Keep Forsyth County Beautiful

As everyone gets out on the Lake more, please remember to report issues with sediment and erosion when you see them. Thank you Lake Lanier Association for the reminder!

Pesticides, cleaners, aerosols, gasoline, paint what do they all have in common? They all can be hazardous not only to people but the environment if not disposed of properly. Registration begins Monday, April 26 for the Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal event on Saturday, May 8 at the Cumming Fairgrounds Lot 3. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. For more information and a full list of what’s accepted, click here https://www.keepforsythcountybeautiful.org/copy-of-househol

It's a beautiful day for an Earth Day #mondayfunday! (Thanks to our own enviro-poet, Don Bailey) #earthday2021 is this Thursday! Have you made your plans?

Attention all Forsyth County high schoolers Celebrate Earth Day with us this Thursday with a hands-on activity at Caney Creek Preserve! Please spread the word, & be sure to register using the link below. We will see you there https://www.keepforsythcountybeautiful.org//community-acti

Could it be that the next Household Hazardous Waste Event is only 2 weeks away?! Registration begins Monday, April 26, for our Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal Event occurring Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required so be sure to grab your slot so you can safely dispose/recycle your household hazardous waste items such as pesticides, paint, aerosols, batteries, cleaners, automotive supplies, electronics, and more! The touchless drive-through event will be held at the Cumming Fairgrounds' parking lot 3 (235 Castleberry Rd) For a full list of what’s acceptable, click here: https://www.keepforsythcountybeautiful.org/copy-of-househol

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Sound on to hear Spring Peepers peeping at South Forsyth High School! While there’s no official Frog Calling Season, Spring is the time you’ll hear quite a symphony of the Frogs of Forsyth looking for their mates. Click here to see who’s calling when: ... https://a3d1b5a5-693f-49df-a0ac-f48a70446c47.filesusr.com/ And here to help you identify who’s who. http://fcmasternaturalists.com/frog-calls/ And don’t forget. When it rains, chemicals you use around your home can end up in retention ponds just like this one. So let’s all use fewer pesticides and herbicides so our frog friends (who are very susceptible to harm from these chemicals due to their porous skin) can live their best lives. Happy Spring! And be sure to let us know who you're hearing!

We are so grateful for our volunteers, this week and every week! Whether it’s adopting a stream, picking up litter, marking storm drains, hauling in lake trash, or directing traffic at our Household Hazardous Waste events, each and every one of you plays an important role in helping to keep our county clean, green, and beautiful. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you!!

#tbt 2004 Earth Day Art Contest judges (including current Executive Director Tammy Wright and former Board Member Pat Plant) make their selections. How will you honor the Earth next week? #earthday2021

A little paint can do wonders on discarded tires! You can transform them into planters, for example, or take it a step further and shape them into animals like swans and fish. (See step two below: we’ve posted examples for you.) Our #reconsiderlitter Earth Month contest incorporates our key initiatives: ending litter, reducing waste, promoting recycling, and beautifying communities, and we hope you will participate! Here’s how to enter: 1) Gather materials from your house o...r yard that often become litter if not disposed of properlysoda cans, glass bottles, aluminum cans, straws, bottle caps, cardboard, hubcaps, tires, etc. 2) Visit kgbf.org for inspiration, or use your own imagination, to create an upcycled piece of art for your yard, balcony, or windowsill. 3) Post a photo of your creation online by FRIDAY APRIL 23, tagging @keepgeorgiabeautifulfoundation and #reconsiderlitter. Feel free to include yourself in the photo as well. 4) Enjoy the increased beauty of your surroundings! During the last week in April, we will choose one winner in three categories: adult, grades 6-12, and K-5. The prize? A $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant or business of your choice. Let’s get crafting, Georgia! #litterfreeforsyth

Thank you to one of our new Adopt-a-Road volunteer groups, Ad Victoriam Solutions! What an awesome way to spend Earth Day! #litterfreeforsyth

With spring cleaning, comes a lot of cleaning products! Instead of purchasing products filled with harsh chemicals, consider making your own! Here are two simple ways to make your own cleaner, but check out the link below for more tips! https://www.goodhousekeeping.com//a/make-at-home-cleaners/

Thanks for being green Crystal Johnson! #earthday2021

Earth Day Community Action Crew at Caney Creek Preserve: Students learn about creek health and play a recycling game. #EarthDay2021

Thanks for going green City of Cumming, GA - City Hall! #EarthDay2021

With Earth Day coming next week, KFCB presents...The Great FoCo Green Out! On Earth Day, Thursday April 22, we challenge everyone in the county to wear green (or a KFCB t-shirt) as you tackle your Earth Day project. Then post a photo of yourself or your group to your page showing your awesome greenness and be sure to tag us @kfcborg We’ll be randomly awarding prizes to participants throughout the day, so come on Forsyth County! Let’s all dress green and go green!... Stumped for what do to for Earth Day. Here are some ideas: (remember it doesn’t have to be a big thing!) 1. Do a litter cleanup 2. Start a compost pile 3. Plant a garden or tree (using native plants to attract pollinators) 4. Remove invasive plants from your property 5. Rescue things from your trash and re-use them 6. Do a recycling audit at home to figure out what else you could be recycling 7. Replace single use products with reusable ones 8. Commit to reducing your pesticide use and learn about alternatives 9. Conserve water 10. Donate to an environmental organization We look forward to seeing green soon! #earthday2021

Great #tiptuesday from Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation!

Fascinating tour of the beautiful Castleberry Farm where we learned what they are doing to help protect our waterways. Thank you to Jut Castleberry and Louise McPherson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services, for the fun and informative day!

For this week's Earth month #mondayfunday, check out these creative ways to reuse/recycle/upcycle everyday items! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOEWr0VZGGk

Time for some Spring cleaning for all those old chemicals in your house? Mark your calendars for the next KFCB Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Disposal Event, Saturday, May 8, 9am-1pm, across from the Cumming Fairgrounds. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens Monday, April 26! For a full list of what’s accepted and why it’s important to remove hazardous waste from your home, click here: https://www.keepforsythcountybeautiful.org/copy-of-househol