Join Love Your Block Durham on Tuesday, Oct 21 between the hours of 8am and 2pm to revitalize the community flower garden at St. John’s Baptist Church in Walltown!

Volunteers are needed to replace wooden flower bed structures, preparing the space for new plants and community use.

This hands-on project suits those who enjoy teamwork, outdoor work, and giving back. Help make Walltown bloom!

Join neighbors from the Albright Community to clean up a heavily littered area surrounding Goose Creek and Long Meadow Park between Holloway and Liberty streets.

This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 13. Expect to work on uneven terrain and in brush/wooded area. Parking is available in the Long Meadow Park lot (917 Liberty St).

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Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup along Martin Luther King Jr Blvd between Cook and Archdale, hosted by a KDB Litter Leader.

Volunteers will meet at the public parking lot at the Public Works Dept on MLK (1100 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy). Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

Please contact Courtney McGuire at cm.mcguire17@gmail.com with any questions.

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Join Trail Life Troop NC-0614 for a cleanup and park workday at Whippoorwill Park on Saturday, Oct 18 from 10AM-12PM!

Volunteers will clean up around the park and along Warren Trail, and touching up the picnic tables in the park.

Reach out to Kevin Hahn at khahn1127@gmail.com to RSVP.

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup at the Food Lion at the intersection of Latta Road and Roxboro Street, hosted by the Eno River Association.

Volunteers will meet at 5279 North Roxboro St. at 10AM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided. This event is suitable for volunteers over the age of 10. Volunteers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please contact Reema Garabadu at reema@enoriver.org with any questions.

Join us on Tuesday, October 14 from 4-6PM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sandy Creek Park (3510 Sandy Creek Dr). This is a rescheduled date from September.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

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Join members of McMannen United Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov 15 from 8:30AM-12PM to plant 50 azaleas around the McMannen Cemetery (4102 Neal Road) to add beauty and stormwater protection to this 150-year-old historic site! The azaleas were generously provided through a grant from WRAL and Keep North Carolina Beautiful. Volunteers from the Durham Master Gardeners will also assist. 

All tools will be provided, as well as Gatorade, water, and snacks. This is a great volunteer opportunity for the whole family!

Reach out to Greg Pagett at gmpagett@gmail.com or 919-971-1570 (mobile) to RSVP. 

Join us on Monday, October 13 from 9:30-11:30AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sandy Creek Park (3510 Sandy Creek Dr). This is a rescheduled date from September.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

We will be working in the woods, so please dress appropriately for the weather and the conditions. There are prickly roses and poison ivy on site. Bug spray ahead of arriving would not go amiss.

We will be meeting in the main car park. If it is full, please park along the road side adjacent to the car park.

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Join the Friends of Ellerbe Creek to remove decades of deposited litter from the shore of Falls Lake near the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Volunteers will meet at the MST End of East Geer St. Trailhead, located near 4340 E Geer St.

Volunteers should be prepared to walk a minimum of two miles out to the trail and back. This event is not recommended for volunteers under 13 years of age. Volunteers between the ages of 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Send an email to Ian Pond at iandavid33@hotmail.com with any questions.

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Join Southside/St Theresa community members to participate in a litter cleanup in the Southside Neighborhood, hosted by the Durham Democrats and the Southside Neighborhood Assocation.

Volunteers will meet at 201 W. Enterprise St. at 2PM. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

Please help us reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, long pants, and dress for the weather. Supervised children of all ages are welcome.

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Join community members to clean up along the American Tobacco Trail starting from the Elmira Trailhead Entrance. This cleanup is suitable for volunteers of all ages.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. Be prepared to walk at least a mile on sidewalks and trails.

Send an email to Ian Peterson at ijpeterson@outlook.com with any questions.

Join community members to clean up along the South Ellerbe Creek Trail and Trinity Ave, meeting at 804 W Trinity Ave. This cleanup is suitable for volunteers of all ages.

Volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes and clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. Be prepared to walk at least a mile on sidewalks and trails.

Send an email to Ellora Haukenfrers at ellora.haukenfrers@gmail.com with any questions.

