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10 Ways to Volunteer During Earth Month in Indianapolis

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 […]

5 Meaningful Ways to Volunteer in Indianapolis with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful in 2026

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 […]

Welcoming New Leaders to the Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Board

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: January 6, 2026
Categories: Engaged Citizens, Partners, Uncategorized, Volunteers

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful is excited to welcome four new board members whose experience, leadership, and commitment to community will help guide our work into the future. Each brings a unique perspective rooted in sustainability, public service, community engagement, and strategic leadership — all critical to advancing our mission to help people and nature thrive. These […]

GreenKeepers and Friends: Celebrating a Year of Impact

Posted by: Katie Waters
Posted: December 16, 2025
Categories: Adopt-A-Block, Engaged Citizens, KIB Ambassadors, Tree Tenders, Uncategorized, Volunteers

The GreenKeepers and Friends End of Year Celebration was a joyful and meaningful way to close out 2025. With a cozy hot chocolate bar and a competitive round of KIB Jeopardy, we gathered to celebrate the incredible work of our GreenKeepers, Adopt-A-Block Captains, Ambassadors, and Tree Tenders, the specialized volunteers who make our mission possible. […]

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 […]

25 Years of Adopt-A-Block

Posted by: Nicole Hornyak
Posted: July 18, 2025
Categories: Adopt-A-Block, Clean Neighborhoods, Engaged Citizens, Partners, Volunteers

Celebrating the everyday leaders building a cleaner, connected Indy This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful’s Adopt-A-Block program, an initiative rooted in the idea that small, consistent acts of care can create big change across our city. Since its launch, Adopt-A-Block has grown to include over 1,300 Block Captains, neighbors who take […]

Inside the Lives of Indy’s Future Changemakers

Posted by: Audrey Brinkers
Posted: May 23, 2025
Categories: Education, Engaged Citizens, Volunteers, Youth Tree Team

Meet the 2025 Youth Tree Team This incredible group of young leaders is planting more than just trees this summer; they’re planting seeds of connection, leadership, and impact across Indy. Each of these team leaders brings something special to the field: whether it’s a strong work ethic, a unique sense of humor, or a love […]

You’re Part of Something Big.

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: March 21, 2025
Categories: Busy Roads and Waterways, Partners, Uncategorized, Volunteers

Making history for a cleaner, greener Indianapolis. Ryann and Kyle are here to show you what this Earth Month is all about. Hit play to see what makes this cleanup the largest waterway restoration in KIB’s history! Over 5 Miles. 10 Sites. Hundreds of Volunteers. One City. This Earth Month, we’re taking on the largest […]

Planting Seeds for a Career in Leadership

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: March 7, 2025
Categories: Engaged Citizens, News & Features, Volunteers, Youth Tree Team

For Jillian Lain, her career in community engagement and leadership began with a shovel in hand and a passion for making a difference. As a Youth Tree Team (YTT) leader in 2007, Jillian didn’t know then that her summer job with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) would shape the way she approached her professional journey, leadership […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Maithilee Das Lappin

Posted by: Jeremy Kranowitz
Posted: January 21, 2025
Categories: Adopt-A-Block, Clean Neighborhoods, Engaged Citizens, KIB Ambassadors, Tree Tenders, Volunteers

This month, we are thrilled to shine a light on an exceptional volunteer, KIB Board Member, Adopt-A-Block Captain, Tree Tender, and Ambassador, Maithilee Das Lappin. Maithilee has been a driving force in the KIB community since she moved to Indianapolis after graduating from Purdue in 2015. Always eager to make a difference, she quickly became […]

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