Keep Omaha Beautiful
Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc. is an environmental non-profit with the mission of Litter Reduction, Beautification and Education on Recycling and Solid Waste Issues.
Click here to get program packets or call 402.444.7774 and ask for Kay.
Youth Fall Cleanup
Help cleanup Omaha in your neighborhood, school grounds or park.
Who: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors
When: October 19-21, 2012/October 18-20, 2013
Where: Any Omaha community space.
Cost: Free! Each Girl Scout will receive fun coupons, plus a letter of commendation from the Mayor.
Registration: Call 402.444.7774 or visit our website.
Trail Cleanup
Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc. will provide $50 (while funds are available) to any Girl Scout troop willing to pick up two miles or more of litter from any of the beautiful trails within the City of Omaha or dam-sites in our area. This program runs April through October. This is a one-time program per troop.
Who: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors
When: April through October 2013
Where: Any City of Omaha trail. Go to our website for trail listings.
Cost: “We Pay You” (while funds are available) plus we provide materials.
Registration: Call Kay at 402.444.7774 to set your date.
Helping Hands
Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc., is sponsoring a project to help elderly and disabled citizens with a one-time leaf raking/yard cleanup. Just call 402.444.7774. Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc. will partner your troop with a friend to help. Keep Omaha Beautiful, Inc. will provide bags and equipment for the cleanup if needed.
Who: Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors
When: Spring & Fall (April, May, June, October & November), 2012 & 2013
Where: Call Kay for the name of an elderly or disabled person.
Cost: Free
Registration: Call Kay at 402.444.7774
Capacity: Any size troop can volunteer/participate.
World O! Water Festival
Enjoy an afternoon of fun with troop or family to learn about water quality in a really fun way by learning to canoe, fish, do science projects, face paint, children’s activity center, art, booths, music and free lunch from Hy-Vee (first come first serve).
Who: Brownies and Juniors
When: September 7, 2013
Where: Wehrspann Lake at 154th Giles
Cost: Free
Registration: Just come on out at your convenience.
Recognitions: Participating in Keep Omaha Beautiful programs provide girls with an opportunity to complete requirements associated with environmental and service related badges and journeys.
Chaperones: Follow Safety Activity Checkpoints.