Keep Covington Beautiful, a program of the Center for Great Neighborhoods, is gearing up for Covington Green-Up — the city’s biggest single morning of volunteer service — on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Neighbors, businesses, nonprofits and city departments team up to spruce up parks, clean streetscapes and tend other public places across Covington.
Why show up?
A few hours of work by many hands makes a visible difference: volunteers boost civic pride, cut litter, and help maintain shared spaces that everyone enjoys. Past Green-Ups have brought more than 500 volunteers together to cover 25+ sites in one morning, collecting over 6,000 pounds of trash in a single year. Those numbers are proof that small actions, multiplied, add up.
How the day runs
– Where: multiple sites throughout Covington — parks, block corridors, vacant lots and streetscapes. Exact locations are listed on the Keep Covington Beautiful website.
– When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
– What you’ll do: trash pickup, light maintenance, planting and other hands-on tasks paired with brief safety and tool orientations.
– What to bring: work gloves, weather-appropriate clothing and a positive attitude. KCB supplies tools, trash bags, disposal logistics and basic safety gear.
Ways to take part
There are four simple entry points so everyone can find a place to help.
1) Register a site
If your block has a park, vacant lot or stretch of streetscape that needs attention, register it as a site. Site leaders coordinate volunteers, handle check-in and keep a simple record of work done. Registered sites can also apply for a $250 micro-grant to buy materials or cover small project expenses — perfect for neighborhood associations, schools or small businesses that want to lead a focused project.
2) Join as an individual
No site? No problem. Sign up as an individual volunteer and KCB will match you to a nearby location based on your availability and any physical considerations.
3) Register a group
Companies, nonprofits, faith groups and friend groups can register together. Group registration makes it easy to request targeted supplies and have a single pickup or drop-off for tools and materials. Many employers use Green-Up as a team-building or employee engagement opportunity.
4) Donate
If you can’t be there in person, financial contributions keep the program running. Donations help buy supplies, underwrite grants for site leaders and fund outreach and education that keep neighborhoods cleaner year-round.
What organizers provide
Every registered site receives tools, trash bags, event stickers and five complimentary event t-shirts; extra shirts are available for purchase. KCB handles disposal logistics so volunteers can focus on the work. City crews from Solid Waste & Recycling and Urban Forestry coordinate with volunteers to collect and process debris, handle larger maintenance needs, and ensure green waste and recyclables are managed properly.
How groups should prepare
Good planning makes the morning much smoother. Site leads should:
– Confirm meeting points and arrival times
– Assign roles (safety lead, materials manager, crew leads, recorder)
– Review tasks and any physical demands with volunteers
– Arrange transportation and check tool pickup details
Why show up?
A few hours of work by many hands makes a visible difference: volunteers boost civic pride, cut litter, and help maintain shared spaces that everyone enjoys. Past Green-Ups have brought more than 500 volunteers together to cover 25+ sites in one morning, collecting over 6,000 pounds of trash in a single year. Those numbers are proof that small actions, multiplied, add up.0
Why show up?
A few hours of work by many hands makes a visible difference: volunteers boost civic pride, cut litter, and help maintain shared spaces that everyone enjoys. Past Green-Ups have brought more than 500 volunteers together to cover 25+ sites in one morning, collecting over 6,000 pounds of trash in a single year. Those numbers are proof that small actions, multiplied, add up.1
Why show up?
A few hours of work by many hands makes a visible difference: volunteers boost civic pride, cut litter, and help maintain shared spaces that everyone enjoys. Past Green-Ups have brought more than 500 volunteers together to cover 25+ sites in one morning, collecting over 6,000 pounds of trash in a single year. Those numbers are proof that small actions, multiplied, add up.2
Why show up?
A few hours of work by many hands makes a visible difference: volunteers boost civic pride, cut litter, and help maintain shared spaces that everyone enjoys. Past Green-Ups have brought more than 500 volunteers together to cover 25+ sites in one morning, collecting over 6,000 pounds of trash in a single year. Those numbers are proof that small actions, multiplied, add up.3
Why show up?
A few hours of work by many hands makes a visible difference: volunteers boost civic pride, cut litter, and help maintain shared spaces that everyone enjoys. Past Green-Ups have brought more than 500 volunteers together to cover 25+ sites in one morning, collecting over 6,000 pounds of trash in a single year. Those numbers are proof that small actions, multiplied, add up.4
Why show up?
A few hours of work by many hands makes a visible difference: volunteers boost civic pride, cut litter, and help maintain shared spaces that everyone enjoys. Past Green-Ups have brought more than 500 volunteers together to cover 25+ sites in one morning, collecting over 6,000 pounds of trash in a single year. Those numbers are proof that small actions, multiplied, add up.5