Florida Arbor Day is Rooted in Resilience

Arbor Day celebrates the importance of trees in our ecosystem and encourages tree planting across the nation. In Florida, Arbor Day is celebrated in January because at this time of year, trees are dormant and not actively growing. This makes January a great time to plant because dormant trees experience less stress during planting. This increases the chance of healthy and successful growth for newly planted trees. Florida is the first state that celebrates Arbor Day, and this year’s Florida Arbor Day falls on January 16th. From mangroves to maples, come explore the history of the holiday and the value of trees!

Kaitlyn PorcelliJanuary 6, 2026Comment

Dig Into World Soil Day

Every December 5th, World Soil Day is celebrated internationally to raise awareness about soil health and advocate for sustainable management of soil resources. This year’s World Soil Day theme is “Healthy Soils, Healthy Cities.” This theme draws attention to soil in urban environments and highlights the damage of human activity on soil and the planet. Through World Soil Day, we can raise awareness around the importance of sustainable soil management.

Kaitlyn PorcelliDecember 5, 2025Comment

High Point Neighborhood Family Center Gets a Greener Upgrade with Irrigation Donation

Thanks to a powerful partnership between Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Sunrise Irrigation & Sprinklers, the High Point Neighborhood Family Center is blooming into a hub of sustainability and community pride. What began as a modest garden project has blossomed into a living classroom, where native plants, educational signage, and hands-on involvement from youth and volunteers come together to enrich the neighborhood. With the generous support of local grants and a vital irrigation system donation, this green space is thriving—and it’s only just the beginning.

Mya CocchiolaMay 6, 2025Comment

Spring Break & Shorelines: Keep Our Beaches Beautiful this Spring Break

Spring Break brings fun, but it also impacts local communities and the environment. In Florida, especially in Pinellas County, it's important to act responsibly by disposing of trash, respecting wildlife, and swimming safely. Keep Pinellas Beautiful reminds us to protect the beaches, especially during sea turtle nesting season. Enjoy your break responsibly—leave only footprints!

EducationMadelyn KingMarch 20, 2025spring, spring break, vacation, shorelines, beaches, litterComment

The KPB BeBot is Back for the Greatest American Cleanup

To kick off this year’s Greatest American Cleanup (GAC), Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) is hosting a BeBot Beach Tour from February 28th through March 8th. Volunteers will work alongside the BeBot and make an impact on their local environment as we kick off the GAC!

Mya CocchiolaFebruary 27, 2025Cleanups, education corner, community action, LitterComment

Plant, Learn, Celebrate: Arbor Day in Your Community

Attention all nature lovers! Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) in the global celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, April 26th. This special occasion promotes the significance of planting trees and caring for our environment.

Native PlantingsMeagan FlorianApril 24, 2024arbor day, trees, planting, native plantsComment

A Guide to Florida’s Gentle Giants

Have you ever wanted to see a gentle giant up close? Florida manatees, also known as sea cows, are amazing creatures that visit the state's warm springs during the winter months.

EducationMadison SchorleMarch 6, 2024Manatee, wildlifeComment

Discover Pinellas County Through Ecotourism

Each year, Pinellas County greets over 14 million tourists eager to vacation on our beautiful beaches and enjoy the yearlong summer weather. With the holiday season right around the corner, tourism across Florida will reach its peak. While this is a great boost for our local economy, the increased foot traffic can be harmful to our environment and waterways. Fortunately, there are sustainable ways to travel while still enjoying a relaxing holiday.

Audrey BoltonDecember 7, 2023Comment

Our Watersheds: Our Responsibility

This month, Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) is teaming up with Tampa Bay Water's Imagine a Day Without Water campaign to highlight the importance of water and keeping our waterways healthy.

Audrey BoltonOctober 24, 2023Comment

CITGO Brings Communities Together

Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) received a grant from Restore America’s Estuaries (RAE) and partner CITGO to assist in revitalizing High Point community located in the heart of Pinellas County.

Brittany BandyOctober 12, 2023Comment

Become a Citizen Scientist

Ocean and waterway trash ranks as one of the most serious pollution problems. Far more than an eyesore, a rising tide of marine debris threatens human health, wildlife, communities and economies around the world. Ocean trash is entirely preventable, and by collecting data, you can be a part of the solution.

ICCMadison SloanOctober 2, 2023ICC, Litter, CleanupsComment

Benefits of Beekeeping for National Honey Month

This September, we celebrate National Honey Month, which aims to bring awareness to the importance of bees and the benefits of beekeeping.

Native PlantingsAudrey BoltonSeptember 6, 2023beekeeping, native plants, bees, pollinationComment

Education Corner: Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Sea turtle nesting season starts May 1st and continues through October 31st. In this edition of Education Corner, I will be providing some information about sea turtles and three activities for kids focused on sea turtle conservation.

EducationBrittany BandyAugust 1, 2023Sea Turtles, conservationComment

5 facts everyone should know about Mangroves

To celebrate this year’s International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, learn more about these unique trees, why they are important, and what you can do to protect their ecosystems here in Pinellas County.

Madison SloanJuly 26, 2023Mangroves, native plantsComment