Join Gear Hut in turning Black Friday GREEN for the 6th year in a row!!

When winter snows start to fall, trash gets buried and plowed into piles, which can block drains that lead directly into the Truckee River. Gear Hut and KTMB want to help protect our urban habitats and environments by removing trash at the source: the city streets! This cleanup will focus on our Wells Ave neighborhoods.

Instead of shopping big box retailers, #OptOutside for a morning of GOOD on Nov. 28th, from 11 AM - 1:30 PM. Gear Hut will be serving up hot coffee, cocoa, and pastries to everyone who comes out for the cleanup! Plus, they will give participants a 10%/20% off coupon to use through the end of the year.

Visit Gear Hut’s website at the link below for more info.

Join KTMB at The Discovery on Saturday, November 15th, from 10:30-4:30 for a celebration of education on America Recycles Day! America Recycles Day is a nationally recognized day all about recycling. It’s a time to learn, get inspired, and take action. From plastic bottles and aluminum cans to paper and electronics – recycling helps keep tons of materials out of landfills, saves natural resources, and reduces pollution. Whether at home, school, or work, we can all pitch in to recycle more and waste less!

KTMB will be hosting family-friendly activities and sharing resources on our local waste stream, and how recycling plays an important part in it! Learn more at The Discovery’s website via the link below.

Join the City of Reno and City Horticulturist Ryan Sharrer for a Volunteer Tree Planting and Mulching at Lake Park. We have 2 volunteer shifts: from 9 am - 12 pm for mulching the Demonstration Garden and from 1 pm - 3 pm for tree planting and dedicating a new park bench.

Volunteers should wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Tools will be provided.

Thank you to the City of Reno, Friends of Lake Park, and One Truckee River for making this event possible.

Join the Rotary Club of Reno as they plant 1,600 tulip bulbs along Riverside Drive this Saturday, October 18th, from 9 AM until 12 PM, or until project completion.

Volunteers will meet at Bicentennial Park to receive project directions. Children must be ages 12+ and parents must attend with their child as this is a roadside planting.

Click the button below to sign up!

KTMB’s annual Raise the River fundraiser will be held at The National Automobile Museum on Thursday, August 21st, from 4:30 to 9:30.

Enjoy a mix-and-mingle cocktail reception with refreshments and bespoke experiences crafted by local businesses! Join us for an evening of food, drinks, festivities, and FUNdraising, celebrating our generous donors and dedicated volunteers. There will also be photo ops, prizes, and raffles- all for a great cause. Raised Experience and General tickets will be available for purchase in advance of the event.

Stay tuned for more details, including updated libation and sponsor experiences.

Join KTMB for an interactive workshop where we will learn about the environmental impact of fast fashion and microplastic fibers, and how mindful consumption and repairing can contribute to a more sustainable future. This hands-on session will teach you waste reduction strategies along with essential mending techniques, including threading a needle, fixing ripped seams, and some no-sew techniques.

Liz Wilson, our experienced facilitator, will provide step-by-step guidance, ensuring you leave with the confidence to tackle your own clothing repairs at home. The Patagonia Repairs Team will be there to provide hands-on support!  

We will practice on pre-cut fabric canvases and have needles, thread, and other tools available for use, but feel free to bring your own tools.  Minors must have parent or guardian supervision. No prior sewing experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and have fun!  This event is held in partnership with TMCC Student Life.

Registration for our workshop is now full. Sign up for KTMB’s newsletter to receive info about upcoming events!

Join KTMB and the Valley Wood Taskforce as we help beautify Valley Wood Park on June 7th from 8-11 AM. Working alongside nonprofits like Biggest Little Bee City and the Lahontan Audubon Society, volunteers will remove weeds and greenwaste from the park, clearing trails and spreading mulch among the various gardens. Then they will help enhance the gardens at by planting new flowers and shrubs.

Volunteers will be working outside for the duration of the shift. Please be sure to check the weather in advance and dress accordingly. Long pants (no shorts) and closed-toe shoes are required. Don't forget your water bottle and hat! KTMB will provide all other required tools and supplies, including snacks and work gloves. This event is family-friendly; all children 17 and under must have a responsible adult present.

KTMB and the City of Reno are working with the Reno Rotary Club to beautify Bicentennial Park with new flowers on the morning of May 31st. Join us for our annual Bicentennial Flower Planting event!

We have two shifts available, our early shift from 8 AM-10 AM and our later shift from 10 AM-12 PM. Volunteers will be planting flowers, and should wear closed-toed shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. KTMB will provide tools, gloves, and training. This is a family-friendly event; all children must have a responsible adult present.

