Every year KWCB hosts several events that are planned to coincide with annual events sponsored and supported by Keep America Beautiful. These events include participating the Great America Cleanup and the International Ocean Conservancy Coastal Cleanup. We have lots of plans for the future.
- Great American Cleanup | March 1 – May 31
The Great American Cleanup® is the country’s largest community improvement program that kicks off in more than 20,000 communities each spring. This national program engages more than 1.5 million volunteers and participants who take action in their communities every year to create positive change and lasting impact.
Activities included beautifying parks and recreation areas, cleaning seashores and waterways, handling recycling collections, picking up litter, planting trees and flowers, and conducting educational programs and litter-free events.
- Earth Day | April
Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. Earth Day was first observed in the US on April 22, 1970. It is now celebrated Internationally in April. For more info go to the Earth Day Network .
- Hazardous Waste Day | 4/18/2026
- National Arbor Day | April
- Florida Arbor Day | January
Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care. Founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872, it’s celebrated on the last Friday in April. Each state does have its own Arbor Day, which is the optimum planting day for trees in your state. Florida’s is the 3rd Friday in January. For more info go to the Arbor Day Foundation.
- International Coastal Cleanup | 3rd Saturday in September
- Tire Amnesty | 4/18/2026
- Adopt a Road | Ongoing