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Community News and Resources September 2026 A monthly publication funded by the PA Department of Environmental Protection
Keep Huntingdon County Beautiful hosted their 2026 Tony Seguin Memorial - Juniata River Cleanup on August 30.
Join Us for Pick Up Pennsylvania this Fall!
Get ready to make a difference in your community while supporting the International Coastal Cleanup effort. Pick Up Pennsylvania runs from September 1 through November 30, giving volunteers across the state the opportunity to help keep our neighborhoods, parks, waterways, and public spaces clean and beautiful.
This year's Spring Pick Up PA initiative engaged over 51,000 volunteers who collected 1.7 million pounds of trash and beautified 24,779 park acres to make our state even more beautiful! A huge thank you to everyone for your participation and dedication!
Whether you join Pick Up Pennsylvania as an individual, family, community group, or organization, every bag of litter collected helps protect wildlife, improve local environments, and create cleaner spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Register today to receive free cleanup supplies provided with support from PA Department of Environmental Protection, PA Department of Transportation and Ocean Conservancy, available while supplies last.
Pottsgrove Middle School - National Junior Honor Society, Montgomery County, perform a Litter Free School Zone litter sweep of their school grounds.
Help Make Your School a Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Litter Free School Zone
Teachers have the power to inspire students to become environmental stewards and community leaders. By enrolling your school in the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Litter Free School Zone Program, you can help create a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful community while teaching students the importance of personal responsibility and community pride.
The Litter Free School Zone Program is available for grades K-6 and encourages schools to engage students in preventing litter and promoting positive environmental behaviors. Participating schools receive a Litter Free School Zone sign, resources, and support to help organize cleanups and foster a culture of stewardship on campus.
Becoming a Litter Free School Zone is a meaningful way to empower students to make a visible difference while strengthening school spirit and civic engagement. Join schools across the Commonwealth! Sign up today and help your students lead the way toward a cleaner Pennsylvania!
October 14–15, 2026 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading!
YOU are invited! Whether you're a community leader, volunteer, educator, municipal official, business partner, or environmental advocate, this conference is your opportunity to connect with passionate innovators from across the Commonwealth. Don't miss this opportunity to discover new ideas, share success stories, build valuable partnerships, and gain practical tools to help create cleaner, greener, and more vibrant Pennsylvania communities.
SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT Monica Kizer and Pamela Willingham Keep Tennessee Beautiful
From Mission to Movement: How Keep Tennessee Beautiful Uses Storytelling and Strategic Communications to Inspire Engagement
Every organization has a story to tell, and effective communication can transform that story into meaningful engagement. This presentation explores how Keep Tennessee Beautiful uses strategic communications, brand management, digital content creation, and storytelling to educate, inspire, and connect communities across Tennessee. Conference attendees will learn how Keep Tennessee Beautiful develops content strategies, creates engaging digital campaigns, and shares the experiences of volunteers, affiliates, and community leaders to amplify its mission and inspire action.
Special thanks to our conference sponsors -
Young Ambassadors 2026
Meet the 2026 Young Ambassadors
The next generation of environmental leaders is stepping up! PennDOT and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful recently announced the 2026-2027 Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania cohort, a group of passionate students who will spend the school year building leadership skills, advocating for cleaner communities, and making a positive impact across the Commonwealth. Now in its fifth year, the program empowers young changemakers with resources, hands-on experience, and opportunities to champion a cleaner, greener Pennsylvania. To celebrate their efforts, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful will also award two $1,000 scholarships, one to a current senior ambassador and one to a program alum. Congratulations to these inspiring young leaders who are helping shape a brighter future for Pennsylvania!
Sara Majorsky, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Education Coordinator.
Welcome Sara Majorsky, Education Coordinator
Please join us in welcoming Sara Majorsky to the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful team as our new Education Program Coordinator! A Southwestern Pennsylvania native, Sara brings a passion for sustainability, community building, and equity to her work. Her previous experience includes connecting Westmoreland County residents with valuable resources and organizing communities around environmental issues impacting the Greater Pittsburgh region. In her new role, Sara will lead several of our signature education and engagement programs, including the Litter Hawk Youth Award Program, Litter Free School Zone, and Pick Up Pennsylvania. We're excited to have her energy and expertise on board! Feel free to reach out and say hello at smajorsky@keeppabeautiful.org!
Support KPB on Walmart Sparks
Remember, you can round up and direct Network for Good to support KPB every time you shop at Walmart. By selecting KPB and rounding, you’re investing in our programs that support communities across Pennsylvania, from local initiatives to statewide programs. Small change adds up!
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