Our Education and Outreach Programs
We love providing people with environmental education, programs and activities that show them how they can make a difference. And Keep Knoxville Beautiful’s programs are totally FREE to any Knox County school, after-school program, community organization, or business!
Each program typically lasts 30-45 minutes, with several aligning with Knox County Science Standards.
Preschool/Elementary
Litter Lesson: Students will learn about cleaning up litter now … and preventing it in the future. This presentation often includes a book and activity sheet/game.
Recycled Crafts: This program lets students run wild with imaginative creations made from recycled materials.
Storytime: Nothing beats a good story. Together, we’ll read books like “The Lorax,” “The Giving Tree,” “Michael Recycles,” “Litterbug Doug” and more!
Elementary
Papermaking: A hands-on recycling activity that teaches students how to reuse old paper to make something new.
The 3 Rs: Students will learn about how to reduce, reuse and recycle. This presentation often includes a book and craft/game.
Dr. Seuss and Resource Use: Students will learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, followed by a reading and discussion of “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss.
Composting Lesson (3rd-5th): Students will learn about greenhouse gases and how to reuse food scraps through composting. This presentation includes a make-your-own mini composter activity or an activity sheet.
Pollution Lesson (3rd-5th): Students will learn about the various types of pollution within the environment and how they impact the ecosystem. This presentation includes a sensory outdoor exploration or Jeopardy! game.
Middle School and High School
Carbon Footprint: Students will learn about carbon emissions, then calculate their own carbon footprint through a worksheet or game.
Service-Learning Project: Students will learn about the impacts of litter and waste on a community, followed by a community service project.
Businesses and Community Groups
Presentations on KKB or mission-related topics
KKB can set up a booth at public events, volunteer fairs, etc.
WasteWise Knox: Become a certified environmental and sustainability-friendly business.
