As cooler temperatures approach, it’s important to remember that many bees, butterflies, and birds remain in our gardens year-round. You can support their survival in just a few easy steps whether you have a porch, patio, or a yard full of blooms. Some of our methods will even save you some labor! Read them, take note, and watch your winged friends flourish.

Many of our affiliates participate in this popular cleanup series led by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Outreach Program. With the intent of keeping all watersheds within state lines trash-free, volunteers target streams, rivers, lakes, beaches, and wetlands. In 2022, they collected over 410,000 pounds of litter! Browse our list to discover events hosted or co-hosted by members of the KGBF network.

Did you know that the United States generates over 17 million tons of textile waste per year? According to the EPA, clothing makes up the majority of that number, but we can change that by adapting the principles of the waste hierarchy to our wardrobes. Read our tips and learn how you can refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle your way to a greener lifestyle.

There are over 950 Martin Luther King corridors across the United States, and this year, two Georgia affiliates received community improvement grants from Keep America Beautiful to transform and restore them. Keep Thomas County Beautiful has expanded a youth-focused garden, while Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful revitalized a historic area with tree plantings. We got in touch with them to learn all about their projects—join us for the details!

We spend an incredible amount of time outdoors in the warmer months, making it the perfect occasion to instill eco-friendly habits. We’ve compiled some of our favorite ways to stay green, and we hope you’ll find them useful while enjoying all nature has to offer. How many items can you check off the list before the season comes to a close?

If you’re interested in saving Georgia’s bees and butterflies, you’re going to love learning more about this affiliate’s initiatives. Join us for a conversation about pollinator roadways, native plants, and the best way to be a changemaker in your own community.

Who doesn’t love a good cookout? From the social aspect to the joy of eating outdoors, it’s a fun way to relax that’s synonymous with the season. It can also create a lot of waste if you’re not careful—follow our tips to lower your footprint and have your greenest garden party yet. With simple swaps and a bit of planning, you can make a world of difference!

Are you ready to show some appreciation for the place we all call home? Our annual list is back! We’ve included one eco-friendly idea for each year this global day of action has existed. Try a few this weekend and keep going from there. By taking small, consistent steps to lessen our environmental impact, we can make a monumental difference.

The duo behind Studio Z Atlanta will showcase all new works made from recycled materials in “Artistic Transformation: Finding the Hidden Beauty of Waste” this April. To celebrate Earth Month, half of the proceeds will go to KGBF. Join us for a conversation about upcycling, the artistic process, and how they became environmental advocates in the first place.

Have you been wondering what you can do to make your outdoor space more friendly to bees, butterflies, moths, bats, and birds? It’s easier than you might think to help their populations thrive. Follow our recommendations to create a buzz where you live.