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Mozel Sanders Foundation GreenSpace Opening

Posted by: Mallory Chamberlin
Posted: August 27, 2025
Categories: AES Indiana Project Greenspace, Engaged Citizens, News & Features, Partners, Uncategorized, Volunteers

On Saturday, August 16, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), in partnership with the Mozel Sanders Foundation, celebrated the grand opening of a new AES Indiana Project GreenSpace with a lively and welcoming community event. Around 50 neighbors gathered to enjoy music from a live DJ, a bounce house for the kids, rock painting, and a free […]

Meet the 2025 Urban Naturalists

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 […]

From Trailer Park to Urban Oasis: The Remarkable Transformation of Shelton Heights GreenSpace

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: October 16, 2024
Categories: AES Indiana Project Greenspace, Clean Neighborhoods, Engaged Citizens, News & Features, Partners, Volunteers

If you’ve ever seen a before-and-after photo that made you do a double take, get ready to be amazed by the transformation story of Shelton Heights GreenSpace! This once-forgotten piece of land, previously a trailer park riddled with crime and neglect, has now blossomed into a vibrant community park, thanks to the dedication of neighbors, […]

Rebuilding Indianapolis’ Tree Canopy: The Good, the Bad, and How to Get Involved

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: October 1, 2024
Categories: Community Forestry, Education, Engaged Citizens, KIB in the News, News & Features, Research & Data, Tree Tenders, Trees and Native Habitats, Uncategorized, Volunteers

As the President and CEO of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), I’m writing to you with a story that has both a challenging side and a hopeful future—especially if we work together. Let’s start with the tough part. A recent study by American Forests found that over the past decade, Indianapolis’ tree canopy has declined—from covering […]

Shook Construction Celebrates 30 Years with KIB: Transforming Northwest Landing GreenSpace

Posted by: Benjamin Shine
Posted: September 25, 2024
Categories: AES Indiana Project Greenspace, Engaged Citizens, Partners, Volunteers

In honor of their 30th anniversary, Shook Construction teamed up with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) for a special workday at the Northwest Landing GreenSpace. This event was not just about celebrating a milestone, but also about giving back to a community they care about—one they’ve helped uplift through their commitment to service and partnership. Shook’s […]

Join the Effort: Enhancing Tree Equity in Indianapolis

Posted by: Benjamin Shine
Posted: June 7, 2024
Categories: Community Forestry, Education, Engaged Citizens, Habitat Restoration, Partners, Research & Data, Trees and Native Habitats

If you could plant 3,000 trees anywhere in the City, where would you plant them? And, why? This is the question Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is faced with answering each year. We know trees provide incredible benefits like cooling our neighborhoods and reducing air conditioning costs, while also soaking up stormwater to prevent street flooding. With […]

Meet our Urban Naturalists!

Posted by: Benjamin Shine
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 […]

Greening Urban Neighborhoods from the Ground Up

Posted by: Benjamin Shine
Posted: April 18, 2024
Categories: Clean Neighborhoods, Education, Engaged Citizens, News & Features, Partners, Research & Data, Trees and Native Habitats

How can community members come together, using data and community input, to address environmental concerns and effect change? That’s what The Greening Urban Neighborhoods from the Ground Up Initiative, a collaborative effort between Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) and Indiana University, is seeking to understand. The initiative aims to amplify community input regarding environmental issues impacting quality […]

Planting seeds of unity and growth

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: April 3, 2024
Categories: Community Forestry, Engaged Citizens, Partners, Trees and Native Habitats

On Thursday, March 28, we partnered with the Center for Interfaith Cooperation to celebrate the arrival of Spring with an interfaith tree planting at Marian University. Spring is often associated with rebirth and renewal. In addition to welcoming the many wonders of Spring, this season also holds special significance for several faith communities as they […]

Empowering Youth, Tree Health, and Buzzworthy Backyards: Reflections from Keep America Beautiful conference

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: February 22, 2024
Categories: Education, Engaged Citizens, Partners, Trees and Native Habitats

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking on two separate panels at the national Keep America Beautiful conference in San Diego, California, discussing the importance of greenspaces in our cities. One panel focused on the benefits of engaging youth in maintaining greenspaces once established. KIB stands as a national leader, boasting our Youth […]

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