NWSCC Don't Drop it on Alabama Spring Cleanup
Apr
26
3:00 PM15:00

NWSCC Don't Drop it on Alabama Spring Cleanup

Get ready for the “Don’t Drop it on Alabama” Spring Cleanup hosted by Northwest Shoals Community College. This is an annual statewide program organized by the Alabama People Against A Littered State (AL PALS) that serves to enhance our state’s environment and stop littering. All cleanup supplies will be provided.

The event will be held on April 26th. More details on the time and place to meet are coming soon.

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Shoals Litter Sweep
Apr
21
2:00 PM14:00

Shoals Litter Sweep

Join us at Shoals Litter Sweep, a citywide cleanup hosted by Muscle Shoals High School Science Club and SADD Club. The City of Muscle Shoals and Keep The Shoals Beautiful will also be collaborating for this special event. Come and make our community cleaner and greener to celebrate Earth Day this year!

Meet at the Muscle Shoals High School at 2 pm to get your supplies. Contact Lori Roberts at (256) 389-2682, ext. 1842 if you have any questions.

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Tennessee River Litter Tournament
Sep
16
8:00 AM08:00

Tennessee River Litter Tournament

  • Mcfarland Park & Riverfront Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SEPT 16, 2023

TENNESSEE RIVER LITTER TOURNAMENT

MCFARLAND PARK, RIVERFRONT PARK

8AM – 11AM

Click Here To Register Now!

Join Keep The Shoals Beautiful for the 8th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament Saturday, September 16th! Fish for litter in the water, on the shorelines at Riverfront or McFarland Park, or anywhere that matters to you in the Shoals!

  • $500 Grand prize to the group with the most volunteers

  • $100 MVP Award for most litter collected (1 winner at each site)

  • $100 Constellium recyclers award (1winner at each site)

Enter 13-gallon trash bags of litter to compete for cash prizes solo or with your organization! Get ready to put on your free t-shirt and keep the Shoals beautiful!

We will begin at 8 AM, (check-in beginning at 7:30), and finish up around 10:30 AM. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers after the event. Starting locations include McFarland Park (200 James M Spain Dr.) in Florence and Riverfront Park (1316 Alabama Ave.) in Sheffield. We encourage you to pick up along the river or anywhere in the Shoals that you feel could use some love!

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Cypress Creek Kayak Cleanup (TVA)
Jun
10
9:00 AM09:00

Cypress Creek Kayak Cleanup (TVA)

We know for sure: litter never ends! Help us eradicate it by grabbing your kayak and cleaning up Cypress Creek. On Saturday, June 10th, meet us at the Cox Creek launch any time between 9 am-12 pm for contactless pickup of cleaning supplies. Put in your kayak or canoe and float for litter through the afternoon. Meet us on the other end at Wildwood Park for litter and supply collection and let us know how much you collected.

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6th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament
Sep
25
8:00 AM08:00

6th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament

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Join Keep The Shoals Beautiful for the 6th Annual Tennessee River Litter Tournament Saturday, September 25th! Fish for litter in the water or on the shoreline, and enter 13-gallon trash bags of litter to compete for multiple cash prizes. Get ready to put on your free t-shirt and keep the Shoals beautiful!

Sign up on Eventbrite.

We will begin at 8 AM, (check-in beginning at 7:30), and finish up around 12 PM. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers after the event. Pickup sites include McFarland Park (200 James M Spain Dr.) in Florence and Riverfront Park (1316 Alabama Ave.) in Sheffield.

There are three ways to clean: comb the banks of the river on foot; paddle by checking out a kayak from the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area at McFarland Park or by bringing your own boat; or, hop on board the shuttle boat provided by Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful at McFarland Park!

Register on Eventbrite to rent either a single or tandem kayak with the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, free of charge . If registering for a tandem kayak, please be sure to bring a friend or family member to kayak with you, as the boats are too large to maneuver alone. Kayak reservations are limited. If you register for a kayak and will be unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 48 hours in advance so someone else may sign up! All kayakers must know how to swim and minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information on free kayaking events, follow @muscleshoalsnha on Facebook and Instagram.

To reserve a spot on Keep The Tennessee River Beautiful's boat, sign up here.

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Wildwood Park Cleanup
Sep
4
9:00 AM09:00

Wildwood Park Cleanup

Come join the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area and Rec & Trek, UNA’s outdoor adventure club, as they clean up the trails of Wildwood Park, Waterloo Road, and Wildwood Park Road on Saturday, September 4th from 9-11AM! Our trails are stewarded heavily by volunteers like you. Enjoy part of your morning outdoors with us, invite family and friends, and get connected while giving back to your community! Water and cleanup supplies will be provided. They will meet at the main Wildwood Park parking lot.

Register here.

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Shoals RiverTown Cleanup at Rockpile Recreation Area
Jul
24
10:00 AM10:00

Shoals RiverTown Cleanup at Rockpile Recreation Area

Come join Keep The Shoals Beautiful, the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, and the Shoals RiverTown's Leadership Committee for our first RiverTown stewardship event! Learn about the Tennessee RiverLine and help clean up one of our favorite river access points! 

Register for the event here.

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Cypress Creek Kayak Cleanup (with Alabama Outdoors)
Jun
6
9:00 AM09:00

Cypress Creek Kayak Cleanup (with Alabama Outdoors)

Know somebody having a ~trashy~ Memorial Day celebration? That next Saturday, help us clean it up! On June 6, meet us at Wildwood Park for cleanup supplies and snacks at 8 am. From there, we'll head to a Cox Creek drop off location where you can put in your kayak and sail for litter! (While we are working to secure some kayaks, bringing your own is most encouraged). After the event, Alabama Outdoors will award door prizes to some lucky participants.

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13th Annual Shoals Earth Day Festival
Apr
4
11:00 AM11:00

13th Annual Shoals Earth Day Festival

  • Downtown District Sheffield, AL United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the 13th Annual Shoals Earth Day Festival! Eco-friendly vendors, band performances, and an appearance from Rockin’ Eco Hero Steve Trash are among many delights of this revered community event. Don’t forget to stop by and visit Keep the Shoals Beautiful while you’re there!

To find out more, visit https://www.shoalsearthmonth.com/.

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Clean Campus Awards Ceremony
Apr
3
8:30 AM08:30

Clean Campus Awards Ceremony

Our Clean Campus Contest gives our elementary schools the opportunity to compete and see who keeps their campus in the most tip-top shape, and be rewarded for it! To find out how your school can compete, contact Executive Director, Kate Brown, at ktsb@keeptheshoalsbeautiful.com. Good luck, contestants!

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24th Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference
Mar
12
to Mar 13

24th Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference

  • Cross Point Church of Christ (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

“Our World, Our Weather, Our Landscape: How weather patterns are changing our world and our landscapes” is the theme of this year’s conference, sponsored by the City of Florence Mayor and City Council and the Florence Tree Commission, Beautification Board, and Urban Forestry/Horticulture Department. Outstanding speakers will present current information on horticulture and creating and preserving the urban green environment.

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