Upper Arlington Sustainability Fair 2026

Join UAPL, Sustainable UA and the City of UA as we celebrate the sustainable initiatives happening in our community. Visit with local organizations, try hands-on activities, and learn about sustainable backyard practices with Franklin Soil & Water.

Saturday, April 11 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Upper Arlington Public Library
Tremont Road Branch
2800 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington

Atrium Exhibitors

• Sustainable Upper Arlington
• Upper Arlington Public Library
• Ask Dr. TreeBiology
• Catch the Water
• City of Upper Arlington
• Columbus Fashion Academy
• Columbus Green Spot
• Drive Electric Columbus
• Franklin County Pollinator Pathway Project
• Franklin Soil and Water
• Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW)
• Friends of UA Parks
• Healthy Home Habitats OSU research study
• OSU Department of Design REBELab
• Solar United Neighbors (SUN)
• Scioto Watershed Action Group (SWAG)
• Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC)
• SWACO
• Teen Corps and the Less Waste Cookbook
• UA High School Environmental Club
• UA Tree Commission
• Upper Arlington Community Health Action Team (CHAT)/Franklin County Public Health
• Xerces Society

Outdoor Activities

Electric Vehicle Showcase
Sponsored by Drive Electric Columbus
See electric vehicles and chat with EV owners and advocates.

Compost Sale and Preorder Pickup
Sponsored by GoZERO
Place orders at https://gozero.org/marketplace. Use code SPR26 for 20% discount.

Bike Repair and Advice
Bike Donations
Sponsored by Franklinton Cycle Works and Westerville Bike Shop
Stop by with your bicycle for free advice, repair and maintenance by our volunteers. Donate a bike to FCW’s community program.

Drop-Off Recycling
Sponsored by Goodwill Columbus and Columbus Micro Systems and The City of Upper Arlington

• Household goods
• Electronics like computers, printers, office equipment, mobile devices, cords, chargers, and all types of batteries. We cannot accept items with refrigerant.
• Styrofoam (no packing peanuts or food containers)
• Empty prescription pill bottles

Bake Sale
Sponsored by UA High School Marine Biology Club
Grab a treat and support the club’s initiatives.

Friends Theater @ 11 am

Community Backyards Rebate Workshop
with Franklin Soil and Water
Learn how you can use rain barrels, rain gardens, and more to help protect our waterways and environment. One voucher per home is available for a native plant, rain barrel or compost bin. Once registered through our calendar at ualibrary.org we’ll put you in touch with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District to make arrangements to get your voucher at the event.

Youth Department from 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Satur-PLAY
Bringing young kids with you? Stop by the Youth Department for a sustainability-themed activity from our librarians.