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VOLUNTEER PROJECT CALENDAR

 

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Volunteer Project Calender

If you have NEVER volunteered with us before, please fill out our Volunteer Sign-up Form so we have all of your contact information. Otherwise, please sign up to volunteer for one of the KIB projects below!

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. partners with all neighborhoods, all income levels, to green up the city and increase the canopy cover of Indianapolis. If you prefer to volunteer in an area that faces stronger environmental or economic challenges, please let us know and we will try to match you with a project where your impact can be made.


 

 

 

KIB Spring Volunteer Projects

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Saturday, March 13, 2010
- Irvington Preschool Playground Renovation
10 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 12:00pm

This is a renovation of an existing playground. Activities will include painting the playhouse, installing a new piece of playground equipment or two, repairing some of the curb holding in the playground mulch, spreading more mulch, building a new paver walkway to access the playground, planting a few trees and flowers, and more.  Located at 30 N. Audobon Road.


Sunday, March 14, 2010
- Growing Places Indy Slow Food Garden
2 volunteers needed
This project is full
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us as we transform a plot of land in the White River State Park into a demonstration urban farm. KIB will provide design assistance, plant material and with the help of volunteers, will plant vegetables and build garden structures.


Friday, March 19, 2010
- 26th and Guilford Community Garden
15 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

We will be spreading compost over the entire garden area and pulling weeds in preparation for a demonstration garden in this urban neighborhood.  This project could also take place from 1:00 - 5:00 pm if a group is available.


Saturday, March 20, 2010
- Jordan YMCA Tree Planting
2 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 12:00pm

We will be planting 20 trees around the Jordan YMCA to provide shade for visitors and beauty along the roadway.  Located at 8400 Westfield Boulevard.


Saturday, March 20, 2010
- St. Vincent DePaul Community Garden
4 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

We will be completing the upper level for a terraced vegetable garden behind the Food Pantry for the clients to grow their own vegetables. Activities include roto-tilling the soil, digging, cutting back weed trees, spreading mulch, and picking up litter. Located at 3001 E. 30th Street.


Sunday, March 21, 2010
- Growing Places Indy Slow Food Garden
5 volunteers needed
This project is full
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us as we transform a plot of land in the White River State Park into a demonstration urban farm. KIB will provide design assistance, plant material and with the help of volunteers, will plant vegetables and build garden structures.


Friday, March 26, 2010
- IPS #114 Project Green Schools
20 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

We will be weeding and mulching their entire forest grove in front of their school. Located at 2021 Sloan Avenue, on the southeast side. This project could also take place on Friday, April 9th if a group is available.


Wednesday, April 7, 2010
- Belzer Middle School Project Green Schools
5 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 12:00pm

We will be planting 5 new trees to replace 5 trees that did not make it from a planting last year. We will also be mulching trees and perennials that were planted last year. Located at 7555 E. 56th St.  This project could also take place from 1:00 - 4:00 pm if a group is available.


Saturday, April 10, 2010
- Ladywood Estates Tree Planting
8 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

This condominium development has requested trees for their common areas. We will be replacing dying crabapple trees with beautiful native trees. This development is close to Fall Creek, so we will plant only native trees in this neighborhood. Located at 5201 Knob Lane.


Saturday, April 10, 2010
- Arsenal Heights Tree Planting
15 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 12:00pm

This near east side neighborhood is working to maintain a healthy tree canopy in their community. Volunteers are invited to help residents plant in this historic Indianapolis neighborhood.


Saturday, April 17, 2010
- Athenaeum Sustainable Landscape
10 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 1:00pm

Join us as we work with the Athenaeum Foundation to transform the north lawn of the historic Athenaeum building downtown with the installation of a sustainable landscape. This landscape will include a native vegetative filter, paver patios, benches and educational signage.


Saturday, April 17, 2010
- Volunteer GROUPS Needed for the Great Indy Cleanup Kick-Off Event - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

KIB's Great Indy Cleanup Kick-Off event is looking for volunteer groups interested in assisting communities with their neighborhood cleanups on Saturday, April 17th as part of the annual citywide cleanup effort.  Your group will be put into contact with a participating community's Cleanup Coordinator to get involved with their particular cleanup needs.  Volunteer Groups only, please.  (Please see Every Litter Bit Helps Campaign if you are an individual wishing to participate.)


Thursday, April 22, 2010
- Early Learning Center at Brook Park Project Green Schools
40 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 12:00pm

For Earth Day, we will be planting up to 10 trees around the campus, as well as mulching them. We will also plant vegetables in the raised beds. We will also weed and re-mulch their playground area as well as build a boot rack, a hill with a slide, a climbing wall, and plant some strawberries. Located at 5249 David St.


Saturday, April 24, 2010
- Athenaeum Sustainable Landscape
10 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 1:00pm

Join us as we work with the Athenaeum Foundation to transform the north lawn of the historic Athenaeum building downtown with the installation of a sustainable landscape. This landscape will include a native vegetative filter, paver patios, benches and educational signage.


Saturday, April 24, 2010
- Crystal Pointe Tree Planting
5 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

This is Crystal Pointe’s fourth tree planting with KIB. They are adding street trees to fill in gaps where there are no street trees. Located near Carrol Road and E. 86th St.


