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Downtown Roanoke WINS $1,000 Grant!

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Downtown Roanoke has been awarded a $1,000 grant in the Cigarette Litter Prevention Category.  The KVB grant program focuses greater resources and attention on individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.  In honor of Earth Month, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is awarding “30 Grants In 30 Days” in April, 2011.

Downtown Roanoke Inc (DRI) will partner with the City of Roanoke, and AdFed to create a Cigarette Litter Prevention Signage Campaign.  DRI’s litter prevention program was established 2 years ago with the installation of cigarette butt receptacles throughout Downtown Roanoke.  In order to continue to create awareness of this program, they hope to further educate the public about the hazards of cigarette litter through creative signage at various hot spots and merchant locations.  Their initiative meets the intent of the grant by raising awareness about cigarettes as litter, and encouraging the public to keep our streets clean.  For information Downtown Roanoke Inc. and their project, contact Lyndsay Smith, [email protected] or (540) 342-2028.

KVB provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of (30) $1,000 grants in three different categories: 10 grants for plastic bag reduction and recycling, 10 grants for cigarette litter prevention, and 10 grants for community greening and beautification.  These grants are made possible by KVB’s partners, Walmart and Waste Management.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment.  Our goals include becoming the leading statewide voice, providing a framework for improved communication and collaboration, cultivating and supporting sustainable programs, and engaging citizens by linking them to volunteer opportunities and information through these 5 impact areas:  Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling,Beautification, and Environmental Education.

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Patrick Springs Primary School WINS $1K Grant

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Patrick Springs Primary School has been awarded a $1,000 grant in the Community Greening and Beautification Category.  The KVB grant program focuses greater resources and attention on individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education. In honor of Earth Month, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is awarding “30 Grants In 30 Days” in April, 2011.

Patrick Springs Primary School will use the KVB grant to continue to improve and expand their Bowl of Lettuce School Garden.  This garden is a hands on learning garden for Patrick Spring’s mentally and physically handicapped students that work alongside their K-5 counterparts.  The school, teachers, and community have really gotten behind this garden with community involvement at an all-time high.  This garden was started as a way to give the students hands on experience with growing their own foods, improving their nutrition through eating organically grown foods, reducing school and home waste by composting leftovers and to include education in botany and plant life cycles.  Goals for this ongoing project are: (1) Students will continue to grow veggies of their choice, such as: tomatoes, corn lettuce, cucumbers, green beans, peas and potatoes, (2) A visit to Royal Oaks Farm in Bedford, VA, which is the largest composting facility in VA, and  students will get to observe composting of: vegetables, wood, paper and animal waste, (3) A gardening  workshop for parents so that families can continue gardening at home year round, and (4) finally a student/parent celebration with students serving their families ” a bowl of lettuce” grown from their organic garden.   For more information on Patrick Springs Primary School and their project, please contact Minnie Moore at 276-694-6518 or [email protected].

KVB provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of (30) $1,000 grants in three different categories: 10 grants for plastic bag reduction and recycling, 10 grants for cigarette litter prevention, and 10 grants for community greening and beautification.  These grants are made possible by KVB’s partners, Walmart and Waste Management.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment.  Our goals include becoming the leading statewide voice, providing a framework for improved communication and collaboration, cultivating and supporting sustainable programs, and engaging citizens by linking them to volunteer opportunities and information through these 5 impact areas:  Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling,Beautification, and Environmental Education.

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Waste Watchers of Eastern Shore WINS $1K Grant!

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Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore has been awarded a $1,000 grant in the Plastic Bag Recycling Category.  The KVB grant program focuses greater resources and attention on individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education. In honor of Earth Month, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is awarding “30 Grants In 30 Days” in April, 2011.

Waste Watchers (WW) will establish a creative Plastic Bag Reducing/Recycling/Reusing Campaign through the use of signs in grocery store parking lots to remind shoppers to bring their own bags each time they shop.  In addition to signage, WW will create a relationship with larger retail merchants to provide reusable bags at reduced costs during the launch of this greatly needed plastic bag vs. reusable bag public awareness program throughout the entire Eastern Shore.  The “Did You Bring Your Bag” campaign hopes bring a greater connection with grocery store management.   Waste Watchers of the Eastern Shore has already made a big impact as they helped convince the counties- Accomack and Northampton to begin recycling plastic bags last year.  For information on Waste Watchers of The Eastern Shore and their project, contact Jenny O’Neill, [email protected] or (757) 787-7468.

KVB provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of (30) $1,000 grants in three different categories: 10 grants for plastic bag reduction and recycling, 10 grants for cigarette litter prevention, and 10 grants for community greening and beautification.  These grants are made possible by KVB’s partners, Walmart and Waste Management.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment.  Our goals include becoming the leading statewide voice, providing a framework for improved communication and collaboration, cultivating and supporting sustainable programs, and engaging citizens by linking them to volunteer opportunities and information through these 5 impact areas:  Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling,Beautification, and Environmental Education.

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SW Piedmont VA Master Naturalist WINS $1k!

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Southwest Piedmont Virginia Master Naturalist Chapter has been awarded a $1,000 grant in the Beautification and Community Greening Category.  The KVB grant program focuses greater resources and attention on individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education. In honor of Earth Month, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is awarding “30 Grants In 30 Days” in April, 2011.

