Attention all nature lovers! Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) in the global celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, April 26th. This special occasion promotes the significance of planting trees and caring for our environment.
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Have you ever wanted to see a gentle giant up close? Florida manatees, also known as sea cows, are amazing creatures that visit the state's warm springs during the winter months.
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Each year, Pinellas County greets over 14 million tourists eager to vacation on our beautiful beaches and enjoy the yearlong summer weather. With the holiday season right around the corner, tourism across Florida will reach its peak. While this is a great boost for our local economy, the increased foot traffic can be harmful to our environment and waterways. Fortunately, there are sustainable ways to travel while still enjoying a relaxing holiday.
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This month, Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) is teaming up with Tampa Bay Water's Imagine a Day Without Water campaign to highlight the importance of water and keeping our waterways healthy.
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Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) received a grant from Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) and partner CITGO to assist in revitalizing High Point community located in the heart of Pinellas County.
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Ocean and waterway trash ranks as one of the most serious pollution problems. Far more than an eyesore, a rising tide of marine debris threatens human health, wildlife, communities and economies around the world. Ocean trash is entirely preventable, and by collecting data, you can be a part of the solution.
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This September, we celebrate National Honey Month, which aims to bring awareness to the importance of bees and the benefits of beekeeping.
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Sea turtle nesting season starts May 1st and continues through October 31st. In this edition of Education Corner, I will be providing some information about sea turtles and three activities for kids focused on sea turtle conservation.
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To celebrate this year’s International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, learn more about these unique trees, why they are important, and what you can do to protect their ecosystems here in Pinellas County.
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After a stay, give it away! That’s the tagline of our new partner, Vacation Donations, whose mission is to reduce waste in vacation rentals. Founder Diane Daniel gives travelers and property managers/owners in her community of Indian Rocks Beach (IRB) resources for conveniently donating items and food when guests check out. She’s also supplying other Pinellas communities (and beyond) handy tips about how to combat vacation rental waste.
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Around the nation, people will join together for the Great American Cleanup to beautify their communities and make a difference in the environment. This year, the Great American Cleanup will occur from March until June.
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Meet BeBot. In this edition of Education Corner, we will dig into learning more about what a BeBot is and provide various activities to conduct with your children at home.
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One way to help support KPB’s efforts in reducing waste is to compost with your family. In this edition of Education Corner, I will provide information about composting and 3 different activities you can do with students ranging from toddlers to middle school.
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Keep Pinellas Beautiful strives to protect and conserve our natural environment through our community improvement efforts within Pinellas County. One of the ways we do this is by incorporating native plants and gardens into our county’s green spaces. Not only are native plants beautiful, but they also provide a variety of environmental and economic benefits to your home and business landscapes.
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