Posted by: Karenna Tankersley
Posted: July 7, 2026
Categories: Community Forestry, Trees and Native Habitats, Urban Naturalists, Youth Tree Team
At the end of a tree planting, we have a lot to be proud of. Between the work of our partners, volunteers and staff, 50-100 new trees end up in the ground at a single event. What you may not know, though, is that for KIB and those trees, it’s just the beginning. A young […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: May 16, 2026
Categories: Adopt-A-Block, AES Indiana Project Greenspace, Busy Roads and Waterways, Clean Neighborhoods, Community Forestry, Custom Day of Service, Engaged Citizens, Great Indy Cleanup, Habitat Restoration, KIB Ambassadors, News & Features, Plogging, Tree Tenders, Trees and Native Habitats, Urban Naturalists, Volunteers, Youth Tree Team
The world can really feel heavy sometimes. The headlines, the noise, the feeling that things are getting harder to fix. We feel it too. But there’s another story running underneath all of that, and it’s been quietly unfolding in Indianapolis neighborhoods every weekend for 50 years. People planting trees they may never sit under. Neighbors […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: February 26, 2026
Categories: News & Features, Urban Naturalists, Youth Tree Team
Every summer, something powerful happens across Indianapolis. Teens and college students step into parks, neighborhoods, medians, and waterways, not just as volunteers, but as paid professionals helping our city thrive. Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), in partnership with the City of Indianapolis, is now hiring for our 2026 summer workforce programs. These paid positions give young […]
Posted by: Birdie Ratliff
Posted: November 26, 2025
Categories: Education, Engaged Citizens, Habitat Restoration, Urban Naturalists
As our project season comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible work of our Urban Naturalists (UNs) and all they made possible in 2025. From pruning thousands of trees to removing invasive species and restoring habitats across the city, this year’s UN teams made a massive impact on the health […]
Posted by: Birdie Ratliff
Posted: June 20, 2025
Categories: Education, Engaged Citizens, Habitat Restoration, Trees and Native Habitats, Uncategorized, Urban Naturalists
Say hello to the passionate crew of Urban Naturalists bringing joy, energy, and environmental know-how to every corner of the city this season! Each of these Urban Naturalists brings something unique to the field. Whether it’s a deep knowledge of dystopian novels, a passion for local ecology, or a great playlist. Follow along this season […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: May 28, 2024
Categories: AES Indiana Project Greenspace, Community Forestry, Engaged Citizens, Habitat Restoration, Trees and Native Habitats, Uncategorized, Urban Naturalists
Summer is around the corner, which means its time to welcome our newest team members: our Urban Naturalists! This year’s Urban Naturalists (UNs) represent four universities and will spend the next few months doing meaningful, environmental work for our city while engaging neighbors in community-based environmental stewardship. What kind of work exactly? The Urban Naturalists […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: February 1, 2024
Categories: Education, Engaged Citizens, Habitat Restoration, Trees and Native Habitats, Urban Naturalists
Anna Hopkins has taken her love for the outdoors from the heart of Indianapolis to the sunny landscapes of Tallahassee, Florida. After graduating from IU, she swapped the desk job for boots on the ground as an Event Coordinator at a state park, later transitioning to her current role as a Regional Coordinator for the […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: January 29, 2024
Categories: AES Indiana Project Greenspace, Community Forestry, Education, Engaged Citizens, Habitat Restoration, Trees and Native Habitats, Uncategorized, Urban Naturalists
Sydney Geckler is currently pursuing her fifth (and final!) year of Urban Planning at the University of Cincinnati. Over the last five years, her journey has been filled with growth, exploration, and passion… a lot of which stemmed from the Urban Naturalist program! As an alum, she was able to not only expand her knowledge […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: December 27, 2023
Categories: Adopt-A-Block, Clean Neighborhoods, Engaged Citizens, Great Indy Cleanup, KIB Ambassadors, Trees and Native Habitats, Uncategorized, Urban Naturalists, Volunteers
We’ve been making our city cleaner, greener, and friendlier since 1976. With the support of our volunteers, advocates and partners, we continue to accomplish extraordinary things together. This year was no exception! Just like ecosystems in nature, communities that are connected and support one another become stronger and more resilient. None of our work would […]
