KEEP WAKULLA COUNTY BEAUTIFUL
Just Imagine… A Cleaner, Greener Wakulla Starts With You
Author: Keep Wakulla County Beautiful
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Nominate Your Environmental Hero For “Just Imagine: 250 Years Forward” Award
This year marks America’s 250th, and here in Wakulla, we’re celebrating the people who help keep our community beautiful every day. Do you know an environmental hero? Someone who goes the extra mile to protect our waterways, reduce waste, or inspire others to care for our natural spaces? Now’s your chance to honor them. 🗳️…
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Thousands Attend Inaugural “Mudbugs & Music on the Bay” Crawfish Cook-Off
On Saturday, February 21, thousands gathered at Woolley Park for the first-ever Mudbugs & Music on the Bay Crawfish Cook-Off, hosted by Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB). With more than 60 vendors, 15 cook-off competitors, and five distinguished judges, the Mardi Gras-themed waterfront event exceeded expectations and marked a major milestone for Wakulla County. Attendees…
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🌎KWCB Volunteers and Community Leaders Work Together To Remove Mountains of Trash & Tires from Apalachicola National Forest As Part Of The Greatest American Cleanup
More than 60 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help protect the Apalachicola National Forest during Wakulla County’s kickoff of the Keep America Beautiful Greatest American Cleanup, hosted locally by Keep Wakulla County Beautiful in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service. The event also highlighted the organization’s Leaders Against Litter initiative, which encourages community leaders…
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🎭 Thousands Attend Inaugural “Mudbugs & Music on the Bay” Crawfish Cook-Off
Saturday, February 21, 2026 • Woolley Park • Panacea, FL On Saturday, February 21, thousands gathered at Woolley Park for the first-ever Mudbugs & Music on the Bay Crawfish Cook-Off, hosted by Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB). With more than 60 vendors, 15 cook-off competitors, and five distinguished judges, the Mardi Gras-themed waterfront event exceeded…
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2025 KWCB International Coastal Cleanup
The 2025 International Coastal Cleanup was a great success, thanks to the dedication of our community! With the help of 495 volunteers, we collected an incredible 7,140 pounds of trash from Wakulla’s coastlines, rivers, and parks. Even more encouraging, many participants reported seeing less trash overall this year—a hopeful sign that our collective efforts are…
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KWCB Annual Awards Dinner Celebrates Community and Environmental Stewardship
On Friday, June 27th, Keep Wakulla County Beautiful hosted its annual Awards Dinner, gathering dedicated volunteers, community partners, and local leaders under this year’s inspiring theme: “Just Imagine.” The evening was a celebration of those who go above and beyond to protect and enhance the beauty of Wakulla County. Among the special guests were Sherry…
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🌿 Hand Me Down Get Down
Give, Take, and Celebrate Community! 📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 Location: Palaver Tree Theater, 59 Shadeville Rd., Crawfordville, FL Got good stuff you don’t use? Bring it! Need something new-to-you? Take it!Join Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB) and Palaver Tree Theater for the Hand Me Down Get Down,…
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Community Comes Together for KWCB Apalachicola National Forest Cleanup🌍
On March 1, 2025, Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), kicked off the Greatest American Cleanup and Leaders Against Litter initiative with an outstanding community effort to clean up the Apalachicola National Forest and Florida Trail. A total of 61 volunteers from Wakulla County and at least four…
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Making Waves: KWCB Leads St. Marks River Cleanup
Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB) and a dedicated team of volunteers made a significant impact on Wakulla County’s natural beauty by participating in a river cleanup event. This effort was part of the American Rivers National River Cleanup, a key initiative by American Rivers. Since its inception in 1991, National River Cleanup® has engaged more…