April Newsletter
Environmental News and Upcoming Events
Estero Bay Waterway Cleanup-April 13th
In collaboration with the Mound House we will be cleaning the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve. We will be removing casual litter and debris caught in the mangroves. Volunteers must have own personal watercraft. Click here to register.
Global Youth Service Day-April 20th
Established in 1988, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) celebrates and mobilizes the millions of young people who improve their communities through service. GYSD is the largest service event in the world and the only one dedicated to the contributions that children and youth make 365 days of the year. We will be hosting GYSD on Saturday, April 20th at 4 Mile Eco Preserve Park. To register click here.
Cape Coral Earth Day Cleanup-April 20th
Join in and help us in a City of Cape Coral citywide cleanup event! Gather your family and friends, go for a walk in your neighborhood and clean it up as you go. Register for your quadrant to be included in the event and arrange for trash collection. Click here for details and to register.
Lakes Park Tree Planting-April 20th
In collaboration with the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, Lee County Parks & Rec, and the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, volunteers will be planting trees for Earth Day. Click here to register.
Bowling Tournament-April 28th
Bowl for a good cause and join us for a fun, family-friendly afternoon of bowling, music, and games! Click here to view sponsorship opportunities and to secure your lane today! Email Tisha@klcb.org with any questions.
Youth Advisory Council
Do you know a current 8th-11th grade who loves the environment? Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Click here for more information or email Jenn@klcb.org.
Become a Volunteer Ambassador
Attend one of our informational trainings to become a Keep Lee County Beautiful Ambassador. The next session is April 17th at 11am. Email Jenn@klcb.org with any questions and to RSVP.
How to recycle unique items from home
Has there ever been an item you saw and wondered, “Is that recyclable?” Click here to view an article written by youth council member Austen on a list of common household items that many people don’t realize they can dispose of in an environmentally friendly.
Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Lee County Solid Waste will be holding Household Chemical Waste collection events on the following dates:

April 3rd: 9am-1pm-Bonita Springs Rec Center
April 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
Environmental Awards Breakfast
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who attended our 2nd Annual Environmental Awards Breakfast at the Riverside Community Center. It was an incredible event where we had the opportunity to recognize some of the groups, individuals, and businesses for their environmental stewardship and action. We would like to give a special shout out to Marshall Bower from The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools for being our amazing Emcee! We would also like to thank Wawa for being our breakfast sponsor and for their support in making this event a success.
Great American Cleanup
Words cannot express our gratitude for the over 400 volunteers who joined us for the 25th annual Great American Cleanup! Volunteers were at multiple sites across the county removing harmful trash & debris to create cleaner, safer, and healthier environment in the community we love to live, work, and play.
Environmental Education
Education Specialist, Jenn Downes, recently spoke at a homeschool co-op on the devastating impact of litter on our environment and marine life. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation for your event or organization, email Jenn at Jenn@klcb.org.
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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