Keep Fort Worth Beautiful News & Events - February Edition





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Upcoming Events

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Save the date for Cowtown Cleanup!

Saturday, March 23

*8 a.m. - 11 a.m.*

Click here to register [ [link removed] ]!

*"Earth Party"*

*11 a.m. - 1 p.m.*

Volunteer celebration at Sycamore Park

2400 E. Vickery Blvd., 76104

Enter to win the Trashion Fashion Contest!

Walk the runway at the Earth Party celebration.?

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Join us for a neighborhood litter cleanup!

Saturday, April 13

*8 a.m. - 12 p.m.*

"Stop Six - Caville Special Event Litter Cleanup [ [link removed] ]".

No need to register - show up and clean up! Supplies, water and snacks are provided.

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Join our special event litter cleanups!

Saturday, June 8

*8 a.m. - 12 p.m.*

"South Fort Worth Special Event Litter Cleanup [ [link removed] ]"




Litter has nowhere to hide!

On March 23, trash has nowhere to hide!

Cowtown Great American Cleanup [ [link removed] ] is Keep Fort Worth Beautiful's (KFWB) largest annual litter cleanup and beautification event of the year. On *Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.*, help combat litter in our beautiful city. This a great opportunity to give back to the community.?Free event t-shirts are provided to the first 4,500 registrants.?

Schools, churches, businesses, community groups, and individuals are all welcome to sign up. In 2023, Cowtown Cleanup volunteers removed over 174,000 pounds of trash?from our city in just one day!?

*Join us for Earth Party!* After the cleanup, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers are invited to Sycamore Park (2400 E. Vickery Blvd.) for live music and entertainment, animal adoptions, earth-themed vendor exhibits, the Trashion Fashion Show, and a complimentary hot dog lunch, courtesy of Bassham Foods. This celebration is a show of appreciation to all event volunteers for their hard work and cleanup efforts.?

Click here and sign up today [ [link removed] ]!

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The Trashion Fashion Show is a fun way to use reclaimed, reused, or discarded materials.

Feeling?creative? Enter our Trashion Fashion Show!

What do bubble wrap, plastic bags, old newspapers, leftover fabric, and soda can tabs have in common? Trash and recyclable materials can all be reused to create a cool outfit that may win a prize! Design on your own or with friends, and be showcased at the Trashion Fashion Show during the 2024 Earth Party on March 23.?

*Entries must be submitted by March 20, 2024*.?Click here for details [ [link removed] ]!






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Recycle yard waste into mulch in the green cart.
Turn your yard waste into resources

Leaves, branches, twigs, and grass clippings are all collected separately from garbage and taken to a facility where they are turned into mulch. Residents can simply place yard waste and trimmings in their green cart or Kraft paper bags. *Do not include* rocks, dirt, edging, fencing, plastic bags, or trash with your yard waste. Learn more about your yard waste collection here. [ [link removed] ]

Fort Worth residents can pick up free mulch from any of the City's four Drop-Off Stations [ [link removed] ].



Toss water hoses in the brown garbage cart.

Many residents are getting ready to spruce up their gardens for spring by replacing old water hoses. Did you know that garden hoses can get tangled in the sorting equipment at recycling facilities, damaging the machinery and creating safety hazards for workers? Old water hoses, and other tanglers, belong in your brown garbage cart. Check out the Waste Wizard [ [link removed] ] to check which items can and cannot be recycled.



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Take steps towards cleaner air in Fort Worth.
Ozone season begins

March marks the beginning of ozone season, which means it is time to consider how our everyday habits and actions can make a positive impact on reducing ozone pollution.

The ozone layer acts like a shield, protecting us from ultraviolet rays from the sun. However, when ozone is found at ground level, it can be harmful to our health, especially during the warmer, sunnier months in our area. Ozone forms when sunlight interacts with certain pollutants, often produced by vehicles? engines. Visit the EPA website to learn more about how ozone affects us. [ [link removed] ]

Even simple activities, such as walking or biking to lunch, using public transit, or carpooling to work, can help improve our local air quality. Check out these tips from Air North Texas for reducing pollution [ [link removed] ]. By making small changes, we can all contribute to cleaner air in our community.



