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Shelly Douglas - The Nation’s Largest Earth Day Service Event
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How do you mobilize an entire city to take action for the environment? Shelly Douglas of Green Columbus shows us how a small but mighty nonprofit can make a big impact through community engagement and planting roots for sustainable change.
In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring work of Shelly Douglas, the driving force behind Green Columbus. From organizing the largest volunteer-driven Earth Day event in the country to running a community tree nursery, Shelly shares her passion for creating equitable environmental outcomes. We learn about the logistics of large-scale tree planting, the challenges faced by nonprofits, and how anyone can become a Green Champion by taking small steps in their local community.
Episode in a glance
- The Impact and Operations of Green Columbus
- Celebrating Earth Day with Green Columbus
- The Logistics of Tree Planting and Environmental Activism
- Becoming a Green Champion: How You Can Make a Difference
- The Challenges and Future of Green Columbus
- How to Get Involved
Resources
- The International Society of Arboriculture Tree Planting Specifications
- City of Columbus Video - How to Plant a Tree in Columbus, Ohio
- Ohio Department of Natural Resources Guidelines
About Shelly Douglas
Connect with Shelly & find out more about Green Columbus:
Chapters
1. Welcome to Green Champions (00:00:00)
2. Diving Deeper with Shelly Douglas of Green Columbus (00:01:05)
3. The Impact and Operations of Green Columbus (00:01:34)
4. Celebrating Earth Day with Green Columbus (00:03:39)
5. The Logistics of Tree Planting and Environmental Activism (00:07:42)
6. Becoming a Green Champion: How You Can Make a Difference (00:14:58)
7. The Challenges and Future of Green Columbus (00:23:08)
8. How to Get Involved (00:30:04)
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