January Newsletter
Environmental News and Upcoming Events
Lovers Key State Park Planting-January 19th
ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT for our butterfly garden planting at the Lovers Key State Park Discovery Center! Click here for details and to register.
January 31st Contest Entry Deadline
The deadline for entries is January 31st. Our “Leave The Scene Clean” art contest is open to all Lee County K-12 pubic, private, home-schooled students. Click here or email Tisha@klcb.org for details.
February 1st Nomination Deadline
Now is your opportunity to recognize a person, business, or community group that has done something to help our natural environment and make a positive impact in Lee County. Click here to submit a nomination. Email Tisha@klcb.org with any questions.
Top Golf "Fore" Keep Lee County Beautiful-February 29th
RESERVE YOUR BAY TODAY for our first annual Golfing “FORE” Keep Lee County Beautiful fundraiser presented by Beach Talk Radio! Funds from the event will be used towards our continued waterway cleanups. Click here to register.
Youth Advisory Council
Meet our Youth Advisory Council! Click here to view information on each council member and learn more about their individual areas of interest. In addition, we are excited to share an article written by council member Austen on how to reduce your plastic waste at home.
Calling all Homeschoolers!
Become a Homeschool Hero and join us for a hands-on activities and learning for kids of all ages. The sessions are Jan. 16th, Feb. 6th, and March 19th at 10am. Attend all 3 and earn an Environmental Hero certificate! Email Jenn@klcb.org to register.
Become a KLCB Ambassador
Looking for a way to get involved with Keep Lee County Beautiful? Attend one of our informational trainings to become a volunteer Ambassador. The next sessions are Jan. 16th, Feb. 6th, and March 19th at 11:30am. Email Jenn@klcb.org with any questions and to RSVP.
Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Lee County Solid Waste will be holding Household Chemical Waste collection events on the following dates:

January 17th: 9am-1pm-Estero Community Park

Visit the Lee County Solid Waste webpage for details and a list of items that are accepted.
Event Updates
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
We would like to extend our gratitude to the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and everyone who attended our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Holiday Open House! It was a pleasure to have you all there and we appreciate your support. We are excited for the upcoming year and look forward to continuing to serve our community.
Ambassador Training
Meet the latest Keep Lee County Beautiful Ambassadors! Mary, Terry, and Kelly are excited to help spread our mission of protecting and preserving our environment. Email Jenn@klcb.org to find out how you can get involved.
Harns Marsh Cleanup
SHOUT OUT to the Environmental Club students from Lehigh Senior High School for their hard work in cleaning up Harns Marsh in Lehigh Acres. The students volunteered their time to remove trash and debris from the area, making it a cleaner and safer place for both wildlife and visitors. 
Cape Coral Rotary
Thank you to the Cape Coral Rotary for hosting Education Specialist Jenn Downes. Jenn shared our mission, information on Lee County's waste management/recycling, and ways to get involved in our community. Email Jenn@klcb.org to schedule a presentation at your next community event or school.
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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