Join us on Friday, January 16 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, January 17 from 10AM-12PM to remove harmful invasive plants from Forest Hills Park (1639 University Dr).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

More information including specific meeting spot and parking details will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the event.

register to attend below!

Join us on Friday, January 16 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, January 17 from 10AM-12PM to remove harmful invasive plants from Forest Hills Park (1639 University Dr).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

More information including specific meeting spot and parking details will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the event.

register to attend below!

Looking for a way to give back to the Durham community? Become a Litter Leader!

Join us for a virtual Litter Leader Training on Wednesday, January 14 from 5:30-7PM via Zoom.

We train litter leaders as part of our mission to build and maintain clean, green, and beautiful spaces. Litter Leaders are volunteers that are committed to litter prevention in Durham. Litter Leaders will be trained on litter cleanup safety, cleanup operating procedures, and the basics of volunteer leadership.

Once you have received training, we will provide the resources necessary to be a litter prevention advocate and lead KDB cleanup events. More information on the Litter Leaders Program can be found on our website at keepdurhambeautiful.org/litter-leaders.

Register to receive the Zoom link here!

We’ve officially adopted a section of Cheek Rd and E Geer St near our offices as part of the NCDOT Adopt-a-Highway Program! Join us on Sunday, January 11 from 10AM to 12PM to clean up E Geer St from Cheek Rd to Tobacco Rd, and Cheek Rd from E Geer to Center St.

To be efficient, volunteers will be split into 3 groups and meet up at different locations along the 2 mile route: 2011 Fay St, Sherwood Park (1720 Cheek Rd), and 807 Center St. Volunteers will be assigned to a starting location prior to the event - you may request a certain starting point if you prefer.

All supplies will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12. Please wear closed-toed shoes that are comfortable for walking, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and long sleeves are strongly recommended. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and a small backpack for carrying personal items.

Register to attend below!

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup along Martin Luther King Jr Blvd between Cook and Archdale, hosted by a KDB Litter Leader.

Volunteers will meet at the public parking lot at the Public Works Dept on MLK (1100 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12. Volunteers under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact Courtney McGuire at cm.mcguire17@gmail.com with any questions.

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup at West Point on the Eno, hosted by the Northern High School Environmental Club.

Volunteers will meet at the West Point on the Eno Education Pavilion parking area at 5253 N Roxboro St. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

Please contact Rachel Owens at nag4477@gmail.com with any questions.

Join us for a last minute service project at Duke Hospital on Erwin Rd on Tuesday, Dec 23 at 1PM!

Even though the hospital campus itself is smoke-free, that doesn’t keep folks from taking smoke breaks in front of the hospital or at the bus stop and discarding their cigarette butts on the ground. Cigarette butts are NOT biodegradable, and they contain toxins that make their way into our water when disposed of incorrectly (i.e. thrown on the ground). We will collect and bag cigarette butts from the bus stop and front area of the hospital to keep them from washing into our waterways and negatively impacting human health.

All materials will be provided, including gloves. This activity requires prolonged stooping/squating. Youth participation is at the discretion of the adults responsible for their care - certain areas are near moving cars. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Parking information TBD - please carpool or use public transit if possible. Transit and paid parking information is available here: https://www.dukehealth.org/hospitals/duke-university-hospital/parking-and-directions

Join a KDB Litter Leader for a cleanup along Fayetteville Street, starting from Hillside High School (3727 Fayetteville Rd) on Sunday, December 21 from 10AM-12PM.

Questions? Email Courtney McGuire at cm.mcguire17@gmail.com.

Due to the busy road, this trash clean-up is best for kids ages 12 and up. All kids under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All trash grabbers, safety vests, gloves, and bags will be provided.

Join us on Friday, December 19 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, December 20 from 10AM-12PM to remove harmful invasive plants from Lyon Park (1200 W Lakewood Ave).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

Join us on Friday, December 19 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, December 20 from 10AM-12PM to remove harmful invasive plants from Lyon Park (1200 W Lakewood Ave).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Social on Monday, December 15 from 5-7PM at Honeygirl Meadery (AKA Ment Beverage)in the American Tobacco Campus.

