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