Boards and Commissions

Keep Lakewood Beautiful

The Keep Lakewood Beautiful (KLB) organization was created in September, 1982 to promote public interest in the general improvement of the environment of Lakewood. The volunteer board initiates, plans and coordinates programs for litter control, solid waste reduction and beautification.

KLB is an affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful organization.

Plant Pride...Not Litter/Great American Cleanup

This is a nationwide Keep America Beautiful event to bring awareness to litter problems. A spring cleanup event is organized every year. Volunteers clean parks, playgrounds, school grounds, residential neighborhoods and the business district. Local businesses donate clean-up supplies for the event and food for an appreciation lunch that is provided to the volunteers.

Adopt-a-Spot Program

This program was started in 1995 to help beautify the city. Lakewood residents volunteer to plant and maintain public green spaces from spring through fall. KLB purchases perennials, leaf humus and equipment and the Division of Parks and Property purchases annuals and helps prepare plots. The program started with 15 spots in 1995 and has grown to 52 spots. To become an Adopt-a-Spot volunteer contact the Keep Lakewood Beautiful Office.

Beautiful Home & Business Awards

KLB started this program in 1984 to spotlight residents who beautify their homes and business owners who maintain a beautiful business in order to encourage others to improve and beautify their property. Ten homes and three businesses are chosen yearly. Nominations are collected April through June and the winners are invited to the Chamber of Commerce breakfast in September to receive a special award. Nominations can be submitted to the Keep Lakewood Beautiful Office.
View List of Past Winners »

Spring & Fall Leaf Humus and Plant Sale

Leaf humus and plant sales are held semi-annually, in April and October. Dates are published in the Living Lakewood Newsletter, or check for dates on the City Events page.

  • Leaf humus, a natural fertilizer that improves soil structure and produces healthier plants, sells for $2.00 a bag (approximately one-bushel) at both the spring and fall sales.
  • Perennial plants are sold at the spring sale, and winter hardy pansies and spring flowering bulbs are sold in the fall.

Proceeds from these sales support the KLB Adopt-A-Spot program, the student summer gardening program, and the tree stewardship program.