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Keep Up with Keep Denton Beautiful
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February 2017
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Register for the Great American Cleanup!
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The 2017 Great American Cleanup will take place on Saturday, March 25. Mark your calendar now and make plans to join us for
Denton's largest and longest-running citywide litter cleanup!
Last year, we had over 2,000 volunteers participate and cleaned nearly 4 TONS of trash and recycling! Find the latest updates on our Facebook Event Page, and don't forget to register! Registration is open now on the KDB website. Let's see if we can make the 2017 Great American Cleanup the biggest and most successful ever! Deadline to register: March 13 at 4 p.m.! |
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This program made possible with generous support from:
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Recap: 30th Anniversary Mayor's Proclamation
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On February 7th, Mayor Chris Watts delivered a Proclamation honoring Keep Denton Beautiful's 30th Anniversary. Thank you to the board members, volunteers, members, and supporters who came out to celebrate with us! Your support is what keeps KDB going. Here's to another 30 years!
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Celebrate Children's Arbor Day at Your School!
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KDB's Children's Arbor Day Program is back!
This year, KDB will give away 1,800 Redbud seedlings to third grade and preschool age students in the City of Denton & Denton ISD.
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Presentations will take place Monday, April 10 or Tuesday, April 11.
School educators and administrators: click here to read more and register your school for Denton's only in-school Arbor Day education program!
Deadline to apply is March 13 at 4 p.m. |
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Save the Date: Denton Redbud Festival
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Save the date for Saturday, April 22! Keep Denton Beautiful will host the 24th annual Denton Redbud Festival at the Denton Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Follow the Facebook Event Page for more information!
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This program made possible with generous support from:
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Apply TODAY to be a Redbud Festival Vendor
Spots are Filling Up Quickly!
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2017 Redbud Festival Vendor information and applications are available on the KDB website. Applicants must fit within one of our accepted vendor categories: Education, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Gardening and Landscaping, Green Building and Remodeling, Handmade and Local home/garden products, Household, Waste Reduction, and/or Water. Read more and apply here!
**We are no longer accepting applications for food vendors as all food vendor spots have been filled. |
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Calling All Designers: TRASHion Fashion Show
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It's not too late to participate as a designer in the 6th Annual TRASHion Fashion Show at KDB's Denton Redbud Festival on April 22, 2017!
This fashion show and contest is FREE to all participants and includes educational workshops. The first workshop is TONIGHT, February 15 at 5:30 p.m. at SCRAP Denton, but is not required.
All ages are encouraged to participate!
Designer age categories: 12 and under, 13-17, 18-34, 35-54, and 55+.
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Volunteer with KDB this Spring!
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Be a Presenter & Bag Redbud Seedlings for
Children's Arbor Day!
Assist with this fun and educational aspect of our Arbor Day celebration! Help bag thousands of Redbud seedlings and give presentations to Denton ISD third grade students. *Presenters are required to attend orientation.
Orientation/Seed Bagging:
April 5, 1 - 4 p.m.
KDB Offices (608 E. Hickory St., Ste. 130)
Presentations: Monday, April 10 or Tuesday, April 11 (Times & locations TBD)
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Help Us Prep and Set Up for the Denton Redbud Festival!
Help us set up the day before the 24th annual Denton Redbud Festival! We need help transporting and setting up trees, tables, chairs, signage, and more. This is KDB's BIGGEST event, and rely on the help of volunteers to make it all happen!
Friday, April 21, 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Denton Civic Center (321 E. McKinney St.)
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Yard of the Month is Back for the 2017 Season!
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Nominate a Yard of the Month for March
We are now accepting home and business nominations for Yard of the Month for March! As you are traveling throughout Denton, be on the lookout for beautiful yards worthy of the title "Yard of the Month." It's easy to nominate - complete a
nomination form or call KDB at (940) 349-8737.
Become a Yard of the Month Judge
Do you have an eye for beautiful aesthetic? Volunteer to judge our monthly Yard of the Month nominees. To sign up, complete a
volunteer interest form or contact Celia Spilotro at
volunteer@kdb.org or (940) 349-8738.
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On the KDB Blog
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A Snapshot from 30 Years of KDB: "Turn After You See the Shoes"
In our newest blog segment, learn more about KDB's journey over the past 30 years through the eyes of KDB volunteers, staff, and supporters. This month's snapshot highlights a famous, longtime Adopt-A-Spot location. Read more on the blog...
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| Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc. (KDB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works with Denton neighborhoods, businesses, and residents of all ages to create a clean and beautiful Denton. Our vision is a clean, beautiful, and vibrant city. |
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