Join the Forest Hills Neighborhood Association to clean up Third Fork Creek, an important Durham waterway flowing through Forest Hills Park and all the way to Jordan Lake.

Volunteers will meet at E Forest Hills Blvd near the circle at Forestwood and Briarcliff for supplies and instructions.

All necessary tools will be provided. Please help us reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, long pants, and dress for the weather. Supervised children of all ages are welcome.

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Sign up for a pedestrian and boat-based clean up of Ellerbe Creek from Red Mill Road down to Falls Lake as part of the Durham Big Sweep. This is a great opportunity for a fun paddle trip while also helping to clean up the Creek/Lake!

There are a limited amount of free boats being provided by Frog Hollow Outdoors that are available by reservation only. All other boaters should be prepared to bring their own boats, including a PFD.

All litter cleanup supplies will be provided. Boaters will meet at 8:30am on Red Mill Road and pedestrians at 9am at the junction of Redwood and Tom Clark.

Email Ian Pond at iandavid33@hotmail.com for additional details or questions.

KDB is participating in the national Greatest American Cleanup campaign along with hundreds of other NC-based Keep America Beautiful affiliates this Fall. Join us for a day of massive impact during the largest cleanup in US history!

Join us on Saturday, Oct 4 from 10AM to 12PM to clean up E Geer St from Cheek Rd to Tobacco Rd, and Cheek Rd from E Geer to Center St. If enough volunteers sign up, we will expand the project area to accomodate.

Volunteers will be split up into at least 3 starting locations for this event, which will be assigned prior to the event.

All supplies will be provided. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 10. Please wear closed-toed shoes that are comfortable for walking, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Pants and long sleeves are strongly recommended. Bring a water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and a small backpack for carrying personal items.

Join the Durham Area Masters Aquatics (DAMA) for a cleanup along Alston Ave, starting from the Campus Hills Recreation Center at 2000 S Alston Ave. The roadside has wide shoulders and sidewalks, making this event suitable for volunteers aged 12 and up.

Please contact kathryn.pietrosimone@gmail.com with any questions.

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Keep Durham Beautiful will be participating in the The Durham Pride parade for the second time. We love the diversity of Durham and are celebrating by walking together in the parade. We're looking forward to you joining us! This year's parade is Saturday, September 27th at 12PM.

Volunteers will walk with a decorated City truck driven by KDB staff and pick up litter from along the parade route. This is a great opportunity for scouts or other groups who want to do service to Durham in a fun and festive way!

**PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN**

Join us on Friday, September 26 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, September 27 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sandy Creek Park (3510 Sandy Creek Dr).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

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Looking for a way to give back to the Durham community? Become a Litter Leader!

Join us for an in-person Litter Leader Training on Tuesday, September 23 from 5:30PM-6:30PM at our offices at 2011 Fay Street. Parents with children are welcome to attend, and we will serve light refreshments.

We train litter leaders as part of our mission to build and maintain clean, green, and beautiful spaces. Litter Leaders are volunteers that are committed to litter prevention in Durham. Litter Leaders will be trained on litter cleanup safety, cleanup operating procedures, and the basics of volunteer leadership.

Once you have received training, we will provide the resources necessary to be a litter prevention advocate and lead KDB cleanup events. More information on the Litter Leaders Program can be found on our website at keepdurhambeautiful.org/litter-leaders.

Join KDB and Bike Durham on Saturday, September 20 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a hands-on effort to improve conditions for transit riders and cyclists in East Durham.

We’ll kick things off by cleaning up the bus stop at The Village (the intersection of Liberty St and Miami Blvd). Afterward, we’ll team up with Oaks and Spokes to operate their bike lane sweeper, clearing debris from the Miami Blvd bike lane to make it safer and more accessible.

Bring water, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and get ready to make a real difference for your neighbors who walk, bike, and ride the bus.

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or new to Bike Durham, this is a great way to meet others and help us build a better, safer Durham for everyone.

Meeting Point: The Village bus stop at Liberty & Miami Blvd
Time: Saturday, September 20 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
What to Bring: Closed-toed shoes, a water bottle, and good energy! All supplies provided.

