Activities, Programs, etc.
Here is a list of some of the activities sponsored by KBB...
KEEP BROWNWOOD BEAUTIFUL PROGRAMS
Planning Meeting- Setting goals, projects, date, budget the board members commit to for the year. January
Litter Index- Volunteers drive a predetermined route and rank the amount of visible litter. Keep America Beautiful (KAB) requirement. February
Great American Clean Up- The nation's largest clean up and recycling event. Clean up, Green up, Fix up, Paint up, and education. Mid march though mid May.
Day in the Park- All day family event hosted by Family Services. KBB helps with litter and garbage planning. Litter Free Event. April
Don't Mess With Texas Trash Off- State wide clean up event. Usually in April.
Earth Day- KBB partners with city sanitation department and host a city wide clean up event. April
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) Awards- Applications accepted by KTB state wide for recognition of programs, groups, and individuals. May
KTB Conference- 3 day event with educational sessions and presentation of KTB Awards. June
SWARM- Howard Payne University students volunteer for 4 hours for various projects. Usually 25-40 students. September
City Wide Clean Ups- KBB and city sanitation host a free, all day event to collect debris from citizens. April and September
Texas Recycles Day- Yearly event to promote recycling. November 15
Holiday Lights- KBB decorates selected sites in Brownwood. November
Christmas Parade- KBB rides with the sanitation department to promote KBB. KBB rides with the Sanitation Dept. and hands out items.
Lake and River Clean Up- Organized clean ups at lakes, rivers, and creeks. Marking storm drains. KTB Year round
Green Spaces- Eight green spaces on city property that KBB maintains with plantings, mowing, and sprinkler systems. Year round
Mobile Recycling Trailer- KBB partners with the city's sanitation department to provide in town recycling and recycling at the lake. Can be used at special events. Year round
Plant Sale- Selling plants at the mobile recycling trailer and/or can be a large event. Year round
Youth Grants- Funding for youth groups for beautification, litter, recycling projects. Year round
Tools for Schools- Building at the Recycling Center to collect items that schools and nonprofits can use in their programs. Year round
Compost Demonstration Site- At the Recycling Center. Examples of various compost systems and large bulletin board. Year round
Arbor Day- Day designated for planting trees. Last Friday in April.
Fundraising- Developing and implementing plans to raise funds for projects. Can include grant writing. Year round.
Education- Presenting educational programs for adults and children. Year round.
Public Relations- Developing ways to increase public awareness about KBB and its projects. Year round.
Adopt-A-Spot- Groups or individuals agree to take care of an area for two years. KBB provides materials and signage. Year round.
Community Plaza- Area being developed for demonstration gardens and to hold KBB events. Brady and Avenue B.
Planning Meeting- Setting goals, projects, date, budget the board members commit to for the year. January
Litter Index- Volunteers drive a predetermined route and rank the amount of visible litter. Keep America Beautiful (KAB) requirement. February
Great American Clean Up- The nation's largest clean up and recycling event. Clean up, Green up, Fix up, Paint up, and education. Mid march though mid May.
Day in the Park- All day family event hosted by Family Services. KBB helps with litter and garbage planning. Litter Free Event. April
Don't Mess With Texas Trash Off- State wide clean up event. Usually in April.
Earth Day- KBB partners with city sanitation department and host a city wide clean up event. April
Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) Awards- Applications accepted by KTB state wide for recognition of programs, groups, and individuals. May
KTB Conference- 3 day event with educational sessions and presentation of KTB Awards. June
SWARM- Howard Payne University students volunteer for 4 hours for various projects. Usually 25-40 students. September
City Wide Clean Ups- KBB and city sanitation host a free, all day event to collect debris from citizens. April and September
Texas Recycles Day- Yearly event to promote recycling. November 15
Holiday Lights- KBB decorates selected sites in Brownwood. November
Christmas Parade- KBB rides with the sanitation department to promote KBB. KBB rides with the Sanitation Dept. and hands out items.
Lake and River Clean Up- Organized clean ups at lakes, rivers, and creeks. Marking storm drains. KTB Year round
Green Spaces- Eight green spaces on city property that KBB maintains with plantings, mowing, and sprinkler systems. Year round
Mobile Recycling Trailer- KBB partners with the city's sanitation department to provide in town recycling and recycling at the lake. Can be used at special events. Year round
Plant Sale- Selling plants at the mobile recycling trailer and/or can be a large event. Year round
Youth Grants- Funding for youth groups for beautification, litter, recycling projects. Year round
Tools for Schools- Building at the Recycling Center to collect items that schools and nonprofits can use in their programs. Year round
Compost Demonstration Site- At the Recycling Center. Examples of various compost systems and large bulletin board. Year round
Arbor Day- Day designated for planting trees. Last Friday in April.
Fundraising- Developing and implementing plans to raise funds for projects. Can include grant writing. Year round.
Education- Presenting educational programs for adults and children. Year round.
Public Relations- Developing ways to increase public awareness about KBB and its projects. Year round.
Adopt-A-Spot- Groups or individuals agree to take care of an area for two years. KBB provides materials and signage. Year round.
Community Plaza- Area being developed for demonstration gardens and to hold KBB events. Brady and Avenue B.
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