The Southwest Piedmont Virginia Master Naturalist Chapter, along with the Virginia Museum of Natural History, will restore, beautify and create a stewardship project in Martinsville City’s 30 acre J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park.  The goals of the project include;

(1) invasive species removal and control
(2) nature trail enhancements and maintenance with identification and preservation of native flora
(3) beautification of gateway and public gathering spaces with debris removal and native species mini-gardens
(4) installation of recycling bins
(5) graffiti removal at shelters
(6) implementing riparian restoration and natural and structural erosion control measures; and,
(7) coordinating at least four Saturday community-wide Clean-up, Green-up events.

J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park is located in the heart of Martinsville and adjacent to the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The park has been neglected for years but with community support and hard-working volunteers, the park can again offer families, children, students, and individuals an outdoor environment that fosters appreciation and enjoyment of natural resources, while becoming a much-needed community asset.  For information on Southwest Piedmont Virginia Master Naturalist Chapter and their project, contact Dennis Casey, [email protected] or (276) 634-4184.

KVB provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of (30) $1,000 grants in three different categories: 10 grants for plastic bag reduction and recycling, 10 grants for cigarette litter prevention, and 10 grants for community greening and beautification.  These grants are made possible by KVB’s partners, Walmart and Waste Management.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment.  Our goals include becoming the leading statewide voice, providing a framework for improved communication and collaboration, cultivating and supporting sustainable programs, and engaging citizens by linking them to volunteer opportunities and information through these 5 impact areas:  Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling, Beautification, and Environmental Education.

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Galax High School WINS $1,000 Grant from KVB

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* One of 30 Grants in 30 Days Being Distributed *

Galax High National Honor Society has been awarded a $1,000 grant in the Plastic Bag Recycling Category.  The KVB grant program focuses greater resources and attention on individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.  In honor of Earth Month, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is awarding “30 Grants In 30 Days” in April, 2011.

Galax High School National Honor Society will install plastic bag recycling containers at each grocery store in Galax city proper and one at Galax HS for community members to recycle their plastic bags.  In addition to providing recycling receptacles, Galax citizens will be given the opportunity to exchange 20 of their one-time use plastic shopping bags for one new reuseable bag, also purchased with grant funds.  The bags will be counted by National Honor Society members to measure progress as well as matching the $1,000 grant amount to provide additional opportunities.  For information on Galax High School and their project, contact Babette Nuckolls, [email protected] or (276) 236-2991.

KVB provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of (30) $1,000 grants in three different categories: 10 grants for plastic bag reduction and recycling, 10 grants for cigarette litter prevention, and 10 grants for community greening and beautification.  These grants are made possible by KVB’s partners, Walmart and Waste Management.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment.  Our goals include becoming the leading statewide voice, providing a framework for improved communication and collaboration, cultivating and supporting sustainable programs, and engaging citizens by linking them to volunteer opportunities and information through these 5 impact areas:  Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling, Beautification, and Environmental Education.

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James River Association WINS $1,000 Grant!

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In honor of Earth Month, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is awarding “30 Grants In 30 Days” in April, 2011.   James River Association has been awarded a $1,000 grant in the Beautification and Community Greening Category.   The KVB grant program focuses greater resources and attention on individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.

KVB provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of (30) $1,000 grants in three different categories: 10 grants for plastic bag reduction and recycling, 10 grants for cigarette litter prevention, and 10 grants for community greening and beautification. These grants are made possible by KVB’s partners, Walmart and Waste Management.

James River Association (JRA) will be conducting a week-long Extreme Stream Makeover of the Stoney Run Watershed in Newport News, which involves the renovation of Denbigh High School’s Pond and Courtyard. JRA will repair the existing pond, building raised beds for several native species (to create mini-eco-systems), installing rain barrels, and planting a rain garden to prevent storm water runoff. During JRA’s ESM, the school’s courtyard will be transformed into a series of sustainable eco-systems that can be used for future ecology and environmental science classes. The goals of the project are to provide hands-on experience in watershed restoration techniques, help students (present and future) connect their actions to the health of Stoney Run, the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. This project will further inspire teachers to work the courtyard’s many teachable elements into their classroom ecology and science curriculums. For information on the James River Association and their project, contact Michelle Kokolis, [email protected] or (804) 788-8811.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment. Our goals include becoming the leading statewide voice, providing a framework for improved communication and collaboration, cultivating and supporting sustainable programs, and engaging citizens by linking them to volunteer opportunities and information through these 5 impact areas: Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling, Beautification, and Environmental Education.

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Fredericksburg Clean and Green Wins $1000 Grant

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In honor of Earth Month, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is awarding “30 Grants In 30 Days” in April, 2011.  Fredericksburg Clean and Green has been awarded a $1,000 grant in the Cigarette Litter Prevention Category.  The KVB grant program focuses greater resources and attention on individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.

KVB provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of (30) $1,000 grants in three different categories: 10 grants for plastic bag reduction and recycling, 10 grants for cigarette litter prevention, and 10 grants for community greening and beautification.  This grant campaign is made possible by KVB, Walmart, and Waste Management.

Fredericksburg Clean and Green Committee (FCGC) will establish a comprehensive cigarette litter prevention campaign by distributing pocket ashtrays to adult smokers along with installing cigarette butt receptacles in high traffic areas of Fredericksburg.  FCGC will work with the Fredericksburg Public Works Department, Downtown Retail Merchants Association and many other civic groups to establish a long lasting litter prevention program for the residents and merchants of Fredericksburg.  For information on Fredericksburg Clean and Green and their project, contact Anne Little, [email protected] or (540) 207-4298.

The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment.  Our goals include becoming the leading statewide voice, providing a framework for improved communication and collaboration, cultivating and supporting sustainable programs, and engaging citizens by linking them to volunteer opportunities and information through these 5 impact areas:  Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction, Recycling, Beautification, and Environmental Education.