Saturday, April 24, 2010
- Pogues Run Conservation Corridor
25 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

Neighborhoods, churches, schools, and many other volunteers are joining together with IndyParks and KIB to remove invasive species such as honeysuckle from a section of Pogues Run Creek, and will be replanting this area with native vegetation. Trees and shrubs that will be planted will be an excellent source of food and habitat for birds and other wildlife. Come join in the fun! Located near Rural Street and Brookside Parkway S. Drive.


Saturday, April 24, 2010
- Perry Meridian High School Tree Planting
8 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

Volunteers will be helping this south side high school’s Environmental Club to plant native fruit-bearing trees on their campus.


Saturday, May 1, 2010
- Garfield Neighbors Median Beautification
20 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 1:00pm

Join us as we work with the Garfield Neighbors to install trees, grasses and shrubs on three medians on Raymond Street near Garfield Park.


Saturday, May 1, 2010
- Irvington Terrace Tree Planting
30 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 12:00pm

East Washington St. is in great need of trees to slow traffic and reduce street pollution and noise. Please come out and help neighborhood volunteers plant trees and transform the appearance of Washington Street just West of Shadeland Avenue. Afterward, celebrate with the neighborhood at their Fiesta!


Saturday, May 8, 2010
- Westbrooke Homeowners Association Tree Planting
15 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

Westbrooke neighborhood was once a large farmland..this neighborhood wants to restore the woods in the common areas of their development and attract wildlife while providing shade to the playground and other areas. Located at 6500 Cougar Court.


Saturday, May 8, 2010
- Sycamore Run HOA Tree Planting
15 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

This neighborhood has an open greenspace they would like to improve by planting trees. This will be the first phase in improving the space by reforesting the public space.


Sunday, May 9, 2010
- Growing Places Indy Slow Food Garden
15 volunteers needed
This project is full
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us as we transform a plot of land in the White River State Park into a demonstration urban farm. KIB will provide design assistance, plant material and with the help of volunteers, will plant vegetables and build garden structures.


Tuesday, May 11, 2010
- Greenbriar Elementary School Project Green Schools
20 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 12:00pm

We will be continuing with an ongoing beautification project. We will be planting perennials and grasses and mulching around the school. Located at 8201 N. Ditch Road. This project can also happen on Wednesday May 12th or Thursday May 13th depending on the schedule of the group. This project can also take place from 1:00 – 4:00 pm if that is better for the group.


Friday, May 14, 2010
- 26th and Guilford Demonstration Garden
20 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 12:00pm

We will be planting a neighborhood garden for the first time at the corner of 26th St. and Guildford Ave. It is a large vacant lot that has been cleared of weeds and debris and was prepared last fall and winter for it’s inaugural planting this spring. This project can also take place from 1:00 – 4:00 pm if that is better for the group.


Saturday, May 15, 2010
- University Heights Tree Planting
12 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 12:00pm

This neighborhood, just south of the University of Indianapolis, is working to replace dying street trees to maintain a healthy canopy. Please help community members plant trees in their neighborhood.


Saturday, May 22, 2010
- South East Neighborhood Development (SEND) Triangle Gateway
40 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 1:00pm

Join us as we beautify the Morris Street corridor between East Street and the Madison Avenue overpass. The landscape will include ornamental trees and shrubs and will provide space for public art installations. Located at Morris St. between East St. and Madison Ave.


Saturday, May 29, 2010
- South East Neighborhood Development (SEND) Triangle Gateway
40 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 1:00pm

Join us as we beautify the Morris Street corridor between East Street and the Madison Avenue overpass. The landscape will include ornamental trees and shrubs and will provide space for public art installations. Located at Morris St. between East St. and Madison Ave.


Saturday, May 29, 2010
- Cottage Home Pocket Park
25 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 1:00pm

Residents of this historic neighborhood are renovating and improving neighborhood vacant lots in the center of the Cottage Home neighborhood. Volunteers will help build a new park shelter of re-used and recycled materials (including using a section of the RCA dome roof for the shelter roof), create a gathering and performance space, a rain garden, a wildflower garden to support a bee hive and much more!


Saturday, June 5, 2010
- South Alabama Street Esplanade
15 volunteers needed
This project is full
9:00am - 1:00pm

Join us as we beautify a large esplanade on South Alabama Street between Lincoln St. and Terrace Ave. This project will consist of the installation of rain gardens, native trees and shrubs as well as planter and a pervious patio.


Saturday, September 25, 2010
- Cottage Home Pocket Park
25 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 1:00pm

Residents of this historic neighborhood are renovating and improving neighborhood vacant lots in the center of the Cottage Home neighborhood. Volunteers will help build a new park shelter of re-used and recycled materials (including using a section of the RCA dome roof for the shelter roof), create a gathering and performance space, a rain garden, a wildflower garden to support a bee hive and much more!


Saturday, October 30, 2010
- Cottage Home Pocket Park
25 volunteers needed - Sign Up
9:00am - 1:00pm

Residents of this historic neighborhood are renovating and improving neighborhood vacant lots in the center of the Cottage Home neighborhood. Volunteers will help build a new park shelter of re-used and recycled materials (including using a section of the RCA dome roof for the shelter roof), create a gathering and performance space, a rain garden, a wildflower garden to support a bee hive and much more!


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