November Newsletter
Environmental News and Upcoming Events
Tree Planting-November 18th
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Join us for a tree planting at the Cape Coral BMX Park. Click here to register today!
Top Golf "Fore" Keep Lee County Beautiful-February 29th
SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars for a fun night at Top Golf raising funds to support our continuing waterway cleanups removing hurricane debris and trash. We are seeking a Presenting Sponsor for the event. Email Trish@klcb.org to learn more.
Keep Lee County Beautiful Holiday Open House-December 7th
Join us at our new office (4300 Ford St., #108) for our ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30pm followed by a holiday open house. Celebrate our accomplishments serving Lee County and enjoy light refreshments and prizes.
Ambassador Training Events
Attend one of our informational trainings to find out how you can get involved with Keep Lee County Beautiful. Daytime trainings from 11am-12pm on Nov. 28th and Dec. 19th. Evening trainings from 6pm-7pm on Nov. 16th, Dec. 14th. Email Jenn@klcb.org with any questions and to RSVP.
"Leave The Scene Clean" Reusable Tote Bags
Get your reusable tote bags today! There are four designs available that each feature a winning illustration from our 2023 art contest.  Email Tisha@klcb.org or click here for details.
Become a Homeschool Hero!
Join us for a morning of learning and fun with a certified teacher! The sessions are Nov. 7th focusing on litter & pollution, and Dec. 5th focusing on recycling. Ages 4-7 at 10am-11am and ages 8-12 at 11:30am-12:30pm. Email Jenn@klcb.org to register.
Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Lee County Solid Waste will be holding Household Chemical Waste collection events on the following dates:

November 4th: 7am-11am-City of Cape Coral City Hall

Visit the Lee County Solid Waste webpage for details and a list of items that are accepted.
Event Updates
GO GREEN Golf Tournament
THANK YOU to all who came out and supported our 2023 "GO GREEN" Golf Tournament at The Plantation Golf & Country Club! Despite the weather, it was a great time for all! Shout out to Nextran and our sponsors from Waste Pro, Southwest Waste, Wastequip/Toter, Opal Fuels, WM, Coastal Waste & Recycling , EZ Pack, Iron Container, SmarTruck HD, FleetGenius, Petersen Industries, Cascade Cart Solutions, Impact Environmental Group, Gavins Ace Hardware, Suncoast Beverage, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, Big Truck Rental, and Permite Paints.
Fort Myers Beach Waterway Cleanup
BIG THANK YOU to all who participated in our waterway cleanup out of Salty Sam's Marina! The incredible volunteers removed 9,216 pounds of trash and debris from our coastal waters! Thank you to the marina, Sam Galloway Ford, WM, Cruisin’ Tikis Fort Myers Beach, Wahoo Willie's, The Great Calusa Blueway, Allegretti Foundation, Waste Pro, and Surfing's Evolution & Preservation Foundation.
Youth Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council got a VERY special behind the scenes look at Cape Coral’s state of the art Public Works Environmental Management Laboratory. The students got to see how the city tests the water samples for contamination and learned how the equipment can test water 16 hours quicker than in the past savings people's lives.
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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