Meet our Board Members and fellow volunteers/supporters, help us fill out holiday cards to send to our donors, and enjoy tasty holiday treats and delicious mead made right here in Durham.

Bring a holiday treat to share if you are able. We will also accept donations of non-denominational/secular holiday cards.

Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming!

Join us on Friday, Dec 12 from 3-5PM for a follow-up workday with community members to remove harmful invasive plants from Cornwallis Rd Park (2830 Wade Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup along Martin Luther King Jr Blvd between Cook and Archdale, hosted by a KDB Litter Leader.

Volunteers will meet at the public parking lot at the Public Works Dept on MLK (1100 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

Please contact Courtney McGuire at cm.mcguire17@gmail.com with any questions.

Join Keep Durham Beautiful, Hayti Promise, and Conservation Corps of NC for a cleanup in the historic Hayti neighborhood.

Volunteers will start from the Walgreens at 710 Fayetteville St. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 10.

Register to attend below!

Join us for a tree care walk in Bragtown! We'll walk around Bluefield, a housing complex built by the Durham Housing Authority. We’ll review proper pruning techniques, how to decide which branches to cut and why, and what kinds of tools are needed for the job. Then we'll have a guided pruning session to practice what we've learned! We'll focus on the trees along Glenbrook Drive that have been planted in the last 5 years and could use a check-in.

This event is for anyone interested in learning how to care for trees; being a Tree Keeper or having prior training is not required.

Note: Tree Keepers are volunteers who have accumulated the knowledge and skills to assist and serve a leadership role in volunteer tree planting events. Tree Keepers oversee small groups of volunteers, provide quality control, and teach others how to plant trees. More information on the Tree Keepers Program can be found on our website at https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers.

Join us on Friday, November 21 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, November 22 from 10AM-12PM to remove harmful invasive plants from Cornwallis Rd Park (2830 Wade Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

Join us on Friday, November 21 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, November 22 from 10AM-12PM to remove harmful invasive plants from Cornwallis Rd Park (2830 Wade Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

register to attend below!

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup along Martin Luther King Jr Blvd between Cook and Archdale, hosted by a KDB Litter Leader.

Volunteers will meet at the public parking lot at the Public Works Dept on MLK (1100 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

Please contact Courtney McGuire at cm.mcguire17@gmail.com with any questions.

KDB is participating in the national Greatest American Cleanup campaign along with hundreds of other NC-based Keep America Beautiful affiliates this Fall. Join us for a day of massive impact during the largest cleanup in US history!

Join us on Saturday, Nov 15 from 10AM to 12PM to clean up E Geer St from Cheek Rd to N Alston Ave, and N Miami Blvd from E Geer St to Fiske St. If enough volunteers sign up, we will expand the project area to accomodate.

Volunteers will meet at the intersection of N Miami and E Geer. Parking details will be shared prior to the event date.

All supplies will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 10. Please wear closed-toed shoes that are comfortable for walking, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and long sleeves are strongly recommended. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and a small backpack for carrying personal items.

Join members of McMannen United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov 15 from 8:30AM-12PM to plant 50 azaleas around the McMannen Cemetery (4102 Neal Road) to add beauty and stormwater protection to this 150-year-old historic site! The azaleas were generously provided through a grant from WRAL and Keep North Carolina Beautiful. Volunteers from the Durham Master Gardeners will also assist. 

All tools will be provided, as well as Gatorade, water, and snacks. This is a great volunteer opportunity for the whole family!

Reach out to Greg Pagett at gmpagett@gmail.com or 919-971-1570 (mobile) to RSVP. 

Join KDB Staff and Litter Leaders as we celebrate America Recycles Day with a tour of the Waste Management facility where City of Durham curbside recycling is taken.

Date: Thursday, November 13

Time: 10AM-12PM

Location: 10415 Globe Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560

Space is limited. Please register below, and let us know if you would like to carpool or if you plan to drive yourself. CARPOOLING IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED DUE TO LIMITED PARKING.

No group registrations please.

Join us for a Veteran’s Day of Service Cleanup along Riddle Rd on Tuesday, Nov 11 from 10AM to 12PM. Volunteers will meet at Durham Fire Station #4 (1818 Riddle Rd).