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De-mist-ify your yard!
Smart irrigation is here

Flowers and sprinkler heads are popping up across Fort Worth! In case you have ?mist? the news, rotary nozzles are the upgrade your yard needs this season.

Unlike traditional misting spray heads, rotary nozzles promise effortless installation and significant water conservation. By emitting heavier droplets in longer streams, they combat water loss through evaporation reduction, minimize mold growth on plants, and boost water efficiency by up to 30%. These innovative replacements for traditional misting sprinkler spray heads can be found at all major home improvement stores, are compatible with existing sprinkler systems, and seamlessly integrate into current setups. The return on investment for upgrading to these nozzles is undeniable.??

Say goodbye to wasteful watering practices and hello to a greener, more sustainable approach to landscaping maintenance, coupled with substantial water conservation benefits. It is a small switch with big environmental benefits, making this spring a season of vibrant blooms and sustainable irrigation solutions in Fort Worth.

For help with sprinkler systems, click here [ [link removed] ].



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Protect migrating birds: turn off your lights!
Lower your lights, save migrating birds

The birds are on their way! As part of a nationwide initiative called Lights Out, everyone is encouraged to turn off nonessential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the spring migration, March 1 to June 15, allowing birds to safely proceed with their migratory journeys.

Every year, hundreds of millions of migratory birds travel over the skies of Texas as they undergo the spring bird migration. The goal is to protect the birds as they cross through the United States ? one of the largest migrations on the planet, that occurs primarily at night.

Keep Fort Worth Beautiful is counting on you to also turn off all lights that could attract and disorient migrating birds, making them vulnerable to collisions with buildings.

Learn more from the National Audubon Society. [ [link removed] ]







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Volunteers make a difference in our community.

City moving to a new volunteer management system

In an effort to grow volunteer programs and support the amazing work of City volunteers, the City of Fort Worth is moving to a new volunteer management system.

*What is a volunteer management system?* This is the system that houses all volunteer records for the City. It is used by volunteers to register for volunteer opportunities, track their hours and and trainings, and communicate with the City's volunteer coordinators.

*What system are we moving to?* The City will transition from Better Impact, Inc. to?*GetConnected by Galaxy Digital, LLC*. This comprehensive platform provides an accessible, enjoyable experience for users, and will allow the City to better serve the thousands of volunteers that we work with each year.??

*Questions?* Questions about the transition can be directed to your program's coordinator or [email protected].

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To receive updates on this or other City news, click here [ [link removed] ] to sign up for "The Cowtown Volunteer Connection" - a newsletter for City of Fort Worth volunteers.




Compostable bird feeder

Composting Corner

Looking for a fun project to do with the kids? Use seasonal citrus to make a compostable bird feeder! The best part ? it?s sustainable and the unused food scraps can be conveniently composted with the City's Residential Food Waste Composting Program [ [link removed] ].

*Instructions:*

(1) large orange, (4) wood skewers, (1) cup of birdseed, twine, (1) tablespoon of peanut butter (optional)


* Cut the orange in half and *scoop* out all the fruit until just the orange peel bowls are left.
* Take a *skewer* and poke it through one side of the orange and out the other side crossing through the middle. Poke the other *skewer* through the opposite sides crossing over the first through the middle.
* Cut 4 pieces of *twine* about 18 inches long each. _Tie each end of the twine to each end of a dowel._ Each orange bowl now has 2 loops to hang the bird feeders from.
* In a bowl, mix *birdseed* with peanut butter until combined.
* Fill the orange bowls with birdseed mix, hang outside in your favorite spot and *watch the birds *dine in.

"Credit: Natural Beach Living."






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