Join us for a pruning workshop at Forest Hills Park! We'll review how trees grow to understand proper pruning techniques, how to decide which branches to cut and why, and what kinds of tools are needed for the job. Then we'll have a guided pruning session to practice what we've learned! We'll focus on the trees in Forest Hills that have been planted in the last 10-15 years and could use a check-in.

This training is meant for anyone interested in learning how to care for trees; being a Tree Keeper or having prior training is not required.

Tree Keepers are volunteers who have accumulated the knowledge and skills to assist and serve a leadership role in volunteer tree planting events. Tree Keepers oversee small groups of volunteers, provide quality control, and teach others how to plant trees. More information on the Tree Keepers Program can be found on our website at https://www.keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers.

Space is limited, so please register in advance. Some tools will be provided, but volunteers are encouraged to bring their own hand pruners, loppers, and hand saws if they have them in good condition.

Join fellow volunteers and community members to participate in a litter cleanup along Mineral Springs Rd on Saturday, Sept 13 from 12:30-2PM.

Volunteers will meet at entrance of the Stonehill Estates neighborhood (100 Sapphire Dr) off of North Mineral Springs Rd. Gloves, vests, litter grabbers and trash bags will be provided.

This event is not suitable for volunteers under the age of 15.

Please contact Brittany Fechter at brittanyfechter@gmail.com with any questions.

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Join Keep Durham Beautiful for a cleanup in East Durham! We will start at Proximity Brewing and work our way out into the community along Driver St, Peabody, Salem, and Angier Ave.

This event is open to individuals ages 8 and up. Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided.

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Join Keep Durham Beautiful to clean up along South Hoover Rd, a notorious dump site, and inside the Hoover Rd Apartment Complex. We are partnering with NCCU International Affairs & Community Engagement for this event.

This event is open to individuals ages 10 and up. Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided.

We will meet at the corner of Boone St and S Hoover Rd, in front of the Hoover Rd Apartments.

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Join us on Friday, August 22 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, August 23 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sherwood Park (1720 Cheek Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

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Join us on Friday, August 22 from 3-5PM and/or Saturday, August 23 from 9AM-11AM to remove harmful invasive plants from Sherwood Park (1720 Cheek Rd).

Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves, and bring a reusable water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided but we encourage volunteers with their own labeled pruners and saws to bring them along.

Volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is not recommended for volunteers under the age of 12.

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Join KDB and Bike Durham on Saturday, August 16 from 8-10AM as we roll up our sleeves for a hands-on effort to improve conditions for transit riders and cyclists in East Durham.

We’ll kick things off by cleaning up the bus stop at The Village (the intersection of Liberty St and Miami Blvd). Afterward, we’ll team up with Oaks and Spokes to operate their bike lane sweeper, clearing debris from the Miami Blvd bike lane to make it safer and more accessible.

Bring water, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and get ready to make a real difference for your neighbors who walk, bike, and ride the bus.

Meeting Point: The Village bus stop at Liberty & Miami Blvd

Time: Saturday, August 16 | 8 – 10AM

What to Bring: Closed-toed shoes, a water bottle, and good energy! All supplies provided.

We’re excited to once again be a nonprofit sponsor for Sustainable Spirits! Join the North Carolina Composting Council (NCCC) for their next Sustainable Spirits event at Ponysaurus on August 11 from 6-8PM.

Sustainable Spirits are professional-networking socials rotating around the state for people who share NCCC’s environmental commitment to composting and waste reduction. Appetizers will be provided thanks to event sponsor Smith + Gardner! The event is free to attend, but registration is encouraged.

Join the Durham County Library Garden Club and New Hope Bird Alliance on Saturday, August 2 from 10-11AM at Durham Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St) for a presentation by Barbara Driscoll on the importance of leaving your leaves!

Learn how leaving your leaves in the fall to naturally decompose back into your garden benefits the birds and insects, and helps with climate change and flooding as well as saving time and money! Fall leaves are a great natural fertilizer and helps with carbon sequestration too.

Registration is required. Learn more and register below.