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Bring your gently used books, puzzles, and board games to share and discover something new to enjoy! Let’s help prevent waste and keep great items in the hands of those who’ll love them next. All genres, all styles, all ages welcome! Click here to register.
| Inspire Others-Join Our Ambassador Program-Nov. 12th | |
Want to make a difference in your community? Join our upcoming virtual Ambassador Training and learn how to represent our mission, promote environmental stewardship, and help inspire others to keep Lee County clean, green, and beautiful! Email Jenn@klcb.org to register.
| | | | There’s still time to apply for the KLCB Youth Council! Don't miss this opportunity for students to engage in community service, environmental action, and leadership growth. Apply today or reach out to Jenn@klcb.org to get involved. | | | | Know someone making a difference for our environment? Submit a nomination for the KLCB Environmental Stewardship Awards and help us honor individuals, businesses, and organizations dedicated to keeping Lee County beautiful. Click here to submit a nomination. Email Tisha@klcb.org with questions. | | Take & Teach: Free Environmental Lessons | | | | Now’s the perfect time to enhance your curriculum with our free environmental education lessons. These interactive lessons make it easy to engage students in real-world environmental topics. Discover more here or email Jenn@klcb.org to schedule a classroom session. | | Veterans Park Cleanup-November 15th | | | | Registration open for our cleanup at Veterans Park! Join us and help make a difference in our community. Come out for a morning of community service as we clean up this important local space. All supplies will be provided! Click here to register! | | Reserve Your Bay at Topgolf | | | | Presented by Beach Talk Radio and Cape Coral Talk Radio, registration is NOW OPEN for our Topgolf Fundraiser on February 19th! Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and reserve your bay for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition all in support of Keep Lee County Beautiful. Spots fill fast so register today! | | Hazardous Waste Collection Events | | | | |
Lee County Solid Waste will be holding Household Chemical Waste collection events on the following date:
November 1: 7am-11am - Cape Coral
November 15: 8am-12pm - Pine Island
Visit the Lee County Solid Waste webpage for details and a list of items that are accepted.
| | A Hole-in-One for the Environment | | | | We’re thrilled to share that our 34th Annual GO GREEN Golf Tournament was a tremendous success! Thanks to our incredible sponsors, volunteers, and golfers, we enjoyed a beautiful day at The Plantation Golf & Country Club and raised over $22,000 to support and expand our environmental protection and preservation programs. Your continued support helps Keep Lee County Beautiful make a lasting difference. | | Marine Cleanup Makes a Big Splash for the Environment | | |
More than 100 dedicated volunteers came together across two locations to remove thousands of pounds of trash and debris from the waterways, beaches, and mangroves of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. After all their hard work, volunteers celebrated with a well-deserved lunch at Parrot Key. A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors who made this event possible: Tunaskin, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Surfing's Evolution & Preservation Foundation, Waste Pro, Town of Fort Myers Beach, Lee County Solid Waste, Salty Sam's Marina, Sea Tow, Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation, Norm's Beach Parking, FPL, Lee County Parks & Recreation, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, Refresh Medspa, Willscot, TCK, Keep Florida Beautiful, and Keep America Beautiful.
| | Spreading Environmental Awareness at the Monster Mash Bash | | | | Our Litter Prevention & Education Coordinator Chris joined the fun at Lee County Parks & Recreation’s Monster Mash Bash at Veterans Park. Amid all the Halloween fun, our coordinator helped educate families on the importance of protecting our environment sharing tips on proper waste disposal, recycling, and keeping our parks and neighborhoods clean. | | Northwest Regional Library | | | | Our Education Specialist Jenn participated in the Plant Prop Swap program at the Northwest Regional Library. During the event, she shared information about KLCB's mission and programs, inspiring attendees to get involved in keeping our community clean, green, and beautiful. | | Youth Council Explores SCCF’s Marine Conservation Efforts | | | | Our Youth Council recently toured the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Marine Lab and facilities, gaining firsthand insight into the organization’s research and conservation programs. The members learned about SCCF’s efforts to protect coastal ecosystems, study marine life, and promote sustainable environmental practices. Click here to learn about the Youth Environmental Leadership program and how to join. | | 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. | | | | |