Ribbit! is a free nature and science magazine for kids across Columbus and Franklin County, published four times a year by Naturewise Columbus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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ISSUE 9 · FALL 2026

Fall is full of surprises!

Meet amazing animals, explore local nature and discover something new in every story.

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New: Explore our Media Library!

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Watch & Listen

Videos from Columbus parks and audio stories you can hear anytime.

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For Educators

Free classroom sets for Franklin County teachers, every season.

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Share Your Wild Side

Be one of the first 20 kids to send a nature story or drawing this fall and get a Wild Republic Flipkins toy. Every child gets a thank-you card.

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Where can you find Ribbit?

Ribbit! is free, and it goes fast! We deliver each new issue to libraries, nature centers, schools, recreation centers, and community events across Columbus and Franklin County. Copies are available while supplies last, and each location handles its own display, so availability can vary.

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As a thank-you, we’ll mail Ribbit! to your home, four issues a year. Your gift helps keep the magazine free for kids across Columbus and Franklin County.

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As a thank-you, we’ll mail Ribbit! to your home, and with your permission, thank you by name in the magazine.

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Naturewise Columbus keeps Ribbit! free for children across Columbus and Franklin County. Learn how we’re growing and how you can help.

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