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the Austin community toward greater environmental stewardship

KAB Spotlight

Thank you to the wonderful volunteers that helped to make the

27th Annual Clean Sweep a huge success!

Latest News

Whole Foods Register Donations Benefit KAB

Shop at Whole Foods and easily donate to KAB at the register. Whole Foods does the work for you!

UT's Project 2012 a Huge Success!

 Since 1999, KAB has partnered with the University of Texas to support a student-led service day. This year's Project focused on the Dove Springs neighborhood, and over 2000 volunteers contributed their time and energy to beautification and improvement projects.

Apply Now for KAB Neighborhood Beautification Grants

Do you have an improvement project in mind for your neighborhood? Keep Austin Beautiful is now accepting applications for our Neighborhood Beautification Grants. These grants award up to $2,500 to support neighborhoods in their efforts to beautify and improve public spaces. Applications are due June 1st, 2012.

 

Austin Energy Refrigerator Recycling Art Project Winners Announced

Students often bring home information to their parents about recycling and can have a direct influence on their views about the environment. With that in mind, Austin Energy asked high school students in art and shop classes throughout its service territory to use their creativity to depict the importance of recycling inefficient refrigerators by painting their interpretations on refrigerator door.

Practicing What We Preach

A dozen Keep Austin Beautiful Green Teens from LBJ and Travis High School woke up early on Saturday morning to restore the Howson Branch Library grounds as a model for Grow Green landscaping practices.

 

MLK Day Service Events a Success!

This MLK Day, KAB partnered with several organizations to coordinate and support service events around Austin both large and small! From cleanups to trail construction, hundreds of volunteers made a huge impact in the community, and KAB is proud to have been a part of it!

Get Involved

Intern at KAB

Lend your time and talents to KAB! From graphic design to technology literacy and event planning KAB has several internships available for summer 2012.

Registration Now Open for June Lady Bird Lake Cleanup!

The sun is shining, summer is right around the corner, and what better place to enjoy the sunshine than our beautiful Lady Bird Lake? On Saturday June 9th, come join other lake enthusiasts as we spend the morning cleaning up her shoreline! Find out more about volunteering for this important event.

Water for Central Texas-Solving the Problem

Austin Board of Realtors is bringing together government leaders, policy makers, and experts to identify solutions to the water challenges we face. Hear from the panel experts on the future of water resources, water policy and water technology in Central Texas at a free public forum.

Register Now for FREE Family Clean Creek Camp!

Parents, join your 9-13 yr old for a week of fun exploring Austin's creeks and aquifer this summer. We'll discover fossils, caves and springs on a scavenger hunt along Barton creek, test water quality, get down underground into a wild cave, clean up trash while canoeing a creek, and dive into barton springs.

Lady Bird Lake Cleanup on February 11th

Lady Bird Lake needs YOU! She is the heart of our city, and the recent rains have washed loads of litter into her waters. Come out and spend the morning with us On February 11th and help restore the shores to their natural beauty!

Clean Sweep Leader Registration Now Open!

Can you think of an area in Austin where you've seen litter collecting lately?  Is there a site near your neighborhood, school or business that could use a little love?  If you're ready to do something about it, then you're the perfect fit to be a Leader for this year's Clean Sweep on April 14th 2012. Read on to find out more about Clean Sweep and how you can become a Leader.