Ribbit Magazine

11/18/2025

It's going to be a rainy week in Columbus! 🌧 Have you ever wondered where all of the rain goes? Did you know water from Columbus can reach the ocean? Read the full "Where Does The Rain Go?" article in the Fall 2025 issue of Ribbit! Magazine at ribbitmagazine.com.

10/31/2025

Have you seen any spooky creatures recently? Don’t be scared, be curious! 👀
Read the full “Not So Spooky Animals” article in the Fall 2025 issue of Ribbit! Magazine at ribbitmagazine.com
📸 Image: Yellow Garden Spider
Photo credit: Shannon Heist

09/24/2025

A big thank-you to Battelle for supporting Ribbit! through the Central Ohio STEM Innovation Grants! 🐸✨ Battelle invests $1.2M in STEM programs at Central Ohio non-profits, and this support makes it possible for us to launch Ribbit! in Action, a multimedia extension that brings our stories to life with videos and audio. 🌿📚

09/02/2025

The fall issue of Ribbit! Magazine is now available!

Ribbit! is celebrating its first birthday this fall, and we’re excited to share another issue with our community.

Support for this issue comes from the Friends of Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks, Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), Columbus GreenSpot, the Whitehall-Bexley Rotary Club, The Columbus Foundation’s Green Funds, and the Ohio EPA Environmental Education Fund.

Distribution will start soon. Visit www.ribbitmagazine.com to read it online today!

06/09/2025

🎣 Bonus Read! We have a special digital article just for grown-ups: Ten Tips for Teaching a Kid to Fish by Dan Armitage — educator, outdoor writer, and lifelong angler from Columbus. 🐟

Read it here: www.ribbitmagazine.com/bonus

06/02/2025

The summer issue of Ribbit! is here!

Read it online or download the PDF at www.ribbitmagazine.com.

Printed copies are making their way to our distribution points, like libraries and nature centers across the city. Grab one while supplies last!

We’ve also rolled out new membership levels so you can stay connected and be part of the Ribbit! community.

05/13/2025

A sneak peek at our summer cover!
The next issue of Ribbit! is almost here, full of fun ways for kids to explore and care for nature in Columbus. Stay tuned!

04/22/2025

Celebrate Earth Day by helping children connect with nature through Ribbit!, a free community magazine published by Naturewise Columbus!

Your donation supports the creation and distribution of Ribbit!, filled with fun stories, nature facts, and outdoor adventures that help children explore and care for the environment around them.

Each issue of Ribbit! makes its way into thousands of little hands through classrooms, libraries, and community events. The magazine sparks curiosity and builds a sense of wonder for the Earth, with local stories about creeks, critters, native plants, and the precious nature in and around Columbus.

With your help we can reach even more children, print more copies, and keep celebrating the wild and wonderful nature that surrounds us.

https://ribbitmagazine.com/donate/

04/10/2025

Join us for WOSU’s Second Saturday Kids Day on April 12 for a morning of fun, learning, and the latest issue of Ribbit! It’s free to attend, but registration is required—9–11 AM at WOSU Ross Community Studio, 1800 N. Pearl Street, Columbus.
https://www.wosu.org/kidsdays

04/09/2025

Participate in our Spring Raffle! You could win a one-year subscription to Ribbit! Magazine. Whether for yourself, a friend, a colleague, or a child in your life, this is a great opportunity to connect with the natural world. We’re also raffling off a mousepad and a fridge magnet featuring our beautiful cover photo. By entering, you’ll be supporting our general fund, which helps cover the printing costs of the magazine. Don’t miss your chance to participate and win while supporting this important community resource!
Get your tickets at https://givebutter.com/RibbitRaffle

04/05/2025

🌿 Join us at the Upper Arlington Sustainability Fair! 🌱 It’s a great chance to explore local sustainability efforts and learn something new. See you there for a fun, green day! 💚

UPDATE: Due to weather, book and bike donations and styrofoam recycling have been canceled for today.

Spring cleaning? Don't miss our Sustainability Fair where you can donate bikes, clothing, household items, and books.

Gently used clothing will be accepted inside for our clothing swap on April 19. Learn more about this event at the Circular Thrift table in the atrium.

Check out the full schedule at https://uapl.me/SF25 and join us at our Tremont Road Branch on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

03/20/2025

Are you signed up for the Ribbit! Magazine newsletter? 🌿 Stay up to date with the latest announcements and insights.

Visit the Ribbit! website and simply scroll down to find the sign-up form.

www.ribbitmagazine.com