2012 Great American Cleanup Starts Here!
April 14th to April 22nd
Janet Weber's Nauraushaun Cleanup 2011
Join the thousands of volunteers who go out each Spring to pick up trash from our roads, parks, streams and trails. This is a fun and meaningful way to spend some time outdoors, connect with your neighbors and help make a difference in your community. This year, KRB will be introducing a School Bag-A-Thon, to enable students to earn money for their schools PTA organization. Click here for more information on the Great American Cleanup
Click here Janet Weber’s video ’Great American Cleanup: 10954′
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Environmental Education
Keep Rockland Beautiful partners with schools and organizations to bring exciting programs and events to support environmental education including
- Earth B.E.A.T.
- Environmental Education resources including S.E.E.R report
- KRB is excited to be partnering this year with Rockland County Health Dept, Rockland County Health and Wellness Coalition, the Town of Clarkstown and Rockland BOCES to bring Farm to Family Fest to the West Nyack campus on June 2
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Going Green has never been more Rewarding!
New York State is participating in the pilot year of the U.S. Department of Education’s (USED) Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. This voluntary federal program rewards schools that have achieved or have made demonstrable progress toward:
1. The school facility has a net-zero environmental impact
2. The school enviroment has a net-positive impact on the health and performance of students and staff members
3. The school’s graduates are environmentally literate
While the award confers no immediate federal funds, winners of the Green Ribbon (like the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon award winners) are more likely to see extensive media coverage, enhanced community support and access to new business partners and other financial assistance.
Click here to find out more information on how to apply for this award. The application deadline is February 24, 2012
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KRB Annual Membership Meeting/Andy Stewart Farewell Dinner
At the KRB Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, Spencer Lauterbach stepped up as President of the Board of Directors. Larry Brissing and Hildee Ryan were welcomed aboard as new board members. KRB bid farewell to Andy Stewart and outgoing board member Jim Dean. See more photos on our facebook page
