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: June 9, 2026
Categories: Air quality & health, News & Features, Partners, Trees and Native Habitats
As a parent, I worry about the health and well-being of my children. All parents do. The recent news about air quality in Indiana has me worried about my kids, and about yours. As the President and CEO of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), I am also writing with a message of some hope for the […]
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: Emily Hunnicutt
Posted: April 6, 2026
Categories: Adopt-A-Block, Clean Neighborhoods, Community Forestry, Great Indy Cleanup, News & Features, Trees and Native Habitats, Volunteers
Earth Month is a good reminder that local environmental work does not happen on its own. It happens because people choose to show up and give back (and get their hands dirty). If you have been looking for a way to pitch in this April, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful has plenty of great opportunities on the […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: March 30, 2026
Categories: Busy Roads and Waterways, Clean Neighborhoods, Community Forestry, Engaged Citizens, Great Indy Cleanup, Habitat Restoration, KIB Ambassadors, News & Features, Tree Tenders, Trees and Native Habitats
Brookside Park is one of those places that tells an incredible story about our city. It shows what a neighborhood values. It reflects how people gather, how they move through shared space, and whether a public place feels cared for. And on a recent Saturday morning, it showed something else: what it looks like when […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: March 23, 2026
Categories: Community Forestry, News & Features, Trees and Native Habitats
On a Saturday morning in the East Warren neighborhood, something powerful happened. More than 100 volunteers showed up, representing different backgrounds, different experiences, and different faith traditions, all with a shared goal: to care for the place we call home. Together, they planted 130 native trees. This interfaith tree planting, hosted by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful […]
Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: January 26, 2026
Categories: Adopt-A-Block, Community Forestry, Custom Day of Service, Great Indy Cleanup, News & Features, Plogging, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Indianapolis is a city defined by its neighborhoods and the people who care for them. In 2026, there are more ways than ever to roll up your sleeves, meet your neighbors, and make a visible difference right where you live. Whether you’re looking for a one-day volunteer opportunity, an ongoing commitment, or a way to […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]
