June Newsletter

Environmental News and Event Updates

5th of July Beach Cleanup

Show your patriotic pride by helping clean up after the Fourth of July festivities! Join us on Saturday, July 5th for a community beach cleanup. Volunteers will meet at Lynn Hall to check-in a pick up supplies. Additional sites may be added. Click here for details and to register.

Polaris For Sale-PRICE DROP

For Sale: 2023 Polaris 510 Ranger Crew + Dump Trailer – $14,500

Practically brand new – only 1.2 hours / 3 miles of use! Always stored inside. Includes dump trailer for added utility. Excellent condition – ready to work or play. Serious inquiries only at Trish@klcb.org

Secure Your Load Day-June 6th

Each year, thousands of crashes and roadside litter incidents are caused by unsecured loads. Secure Your Load Day raises awareness about the importance of properly securing cargo to keep our roads safe and our communities clean. Take a moment to check your vehicle before driving—what’s strapped down stays safe!

Mangrove Planting-June 7th

Join us in restoring Florida’s mangroves! We need volunteers to help plant and preserve these vital trees that shield our shorelines and support marine life. Please note that this event REQUIRES a personal watercraft. Click here to register.

Calling all High Schoolers!

Are you a high school student passionate about making a difference in your community? Join the Keep Lee County Beautiful Youth Council — a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills through hands-on service and learning experiences. Click here to apply. Email Jenn@klcb.org with any questions.

A Warm Welcome to Laurie!

KLCB is excited to welcome Laurie Smith as our new Administrative Assistant. Laurie brings a diverse background in public service, legal, real estate title, and even medical retail. Originally from Western New York, she moved to Southwest Florida in 2010 drawn by the sunshine, palm trees, and beautiful weather. Laurie is passionate about community beautification and is eager to support our projects, events, volunteers, and sponsors. We're thrilled to have her join our team!

Volunteer Ambassador Training

Do you care deeply about our environment and want to lead by example in your community? Join Keep Lee County Beautiful’s Volunteer Ambassador Program! Our next training is June 12th at 11am. Email Jenn@klcb.org for details.

Registration NOW OPEN

Click here to register for our annual GO GREEN Golf Tournament! Don't miss your chance to become a sponsor-click here to view the sponsorship packages and see how you can support our efforts. We’re also seeking raffle and auction donations-email Tisha@klcb.org if you or your business would like to contribute!

Teach Green Wherever You Are!

Classroom, summer camp, or church group—our Take & Teach program makes it easy to inspire young environmental stewards. This free resource includes eco-friendly lesson plans ready to use and share. Click here to learn more, or email Jenn@klcb.org.

Book, Puzzle, & Board Game Swap-SAVE THE DATE-Nov. 8th

Mark you calendars to join us for a fun and eco-friendly event! We will come together to swap gently used books, puzzles, and board games to keep them from becoming waste and find something new to enjoy! Click here for details and to sign up.

Golfing "FORE" Keep Lee County Beautiful Event Sponsor!

We are thrilled to announce Beach Talk Radio as the Event Sponsor of our third annual Golfing “FORE” Keep Lee County Beautiful! Don't miss an evening of fun and golf with friends at TopGolf on Thursday, February 19th. Click here for details.

Hazardous Waste Collection Events

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


June 4th: 9am-1pm - Sanibel Library



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

Event Updates

150 Trees Planted at Del Prado Linear Park!

Thanks to the dedication and teamwork of our volunteers, this tree planting will provide lasting benefits to the community. Events like these are powerful reminders of what we can achieve when we work together to keep Lee County beautiful. A huge thank-you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty for a greener tomorrow!

Recycling Right at Buckingham School

Our Education Specialist is at it again—this time at Buckingham School, inspiring young minds with hands-on lessons about what can and cannot be recycled. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, students are learning how small choices make a big difference for our planet! Email Jenn@klcb.org to schedule a lesson.

Adopt-A-Road Heroes

Big shout out to our dedicated Cape Coral Adopt-A-Road groups! We are thankful for the Chouinard Family, the Cape Coral Rotary, and the Masonic Lodge Masonic Lodge No. 367 and their ongoing commitments to keep their adopted stretch of roadways clean. Email Jenn@klcb.org to join the movement.

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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