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Lunch and Learn

TBA

Calendar of Events
MAY
Green Drinks
Wednesday, May 14
5:30pm
TBA


Water Quality - What the Experts Say
Public Information Forum about the state of Key West's nearshore waters, as part of Last Stand’s campaign to make our beaches safe.
The Forum will be Wednesday, May 14, at NOAA's Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront, Key West.
The program begins at 5:30 pm, followed by refreshments in partnership with Green Drinks
The program is free of charge and the public is welcome.

Sponsored by Last Stand


JUNE
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, June
7
8am - 10:30ish
TBA


Sponsored by Last Stand

Green Drinks
Wednesday, June 11
5:30pm
http://www.greendrinks.org
keywestgreen@gmail.com
JULY
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, July 5
8am - 10:30ish
TBA


Sponsorships by civic groups, clubs and organizations are available by contacting


Chris Belland cbelland@historictours.com
or Annalise Mannix amannix@kwcity.com
AUGUST
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, August 2
8am - 10:30ish
TBA


Sponsored by Florida Keys Outreach Coalition
SEPTEMBER
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, September 6
8am - 10:30ish
TBA

Sponsorships by civic groups, clubs and organizations are available by contacting

Chris Belland cbelland@historictours.com
or Annalise Mannix amannix@kwcity.com
OCTOBER
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, October 4
8am - 10:30ish
TBA


Sponsored by GLEE
NOVEMBER
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, November 1

8am - 10:30ish
TBA


Sponsored by Old Island Restoration Foundation
DECEMBER
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, December 6

8am - 10:30ish
TBA


Sponsored by Historic Tours of America, Inc.

Adopt-An-Area
Ongoing Event

For Guidelines
CLICK HERE
 





Every other Monday, the city hosts the Citywide Clean & Green meeting at the City Hall conference room on the first floor at 12 noon.  It generally lasts about an hour and it is an opportunity for individual efforts to be discussed along with what the City is doing and how we can all work together.

Please check out calendar for event dates and times.

Below you will find a link to important news links. Please check them out.

2007
So I Said to Myself, "Self..."
When it Comes to Garbage, American Consumers Could Learn a Few Things From the Swiss
by: Chris Hambley
COMMENTARY: Trash Talking
When it Comes to Garbage, American Consumers Could Learn a Few Things From the Swiss
by: Chris Hambley
School Board Considers Styrofoam Alternatives
Local Recycling Advocate Offers Reasons for Change
by: John L. Guerra
November 20, 2007
The Greening of Key West
by: Liam Fahey
November 4, 2007
Trash Managers Dispel Myths About Recycing
by: Becky Iannotta
November 4, 2007
Editorial: Recycling Sees Some Changes
by: Greg Sullivan
November 3, 2007
Dan's Cans Recycling Service
Click Here for More Information
The Green Book
Sierra Club Podcast- Founder of Patagonia
Editorial: Key Westers Can Make A Difference
by: Chris Belland
October 12, 2007

FKCC Nature Cleanup
October 8, 2007
Editorial: Citizen Support, Fairs Set a Green Example
by: Jody Smith Williams
October 4, 2007
Schools Exploring Ways to Do Without Styrofoam
by: R. Duncan Mathewson III
October 2, 2007
Editorial: We All Should Be Using Styrofoam Alternative
by: Chris Belland
September 25, 2007
Adopt an Area
June 11, 2007
 
   
If you would like to get involved, and you should since this is your island, please contact either
Annalise Mannix, at 797-0463 or amannix@keywestcity.com or Chris Belland at 292-8920 or cbelland@historictours.com.

Love Your Island

P.O. Box 1237 • Key West, FL 33041
www.loveyourisland.com