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Aryeh Alex

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Ohioan, public servant, and Columbus Metro Parks Commissioner. He/Him.

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Nov 11

👋 Hello, new followers!

I mainly post about our parks 🌳, the climate crisis 🌎, nature 🦋, and Ohio 🏕️.

Looking forward to engaging with folks on this platform!

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 3h

Back from Italy with a lot of great memories and some photos. www.flickr.com/photos/aryeh...

Milan and Genoa, Italy - October 2025

Photos from Milan and Genoa, Italy shot on a Fujifilm X-T5 in early October 2025.

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 1d

It was an incredible honor to represent the City of Columbus at the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Global Forum as we were awarded a Special Mention for our efforts to reduce food waste through collaboration, education, rescue, and composting.

Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 8d

The Scioto from Quarry Trails.

The Scioto River from Quarry Trail Metro Park.

Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 10d

Sunset across Darby prairie.

Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 11d

The climate crisis is here.
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Will Columbus break a rainfall record for Oct. 7? Here's what the NWS is saying

On Oct. 7, 1998, Columbus saw 1.61 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. That record is likely to be broken.

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Columbus Public Service @columbusdps.bsky.social · 13d

Our team representing at the @morpc.bsky.social 2025 Summit on Sustainability!💪

We discussed our city's trails and LinkUs, food waste diversion, @visionzerocbus.bsky.social and using zoning as a tool to boost sustainable travel and sustainability goals. #MORPCSummit

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you MORPC for inviting me to present a PechaKucha at last week’s Sustainability Summit on the work the City of Columbus is doing to reduce food waste, how our food systems are feeding landfills instead of people, and how food is a human right.

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Keep Columbus Beautiful @keepcbusbeautiful.bsky.social · 14d

We are at Barack Recreation Center today helping distribute trees to residents with Green Columbus. Didn’t reserve one? Stop by at 12:45pm to snag any that are left.

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 16d

Calling for those who are perpetrating a genocide to be dealt with is not anti-Semitic. Nor is calling out Israel and the Israeli government for their actions. We have to stop conflating Israel and Judaism. They are not the same. www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...

JewishColumbus condemns alleged 'hate speech' from local imam. Noor Islamic Center responds

A local Jewish group is demanding an apology from the Noor Islamic Cultural Center after a September sermon.

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 19d

Intersecting reflections (Alum Creek).

A photo of light reflecting in intersecting angles underneath a bridge along the Alum Creek.

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Columbus Public Service @columbusdps.bsky.social · 20d

Central Ohio throws away over a million pounds of food a day.🤯From eating leftovers to composting food scraps, you can help reduce wasted food. Learn more at columbus.gov/foodwaste

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 20d

Helping deliver hundreds of trees so residents can plant them in their yards and help us restore our city’s tree canopy while making us more resilient as the climate crisis worsens.

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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 27d

This year, may the shofar be a wake-up call for all. As we enter 5786, our commitment to justice is greater than ever.

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Keep Columbus Beautiful @keepcbusbeautiful.bsky.social · Sep 16

Scioto Sweep is happening this Sunday, September 21 at 10AM at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Register: www.givepulse.com/event/642386...

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Sep 16

Scioto sunset at Audubon.

A photo of a sunset over the Scioto River.

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Sep 11

How it started 🐛 > how it’s going 🦋

Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Sep 11

*not all 🤦‍♂️

Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Sep 10

I stopped wearing my Star of David necklace after its symbol was being used to support a genocide.

Today, I am reclaiming it with a symbol being used to show support for Palestine (which is now being deemed anti-Semitic).

Now all Jews are Zionists and many of us support our Palestinian neighbors.

A photo of a Star of David necklace with a watermelon charm in the palm of a hand.

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Sep 8

A group of native ground nesting bees have moved into the grounds of the Division of Refuse Collection's Administrative Office and I'm working with staff to make sure they have a bit of protection.

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Keep Columbus Beautiful @keepcbusbeautiful.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us on Sunday, September 21 at 10 AM for our annual Scioto River cleanup at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Signup today: www.givepulse.com/event/642386...

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Sep 1

Lighthouses of Lake Erie.

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Columbus Public Service @columbusdps.bsky.social · Aug 29

Pics from our Refuse all-staff meeting where we discussed the big changes coming to trash collection schedules!

Did you know your trash day may be changing? Download the Pickup CBUS to see your schedule and never miss a trash collection day! #PickupCBUS

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Aug 28

These changes will reduce the number of miles our refuse trucks drive and the total number of trucks on the road (without reducing the number of workers) in order to be more efficient and sustainable as the city continues to grow.

Columbus Public Service @columbusdps.bsky.social · Aug 28

The week of September 1, 2025, the City of Columbus Division of Refuse Collection will introduce new trash collection schedules for households receiving weekly city pickup service. One-half of households serviced will see a change in their collection day and collection color. #PickupCBUS

Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Aug 27

The work Emily & Susan do with Columbus Food Rescue is not only feeding people but preventing edible food from going into the landfill—all while shining a light on the food system and its waste. Hear their story on the latest Green Champions Podcast. www.thegreenchampions.com/emily-susan-...

Emily & Susan – From Teacher and Student to Co-Directors

Emily Rials and Susan Swinford are co-directors of Columbus Food Rescue. They share the story of how they came to lead Columbus Food Rescue, a program that connects…

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · Aug 26

Share the trail.

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