September Newsletter

Environmental News and Event Updates

Register for Coastal Cleanup!

REGISTRATION OPEN for the International Coastal Cleanup on September 20th! Volunteers will come together at sites across Lee County, and new locations may still be added. Click here to register today. Email Sarah@klcb.org with any questions.

Join Our Team!

We are hiring a Lehigh Acres Litter Prevention Coordinator. This role organizes cleanup events and engages the community to prevent litter. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) preferred. Click here for full job description and to apply.

Lead. Learn. Serve.

Join the KLCB Youth Council and give back through service projects and hands-on leadership experiences. Apply today or email Jenn@klcb.org with questions!

Captiva Coastal Cleanup-September 27th

Come join us on Captiva for our 6th annual cleanup of local waters and shoreline by boats, kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and with scuba divers and beach combers. Click here for details and to register. Organized by Jimmy and Sarah Burnsed. Please contact Jimmy (239-872-6383) if you have any questions.

REGISTRATION OPEN-Cornhole Tournament

We are teaming up with Point Ybel Brewing Co. for our Cornhole Tournament! Registration is now open. Board sponsors will receive a custom regulation size board hand-stained with company logo. Limited sponsorships available. Click here to secure your custom board today! Email Tisha@klcb.org with questions.

Tee Up For A Cause!

Our golf sponsorships are filling quickly, and only a handful of player spots are left. Click here to reserve yours today!


We’re also looking for raffle and auction donations. Want to showcase your business or generosity? Email Tisha@klcb.org to contribute.

Bring Environmental Learning to Life

Free, ready-to-go environmental lessons for classrooms, camps, and community groups. Fun, simple, and impactful! Explore the program or email Jenn@klcb.org to get started!

Support clean waterways and protect marine life!

Sponsor our Monofilament Madness cleanup on October 25th as we remove fishing line and debris from local mangroves. Sponsors will be featured on the custom Tunaskin event shirt. Click here to sponsor or email Sarah@klcb.org for details.

Botanical Bingo-October 7th

Join us for a family-friendly evening of fun, learning, and native plants! Light refreshments, tons of fun. $10 cash donation per card. Click here to register.

Hazardous Waste Collection Events

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


September 3rd: 8am-12pm - Sanibel Library



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

Event Updates

Teaching Campers to Protect Our Planet

Our Education Specialist, Jenn, recently visited the Edison & Ford Summer Camp to inspire young learners about protecting our environment. We’re proud to partner with local programs that help shape the next generation of environmental stewards!

Sharing Resources with Educators

Our Education Specialist spoke at the Lee County School District Environmental Education meeting, highlighting ways we can support their programs. From classroom resources to hands-on activities and service projects, Jenn shared how KLCB partners with schools to inspire students and strengthen environmental learning across the county. Email Jenn@klcb.org to learn more.

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.

239-334-3488 | klcb.org

Trish@klcb.org | Sarah@klcb.org | Tisha@klcb.org | Jenn@klcb.org

 
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