January Newsletter

Environmental News and Event Updates

Ambassador Training-January 8th

Discover how you can make a difference in our community by joining our Education Specialist at the KLCB office at 11am on Wednesday, January 8th or on March 5th. Don't miss the chance to become part of a meaningful movement. For more information and to RSVP, email Jenn@klcb.org.

Art Contest Deadline-January 31st

The "Leave The Scene Clean" art contest is accepting entries through January 31st. The contest is open to all K-12 public, private and home school students. Click here for contest rules and entry form. Email Tisha@klcb.org with any questions.

Environmental Awards Deadline-February 1st

The nomination deadline for our Environmental Stewardship Awards is February 1st. Click here to recognize someone you know who is making a difference in our community. Email Tisha@klcb.org with any questions.

Top Golf "FORE" Keep Lee County Beautiful-February 20th

Sponsorships and spots are available for our annual Golfing "FORE" Keep Lee County Beautiful fundraiser at Top Golf presented by Beach Talk Radio! Click here to secure your bay and join the fun today!

Save the Date-Great American Cleanup-March 29th

Mark your calendars for the nation's largest annual community improvement program! March 29th will be your local Great American Cleanup taking place at multiple locations across Lee County. Email Sarah@klcb.org to find out how you can become a sponsor.

Cape Coral Adopt-A-Road Sign Survey

If you live in (or drive around in) Cape Coral...we could use your help! If you see a AAR sign, please take a picture and report the location by clicking here. Your efforts will directly contribute to keeping our community clean and beautiful.

New Take & Teach Program

Click here for information on our new "Take & Teach" program, a free resource created to equip educators with ready-to-use environmentally focused lesson plans. The program is available to public, private, and homeschool teachers, providing an excellent way to inspire environmental stewardship in students. Email Jenn@klcb.org with questions.

Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Lee County Solid Waste will be holding Household Chemical Waste collection events on the following date:


January 15th: 9am-1pm-Estero Community Park



Visit the Lee County Solid Waste webpage for details and a list of items that are accepted.

Event Updates

Adopt-A-Road-Cape Coral Masonic Lodge

A big shoutout to the Cape Coral Masonic Lodge for their dedication and hard work! Their ongoing efforts to clean their adopted area of Chiquita Blvd. are making a direct impact in beautifying our community. Email Sarah@klcb.org to join in and get started today!

Material Recycling Facility (MRF) Tour

Our Youth Council recently toured the Lee County MRF. This facility processes all of the county's household and business recycling material. More than 350 tons of recyclable material is processed each day. Lee County has been one of the Top 10 recycling counties for FL every year since 2002-often in the top five. The MRF is open to the public. Call 239-533-8000 to schedule a tour and learn more about this state-of-the-art center.

Adopt-A-Road-Cape Coral Rotary

Members of Cape Coral Rotary Club volunteered their time to cleaning up their adopted section of Pelican Blvd. A big thank you to this amazing group for helping to keep our community clean! Interested in getting involved? Email Sarah@klcb.org to learn how you can make a difference.

Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc., established in 1989, is the county’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. This local nonprofit forms public-private partnerships and programs that engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments.

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