Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.

Eric Crews started with Youth Tree Team as his first job in high school. What he didn’t expect? It would shape his career, leadership skills, and connection to Indy. Ready to lead the next generation of environmental stewards? ?? Apply to be a Youth Tree Team Leader by March 10 ?? https://lnkd.in/gX4wnyxr

Thank you Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. for your generosity and support! ?? Each year from March to November, Sunbelt Rentals loans KIB a skid-steer unit. This powerful machine helps our team tackle essential projects like regrading gravel in the tree yard and moving soil for tree plantings. We’re incredibly grateful for this partnership and the impact it has on keeping our operations running smoothly. ??

Did you know eight of our KIB staffers kick-started their green careers in our youth programs?! ?? If you're looking for a summer job where you can make a difference, spend time outdoors, and gain hands-on experience in environmental work, this is it! ?? Applications for Urban Naturalists and Youth Tree Team Leaders close on March 10. Apply today and be part of the next generation of environmental leaders. ?? https://lnkd.in/gX4wnyxr

Join us in welcoming our newest KIB Ambassadors and Tree Tenders—our largest training class yet! ?? From classroom sessions to hands-on field training, these dedicated volunteers are ready to roll up their sleeves and help make Indy cleaner, greener, and more connected. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make this season! ??? ?? Check out the highlights from training!

Picture this: A street lined with shade, cleaner air, and a healthier community. Trees do more than just look good. ?? They capture stormwater, improve air quality, and create vibrant neighborhoods. If your neighborhood is within the City of Indianapolis, you can apply for 30+ free trees to plant in your community! ?? Learn more and request trees: https://lnkd.in/gGzSqteV In partnership with the City of Indianapolis

Marissa Byers wasn’t a science major, but KIB’s Urban Naturalist program showed her that green careers come in all forms. Looking for your place in sustainability, conservation, or community impact? ?? ?? Apply for Urban Naturalists today! ?? https://lnkd.in/g7iXWrbR

The wait is over…project season at KIB is here! ?? Whether you’re excited to plant trees, tackle litter through cleanups, or help maintain GreenSpaces, there’s a project waiting for you. Head over to our project calendar to sign up. ?? https://kibi.org/projects ?? Annette/Udell Street Tree Planting | Saturday March 8 ?? Old Southside Cleanup with Downtown Indy | Monday, March 10 ?? Leftover Pi Day Tree Planting | Saturday, March 15 ?? West 79th St Tree Planting | Saturday, March 22 ?? World Water Day Waterway Workday | Saturday, March 22 ?? Herron Morton Tree Planting | Saturday, March 29

Raise your hand if you're excited to plant trees! ?? Join us on Saturday, March 8 for our first tree planting of the Spring season. We will be planting 50 native trees in the Riverside neighborhood! With your help, the trees planted will bring the benefits of cleaner air, carbon mitigation, and stormwater retention to Indianapolis communities. Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4bo2QID

Help us show off our Hoosier hospitality by keeping downtown clean and beautiful. We're teaming up with Downtown Indy, Inc. for a slam dunk of a cleanup in the Old Southside. Join us in tackling litter and protecting our local ecosystems before Indy welcomes visitors for all the basketball action. ?? Don’t sit on the sidelines. Sign up today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gpnjeRHz

?? We're celebrating 25 years of cleaner, greener neighborhoods! ?? What started with just 10 Adopt-A-Block Captains has grown into 1,344 Captains strong, removing 33,000+ pounds of litter annually. ?? Adopt-A-Block is more than a cleanup. It’s a movement. Ready to make an impact?Sign up today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gfzAzpBC In partnership with City of Indianapolis & City of Indianapolis - Department of Public Works (Indy DPW)