February 19, 2016 In 2013, Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful received a grant from Lowe's Corporate through Keep America Beautiful to create a community garden...
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Clean & Green Archives
Why Are We Still Talking About Litter?
Before I get into the topic of this article, I would first like to share KALB's belief that a healthy...
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Clean & Green – We Are About To Get VERY Busy!
It won't be long before the hours of daylight increase, a warm and blustery hint of spring is in the...
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Clean & Green – OK, Let’s Take It Outside
When you hear the words "nature" or "outdoors," what does that mean to you? When I was a child, I...
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We Appreciate Our Athens Heroes
This article is a bit different than my usual sharing of environmental information. I would like to use this forum...
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Clean & Green – Give The Gift Of Recycling
Recently, I had the privilege and pleasure of providing the program for all 5th and 6th grade 4H Club meetings...
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Clean & Green – Supporting KALB Into The Future
The end of the year is approaching quickly. Thoughts will move toward roasting turkeys, Christmas shopping, family gatherings, and last...
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Clean & Green – It’s All About Education
The staff and volunteers of KALB have just finished a very busy time -- fundraising season. We appreciate all who...
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Clean & Green – Backyard Burning: The Hidden Hazards
The weather is cooling down which brings out the fire pits and bonfires. Fall is a great time to sit...
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Clean & Green – Will You Have A “Duck Norris” In This Race?
Right now, some of you out there are searching for the perfect name for the ducks you are going to...
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Clean & Green – Why We Do It
The mission statement of KALB is "to empower citizens of Athens and Limestone County to take greater responsibility for enhancing...
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The Duck and Run 5K — It’s a Race for the Environment!
Get ready...get set...GO to Raceroster.com and register to be part of the 12th Annual Duck and Run 5K taking place...
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Volunteers Are The Heart Of KALB
I have conversations with our office manager, Leigh Patterson, frequently about the value of our volunteers and how much they...
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Easy Disposal Of Latex Paint
Every week, KALB and our Recycling Center receive phone calls asking how to dispose of leftover paint. Because this is...
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Community Garden Benefits From Truancy Intervention Program
It has been two years since the Community Garden grant was received from Lowe's through Keep America Beautiful. The gardens...
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Let’s Talk About The Bats And The Bees
Recently, a story appeared in a local newspaper about bats in Limestone County testing positive for a disease called white-nose...
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Clean & Green – Give Back AND Raise Funds!
The Adopt-A-Spot program is a great way for groups and individuals to serve the community while raising funds to do...
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Spring Cleaning, De-Cluttering and Recycling
Spring has sprung and now it is time to begin your spring cleaning and de-cluttering. I ask that you remember...
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Earth Day Successful Thanks To Good People
As I write this article, I am still exhausted from the Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO and all the work...
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Nature Walk Added to Earth Day & Outdoor EXPO Activities
When Damien Simbeck, TVA Watershed Representative, offered to lead a nature walk through the Marbut Bend Trail in West Limestone...
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