Columbia Green

Who We Are

Columbia Green is a nonprofit that exists to improve and protect the natural beauty of greater Columbia and promote a healthy environment for all our citizens.

We’re on a mission to optimize the environment to enhance the quality of life in the greater Columbia area.

What We Do

We partner with other nonprofits to support community projects that preserve and improve public green-spaces with sustainable plantings and trees. We provide education and experiences to promote gardening, and urban forestry, and green spaces, helping to create a healthier environment. for all our citizens.

And Why YOU Should Want to Do It Too

If you love Columbia like we do, you probably would love to be a Columbia Greener.

As a member, you can help us create a healthier environment by enhancing and preserving public green spaces, and helping to promote gardening and restore our urban canopy,

Board of Directors

Board Members

Weston Beck

Brittany Childers

Sarah Christmus

Adam Elvington - Chair, Member Engagement

Ian Hamilton - Liaison, Columbia Tree & Appearance Commission

Jimmilib Harrison - Founding Member

Susan Hitchcock

Marilyn Hogan

April Lucas - Chair, Beat the Heat

Hillary McDonald

Jack McKenzie

Katie Schreiber

Chris Wormley - Chair, Community Grants & Awards

Brian Neiger - Liaison, City of Columbia, Forestry & Beautification

Rebecca Townsend - Liaison, Historic Columbia

Officers

Jennifer Young - President

Jed Warner - Vice President

Sarah Barker - Recording Secretary

Austin Saggus - Interim Treasurer

Melissa Ligon - Corresponding Secretary

Austin Saggus - Past President