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Fall is just around the corner - and that means it's time to gear up for Texas' tree planting season! A healthy tree canopy provides benefits like improved air quality, stormwater management, and shade cover. Speaking of, KDB has you covered when it comes to getting more trees for your home or business. Residents and businesses are able to apply TODAY to receive free trees through programs like Tree Your Block and Trees Mean Business. 

These programs are offered through the  Denton Tree Initiative, a campaign from KDB and the City of Denton to grow the next generation of Denton's trees by offering free trees, forestry education, and tree planting rebates to Denton residents, businesses, neighborhoods, and schools. Learn more at www.dentontreeinitiative.com. 
Tree Your Block 
Host a tree giveaway in your neighborhood this fall through the  Tree Your Block program ! Sign up your neighborhood and you'll receive 100 trees, tree manuals, and guidance to help you along the way - all for FREE!  Applications open NOW -  Learn more and apply here!  

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 15 at 5 p.m.
Trees Mean Business
Trees boost foot traffic in commercial areas and increase business sales.  Trees Mean Business grants free trees, including planting and delivery, to Denton businesses.  Find out if your business is eligible to receive FREE trees and  apply here!
 
SUMMER DEADLINE: August 14 at 5p.m.
Mark Your Calendar: KDB Grant Trainings 
July 26 + 29GrantTrainings
Join KDB to learn more about the Environmental Education Grant and Neighborhood Beautification Grant programs, and get the tips you need to write a winning grant application!

By attending this training, you will:
  • Learn about the goals and guidelines for each grant program
  • Discover the "dos" and "don'ts" of community-based project design, and get tips for making your project dream a reality
  • Review the application process and learn what KDB is looking for in a successful grant application
  • Hear from a panel of past grantees and subject matter experts on best practices and lessons learned
Two Trainings Times Available:

Wednesday, July 26
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 29
10 - 11:30 a.m.


Both trainings are held at KDB's Offices: 
Neighborhood Beautification Grants
The application for KDB's 2016-17 
Neighborhood Beautification Grants program - a grant funding opportunity open to neighborhoods, nonprofits, and community groups - opens  August 1! 
Proposed projects must be well-aligned with the mission of Keep Denton Beautiful ("To engage our community in creating a clean and beautiful Denton") and should aim to accomplish the following:
  • Improve public spaces
  • Beautify the City
  • Nurture a shared sense of neighborhood identity and community pride
Deadline to apply is October 16 at 5 p.m. Guidelines and application can be found  here.
Environmental Education Grants
The application for KDB's 2017-18 

Sample projects include: 
  • Outdoor learning centers
  • School murals
  • Campus beautification
  • Tree planting projects
  • Butterfly gardens
  • Vegetable/food gardens
  • Rainwater collection
  • Recycling education programs 

Deadline to apply is October 16 at 5 p.m.  Inspiration, guidelines, and the application can be found here.
Volunteer with KDB this fall!Volunteer
Volunteer for KDB's Annual Community Litter Index! LitterIndex
We need YOU to help assess litter conditions in Denton!
Keep Denton Beautiful annually conducts the Community Appearance Index to assess and monitor litter rates in each of Denton's four Council Districts, and identify highly littered areas in need of volunteer cleanup help.

What:  Ride around the city with us to assess litter rates in Denton!  

When: Friday, August 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Meet at the KDB Office -  608 E. Hickory St. Suite 130

Other Info:  Survey Training, light breakfast, and lunch included for all participants

Contact Celia at  [email protected]  or call (940)349-8738 to sign up!     
Lead the Way: Join the KDB Board of Directors!Board
Take on a leading role in Denton's future: Join the KDB Board of Directors! 
We are looking for passionate people who would be an asset to our team and are willing to commit their time and talents to KDB. Our board members are a huge part of our organization, and we'd love to have you join us! Learn more and apply here.

On the KDB BlogOTB
A Snapshot of 30 Years of KDB: Redbud Days and Romp
This year KDB celebrated its 24th annual Denton Redbud Festival! The city's official Arbor Day event once included community races, and has continued to evolve over the years. Read more in this month's 30th anniversary blog series. 
Blooming with Beauty: A Look at KDB's Spring Yard of the Month Winners
This spring, KDB awarded the title of "Yard of the Month" to some outstanding residences and businesses. Read more and take a look at some of the yards our volunteer judges selected as the best of the best. 
Who We Are:

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.
What We Do:
Greening Up
  
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