This cleanup is family-friendly since there will also be opportunities to clean up along the nearby American Tobacco Trail. All tools will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and clothes that can get dirty.

REgister to attend below!

Panther Creek Forest Farm, in partnership with Keep Durham Beautiful and Leaf & Limb’s Project Pando, is a community-driven tree nursery that sustainably grows trees and gives them to the community for free through tree plantings, give away events, plant swaps and other community events. However, to grow these trees, we need your help! 

Come out to the farm and help us prepare the next crop of tree seedlings! 

Big Dig Tasks:

• Potting up 1 yr. old seedlings from planting boxes

• Building new air pruning boxes

• Moving spent pots, soil and failed plants to our composting area to make room for all the newly potted material

• Mixing planting material from compost and wood chips 

When: Saturday, November 1st, 10AM-2PM (rain or shine, come and go as suits you!)

Where: Panther Creek Forest Farm, 4305 Redwood Road

We’ll provide:  tools, snacks, water, gloves

Not invited:   pets (we love them, but others may not)

Please wear closed-toed shoes or boots, and long pants. Bring a reusable water bottle, a hat, and something to tie up long hair if needed. You may also want to bring a small backpack for personal items.  

Other activities available while you are here:

• Kid-friendly goats

• Walkable access to three sections of the Mountains to Sea Trail

• Hickory Hill boat ramp is .25 mi away and a great put in for kayaking

• Tons of open space to explore

Let us know you’re coming below!

Join the Rougemont Ruritan Club in northern Durham County for a roadside litter cleanup along Bacon Road all the way to the Orange County line on Saturday, November 1 starting at 8AM from the Ruritan Club headquarters at 212 Bacon Rd.

Volunteers are invited to join the Ruritan Club in cleaning up Bacon Rd, or to coordinate their own cleanup in the area.

Reach out to Zachary Elmore at zachary.elmore@gmail.com or 270-823-7527 to RSVP for the Ruritan cleanup, or to coordinate supply pickup for a cleanup of your own!

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup in the Beaver Marsh Nature Preserve and nearby parking lot. This event is suitable for all ages - volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers will meet in the parking lot next to 2000 Avondale Dr at 9AM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

Please contact Ian Pond at iandavid33@hotmail.com with any questions.

This event is now full!

Join the Bragtown Community Association to participate in a litter cleanup at Lakeview Park and along Dearborn Drive. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The park cleanup portion is suitable for all ages, but volunteers working along Dearborn Dr should be 16+.

Volunteers will meet in the parking lot at Lakeview Park (3500 Dearborn Dr) at 11AM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

Please contact Constance Wright at mggerald58@gmail.com with any questions.

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Trash Traps are purpose-built stormwater litter traps that sit in urban creeks and streams keeping man-made trash from entering main waterways. These devices are built to withstand the rigors of flashy rain events, yet passive enough not to harm the local fauna. Roadside littering accounts for approximately 75% of the trash in our nations waterways. Each time it rains, trash is funneled through our storm drain systems directly into our creeks. No filters or other mechanisms are in place to keep the trash from entering our waterways. Learn more about the Trash Trap program.

Haw River Assembly has installed 2 Trash Traps in Durham at Northeast Creek and Third Fork Creek, and they need your help to empty them! Get information about all future events by joining their email listserve.

The next Trash Trap cleanouts will be Saturday, Oct 25 from 10AM-12PM. Click below to sign up!

Join staff and volunteers from the Durham Community Land Trustees for a creek cleanup in Historic Hayti! This cleanup is a part of an ongoing community creek restoration project in Hayti.

Volunteers will meet at 800 Simmons Street and continue to the creek from there. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Please contact Timbuktu-Ali Kaazimat at timbuktu@dclt.org with any questions.

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Join staff and volunteers from the Durham Community Land Trustees for a cleanup in Carroll Street Park! This cleanup is a part of an ongoing community project.

Volunteers will meet at 815 Carroll Street and continue to the cleanup from there. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age for this event.

Please contact Timbuktu-Ali Kaazimat at timbuktu@dclt.org with any questions.

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