August Newsletter
Environmental News and Upcoming Events
Licensed Contractor Needed
We are looking to hire a licensed contractor for help at our new office location. Call 239-334-3488 or email Trish@klcb.org if you are able to help.
National Nonprofit Day-August 17th
Keep Lee County Beautiful has been serving Lee County for 34 years! Join us in celebrating National Nonprofit Day by making a donation to help us replenish our cleanup supplies. No matter the amount, 100% of any donation stays local in Lee County. Click here to donate now!
International Coastal Cleanup-September 16th
Registration now open! Click here for details to participate in the world's largest cleanup of its kind!

The cleanup t-shirt is now for sale! The t-shirt is available for a $15 donation and will be available for pick-up at our office in September or can be shipped for the additional cost. Click here to buy yours today!
Youth Advisory Council
Do you know a current 8-11th grader who loves the environment? We are looking for students interested in being a part of our Youth Advisory Council for the 2023-2024 school year. Click here for more information or email Jenn@klcb.org.
PulteGroup Sponsorship
We are very grateful for the support of our newest sponsor from the PulteGroup Southwest Florida Division that exemplifies their support of our mission of protecting and preserving the environment and we look forward to working together! Visit klcb.org or email Sarah@klcb.org to find out how you can become a sponsor.
GO GREEN Golf Tournament-October 13th
Registration now open for our 32nd Annual GO GREEN Golf Fundraiser! Funds will be used towards our continued hurricane cleanup efforts and plantings to reestablish our tree canopy. Click here to become a sponsor and to register.

We are seeking donations for our raffle and silent/live auction. Email Trish@klcb.org if you or your business are able to give. 
Become a Y.E.S. School! 
Keep Lee County Beautiful is offering a new program to partner with Lee County Schools. Y.E.S. (Youth Environmental Stewardship) aims to educate, inspire, and engage students who want to make a difference on their campus through projects and education. Click here to register your school or email Jenn@klcb.org with any questions.
Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Lee County Solid Waste will be holding Household Chemical Waste collection events on the following dates:

  • August 5th: 7am-11am-Cape Coral City Hall

Visit the Lee County Solid Waste webpage for a list of items that are accepted.
Event Updates
Edison Home Tree Planting
Thank you to all of the volunteers who participated in our tree planting at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates! The volunteers planted 40 native shrubs and trees that the Edison Home lost during Ian’s surge. We are honored to continue to serve Lee County working with the best volunteers and community partners!
Lovers Key State Park Cleanup
Shout out to these kids from the Fort Myers Police Department PAL Youth Directors Program for taking the time to help clean up Lovers Key State Park.
Family Storytime
Education Specialist Jenn Downs was a guest speaker for Family Storytime at the NW Regional Library in Cape Coral promoting environmental awareness among the young generation. Jenn read a book about a garbage truck's journey and the kids learned how to become litter superheroes by recycling and reducing litter. 
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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