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.

JOIN US!

And Why YOU Should Want to Do It Too

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

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

Columbia Green is an equal opportunity organization and does not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law. Membership and participation in our organization is open to all.

See our Strategic Plan

2024 Stratigic Plan

Board of Directors

Board Members

Weston Beck

Tom Bruce

Adam Elvington - Chair, Member Engagement

Jenna Gilbreath - Co-Chair, Festival of Gardens

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

Kim Snyder - Co-Chair, Festival of Gardens

Kimberly Vinson

Chris Wormley - Chair, Community Grants & Awards

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

Rebecca Townsend - Liaison, Historic Columbia

Officers

Jennifer Young - President

Adam Elvington - Vice President

Secretary: Open

Hardy Childers - Treasurer

Austin Saggus - Past President