4/22/25 @ 2:30 p.m.
In recognition of Earth Day, we wanted to highlight a local non-profit who goes above and beyond to keep Nassau County clean, safe, and beautiful for the community.
Established in 1991, Keep Nassau Beautiful works to maintain litter and waste control programs, organize community beautification and conservation efforts, and promote the benefits of a clean and beautiful environment. This is accomplished in a variety of ways including organized roadside litter cleanup, community cleanup events, and planting trees and flowers around the county. Keep Nassau Beautiful also partners with the County twice a year to offer the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event aimed to keep harmful items out of the landfill. Hundreds participate in these recycling events each year to dispose of things like paint, electronics, pesticides, fluorescent lightbulbs, used motor oil, batteries and other similar items that are hazardous to the environment.
Through its Gardens of Amelia Program, Keep Nassau Beautiful provides information on native plants and Nassau's historic maritime forest, and they recognize property owners who are preserving and regenerating the maritime forest. Another interesting program you may not be aware of is their Donate a Legacy Tree Program. This program is designed to enhance the existing tree canopy and beautify public spaces while allowing residents to honor a loved one.
Last but not least, Keep Nassau Beautiful hosts the popular Wild Amelia Festival which introduces residents and visitors to Nassau County's diverse local ecosystems and the wonderful creatures that inhabit them. The 2025 Wild Amelia Nature Festival will take place from May 9 - May 17, 2025 and includes 9 fun-filled days of ecotours, sunset river cruises, Wild Storytime events for kids, a community cleanup and more. Be sure to stop by the Wild Amelia Eco-Expo on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10am-3pm at Main Beach for children's activities, animal exhibits and informational booths by environmental organizations. There will be something for everyone at this wonderful family event. Relax, have fun and get in touch with nature. While there be sure to wander over to the County's Opening of the Beaches Event where you will find live music, food trucks and the County's Vision 2050 tent.
About Keep Nassau Beautiful
Keep Nassau Beautiful is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of up to 25 members. The day-to-day management is overseen by an Executive Director who operates within the framework of the established budget, adopted programs, and policies developed by the Board of Directors. Annual reports can be located on their website at www.keepnassaubeautiful.org. Here you can also find information on how you can help including volunteer opportunities and ways to donate.
-Sabrina Robertson
Communications Officer
In recognition of Earth Day, we wanted to highlight a local non-profit who goes above and beyond to keep Nassau County clean, safe, and beautiful for the community.
Established in 1991, Keep Nassau Beautiful works to maintain litter and waste control programs, organize community beautification and conservation efforts, and promote the benefits of a clean and beautiful environment. This is accomplished in a variety of ways including organized roadside litter cleanup, community cleanup events, and planting trees and flowers around the county. Keep Nassau Beautiful also partners with the County twice a year to offer the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event aimed to keep harmful items out of the landfill. Hundreds participate in these recycling events each year to dispose of things like paint, electronics, pesticides, fluorescent lightbulbs, used motor oil, batteries and other similar items that are hazardous to the environment.
Through its Gardens of Amelia Program, Keep Nassau Beautiful provides information on native plants and Nassau's historic maritime forest, and they recognize property owners who are preserving and regenerating the maritime forest. Another interesting program you may not be aware of is their Donate a Legacy Tree Program. This program is designed to enhance the existing tree canopy and beautify public spaces while allowing residents to honor a loved one.
Last but not least, Keep Nassau Beautiful hosts the popular Wild Amelia Festival which introduces residents and visitors to Nassau County's diverse local ecosystems and the wonderful creatures that inhabit them. The 2025 Wild Amelia Nature Festival will take place from May 9 - May 17, 2025 and includes 9 fun-filled days of ecotours, sunset river cruises, Wild Storytime events for kids, a community cleanup and more. Be sure to stop by the Wild Amelia Eco-Expo on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10am-3pm at Main Beach for children's activities, animal exhibits and informational booths by environmental organizations. There will be something for everyone at this wonderful family event. Relax, have fun and get in touch with nature. While there be sure to wander over to the County's Opening of the Beaches Event where you will find live music, food trucks and the County's Vision 2050 tent.
About Keep Nassau Beautiful
Keep Nassau Beautiful is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of up to 25 members. The day-to-day management is overseen by an Executive Director who operates within the framework of the established budget, adopted programs, and policies developed by the Board of Directors. Annual reports can be located on their website at www.keepnassaubeautiful.org. Here you can also find information on how you can help including volunteer opportunities and ways to donate.
-Sabrina Robertson
Communications Officer
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