columbus

From Friday, April 26-Thursday, May 2, download and use the iNatrulist app to track animals, plants, and fungus you spot in CBUS. This helps scientists study local species to know the best ways to protect them.

2024 Earth Day Celebration

This free, family-friendly event will be at Genoa Park on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, compostable crafts, and 40+ vendors from environmentally friendly businesses and non-profits.

Earth Day Columbus

This organization supports the largest volunteer event for Earth Day in the country. Scroll the map to find your neighborhood and choose a volunteer event in your area. Options range from city cleanups to building a garden.

get (5).jpeg — Kids can learn about the environment through dances and activities at the Zoo. | Photo by @columbuszoo

Earth Day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, head to the Zoo for “Party for the Planet,” which teaches kids about the importance of being green. Kids can also try a variety of conservation activities, hear from zookeepers, and meet insects from The Ohio State University’s Insectary.

Earth Day Tree Planting

Support our local metro parks by planting a tree at Quarry Trails on Monday, April 22 from 5-6 p.m. All supplies are provided and all are welcome.

Remember, keeping Columbus clean can be a priority everyday, not just on Earth Day. Don’t forget about local organizations you can contribute to year-round to help improve the air quality of Columbus, including Keep Columbus Beautiful, Green Columbus, and the Ohio Environmental Council.

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What local environmental causes do you want to learn more about?

A. Recycling
B. Gardening and planting trees
C. Litter clean-ups
D. Reducing carbon footprints

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Events

Tuesday, April 16

Ohio State Baseball vs. Wright State | Tuesday, April 16 | 6 p.m. | Bill Davis Stadium, 560 Borror Dr., Campus | $8-$12 | The Buckeyes look to continue their win streak after an 11-1 victory against Iowa.

Wednesday, April 17

Upper Deck Golf | Wednesday, April 17-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Campus | $80-$100 | Combine your love for Buckeye football and golf by teeing off inside inside Ohio Stadium.

Thursday, April 18

Cocktails at the Conservatory: Blooms & Bubbly | Thursday, April 18 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $30-$35 | Browse the botanical gardens and sip champagne while you listen to live music from local duo Honey & Blue.

Friday, April 19

Drake White | Friday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Downtown | $18 | The country singer with hits like “Makin’ Me Look Good” will take the stage.
Columbus Fury vs. Atlanta Vibe | Friday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $29-$154 | Our hometown professional volleyball team is looking for their first home win in April.
5k Beer Run | Friday, April 19 | 8-9 p.m. | Jackie O’s On Fourth, 171 N. 4th St., Downtown | $35-$50 | Run or walk 3.1 miles and finish with a craft brew from Jackie O’s.

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Travel

10 Vrbos so amazing, they won 2024’s “Vacation Rentals of the Year”

The Paradise Found Vrbo in Florida, seen from the back with its expansive pool, palm tress, and outdoor living room.

Yes, all of these incredible houses are available to book. | Photo of Paradise Found via Vrbo

Vrbo released this year’s list of Vacation Rentals of the Year, and we can’t stop looking at these incredible homes.

Ranging from $711 to $4,750 a night and built to accommodate a crowd, these Vrbos were made to host the next big family vacation or group trip.

Sedona, Arizona: Palatial Paradise Estate

Heated infinity pool, game room, outdoor fireplace

Sand Lake, Michigan: Sandy Lakehouse

Pickleball court, bikes, paddleboards, and kayaks

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Casa Acantilado

Ocean-view bedrooms, cliffside sauna, hot tub

See photos of all 10 Vrbos

News Notes

Featured

Forbes listed Columbus as the fastest-growing city in the US. The publication also recognized CBUS as being a “wonderful place to visit” for restaurants like Cobra, Agni, and Lawbird.

Kids

Kids Bowl Free, a nationwide program, runs from May-September and offers kids up to two free games of bowling per day. Here are the participating alleys in Columbus: Columbus Square Bowling Palace, Gahanna Lanes, RollHouse Entertainment-Columbus, and Sequoia Pro Bowl.

Sports

After four years with the Buckeyes, forward Zed Key announced he’s transferring to Dayton. Additionally, former five-star Kentucky center Aaron Bradshaw committed to Ohio State. Let’s go Bucks.

Real Estate

An island home about 30 miles east of Columbus hit the market for $5.75 million. The secluded mansion and guest house features nine bedrooms, two boat houses, walking trails, a pool, and a movie theater. This is the first time the home has ever been for sale.

Plan Ahead

Mother’s Day is less than a month away. Use our brunch guide to choose from 34 restaurants, and plan the perfect day for your mom and the family.

Eat

We’re working on a list of the top Mexican restaurants in Columbus. Send us your favorites, and be sure to include your go-to order for a chance to be included in an upcoming newsletter.

Listen

Is Ryan Day settled on his 2024 starting lineup? Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Ohio State Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Real Estate

Looking to upgrade apartment living? Keep an eye out for these four must-see communities coming to Central Ohio this year. Hint: We’re talking resort-style pools, pickleball courts, Vegas-style game rooms, and more.*

Home

Lower your energy bills before summer. Renewal by Andersen^® will replace old windows with beautiful, energy-efficient windows — get a free quote and shop a limited-time spring savings event.*

Sports

🏌️ Swinging for success

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Low Amateur Neal Shipley (right) poses with the Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler. | Photo by @PGATOURU

Ohio State golfer Neal Shipley had a bucket list weekend at the Masters Tournament.

The graduate student golfer won the Low Amateur at the 2024 Masters, and he got paired with five-time Masters winner Tiger Woods to finish the tournament on Sunday.

“He was great to me all day,” Shipley said about Woods in a press conference. “Couldn’t be more appreciative of him just being awesome today, and it was just really cool to be around him and just the attention he gets and the roars. The crowds were phenomenal.”

Shipley is now the second-ever Buckeye golfer to win the Low Amateur at the Masters. He’s preceded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, who went on to win the Masters six times.

Shipley will compete in another major tournament this summer — the US Open at the Pinehurst No. 2 course from Monday, Aug. 26-Sunday, Sept. 8.

The Buy

This sleek outdoor side table that doubles as a cooler, perfect for the warmer days ahead. Pop the top off to reveal ice and your refreshing beverage of choice.

Answered

What is your favorite genre of music to see in concert?

Blink 182 is coming to Columbus in August. | Photo by @blink182

Rock: 27% | Country: 17% | R&B/Soul: 13%

20 upcoming concerts

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Hanna

From the editor

We tested out the iNaturalist app, and it’s free and easy to use. Not only will using this app help contribute to our local environment, but you can also connect with naturalists and learn about organisms you observe.

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