KLB Going Green

Keep Lakewood Beautiful (KLB) took being green literally this spring with many green events. First of all, a big THANK YOU to all the residents, block groups, girl scouts and community groups who participated in our Great American Cleanup in Lakewood on April 24. This annual event, sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, had many registered groups picking up trash, recyclables and yard waste in Lakewood and beautifying our public spaces.  What a great response and what a difference groups coming together can make. Again, thanks to the many who helped with this year’s clean up.

And, what better way to be green than to give trees? KLB gave away almost 200 trees to residents during two events this past month. Trees were given away at our Spring Humus Sale, where residents bought 40 yards of rich humus for their gardens and Adopt-A-Spot volunteers picked up 200 flats of beautiful and colorful flowers for our 55 Adopt-A-Spots, tucked in neighborhoods across the city. Residents also picked up trees to be planted in their front and back yards. 

Trees were also given away at the very popular Meet the Trucks event held at Lakewood Park. Families not only got a free tree and a lesson on how to care for it, but got to hug and shake hands with Lakewood’s only walking and talking tree. Our very live tree was a huge hit amongst the kids. 

KLB hopes these trees and any other recently planted trees in yards and tree lawns get the water they need to establish their root system. Be sure to water them during these hot and dry summer days so that we can enjoy the “greening” of our streets and neighborhoods for years to come. 

Keep Lakewood Beautiful, a volunteer sponsored city board, would also like to encourage residents to nominate a home for our annual Beautiful Home Awards. A plaque honoring the home owners with a Beautiful Lakewood Home is awarded in each of our elementary school districts. The award is based on the landscape, maintenance and the overall beauty of the home. Winners are honored in the fall. Nominations are available on our website and will be accepted until mid-July. 

So Lakewood, keep watering those trees, recycle, compost, thank an Adopt-A-Spot volunteer who works in your neighborhood, nominate a home for the Beautiful Home Awards, and walk the streets of Lakewood to enjoy the “green” of our tree-lined streets!

For more information about Keep Lakewood Beautiful, KLB’s Beautiful Home Awards, or to get a free tree, go to our website:  www.onelakewood.com/KLB or email us at KLBgeneral@lakewoodoh.net