Join us for The Great Community Cleanup 2025 on Saturday, May 3rd, from 8 AM to 12 PM. Join KTMB across the Truckee Meadows at over 20 beautification and cleanup sites throughout the Reno/Sparks area. We will tackle illegal dumpsites, neighborhood parks, and other beautification projects in the area.

Sign up here!

To kick off our Sustainability Series, KTMB is teaming up with local composting experts Ryan Sharrer, Horticulturist at the City of Reno, and Oz, Lead Rot Rider at Down To Earth Composting!

Discover how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost in this engaging and hands-on Home Composting 101 workshop! Perfect for beginners and aspiring eco-warriors, this session will teach you the basics of composting at home at whatever scale works for you, helping you reduce waste while creating a natural fertilizer for your green spaces.

What You’ll Learn:

● Practical ways to cut back on wasted food.

● What can and cannot go in your compost pile.

● Troubleshooting common composting issues (e.g., odors, pests, slow decomposition).

● Different composting methods including backyard composting and indoor

vermicomposting.

This workshop is ideal for:

● Homeowners, renters, and apartment dwellers interested in reducing food waste.

● Gardening enthusiasts looking to enhance soil health naturally.

● Anyone eager to adopt eco-friendly practices and live sustainably.

Sign up at https://ktmb.as.me/homecomposting101

Join us for a Midtown Winter Cleanup on Saturday, January 11th at 10AM. Trade your bag of trash for a free mimosa and 20% off your meal at Sup after the cleanup, an exclusive deal for our volunteers. Trash bags and tools will be provided. No further signup required.

We will meet outside of Sup, at 669 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV.

The 26th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot is happening Thursday at 8:30 AM, November 28th, for a preemptive calorie burn before the big feast. Registration is happening now through November 23rd! A portion of all entry fees will benefit KTMB! Sign up with friends or family for the Timed 10k or 2 Mile Non-Timed Route that starts and ends in the Scheels Parking Lot located at 1200 Scheels Drive in Sparks. Click the button below to register online.

Join KTMB and Washoe County Parks and Open Spaces to take pictures with the turkeys, meet farm animals, enjoy story time, explore the Discovery Room, and much more at the Nevada Farms and Families area next to the Wilbur D. May Museum. This event is FREE for the entire family. We welcome the community to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

Join KTMB and MidTown District Reno on Saturday, October 5th, for MidTown’s Fall Clean Up. Meet at 10AM at Midnight Coffee (1401 S. Virginia St.) to grab your cleanup gear and fuel up for the day!

To keep you energized, Midnight Coffee will be serving up free cold brew and sampling their new fall-themed toast—who’s ready for a little apple butter goodness?!

There’s no need to RSVP—just show up, grab your gear, and get ready to give back to MidTown. See you at Midnight Coffee at 10AM.

Save the date: KTMB’s Truckee River Cleanup will be held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024!

Join KTMB for a cleanup effort along the Truckee River with sites from Verdi to Wadsworth. Sign up now at a site that fits your abilities or by location. Please read the descriptions for each site to help you understand more about the project for that site. Some sites are family-friendly, and some are not, so please read the site descriptions. Plus, there will be a volunteer appreciation picnic after the cleanup with free food, drinks, and prizes. Thank you for volunteering with KTMB!

Help make the Festival the best Pride celebration! As a volunteer, you are the key to making this event a success! KTMB is supporting Northern Nevada Pride's post-festival cleanup. Join us as we breakdown the festival and prepare Wingfield for the next day's park visitors. Please check-in at the Volunteer Booth at least 5 minutes before your shift. 

Table and tickets are on sale now for KTMB’s Annual Raise the River Fundraiser powered by NV Energy Foundation. Join us on the patios of the National Automobile Museum on Thursday, August 15th. For more details and to purchase tables and tickets, click the button below.

Join KTMB as we head out to Celebrate Washoe Valley on Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 2pm. There will be food, raffles, music, and fun for the whole family. Plus, you can learn all about Washoe Valley from several different area organizations and resources. We hope to see you there!

KTMB’s Great Community will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 throughout the Truckee Meadows.

Join KTMB all across the Truckee Meadows at over 20 beautification and cleanup sites throughout the Reno/Spark area. We will tackle illegal dumpsites, neighborhood parks, and other beautification projects in the area. Volunteer signups will be announced soon. Please sign up to be on the KTMB eNewletter or follow us on social media for the exact date and more details.

Join MidTown District Reno, KTMB, and Fox Brewery and Pub for a Spring Cleanup in the MidTown District from 10am to 12pm. After the cleanup all participants will get a select draft beer from Fox Brewery and Pub.

To volunteer, just show up at Fox Brewery at 10am and sign up. KTMB will provide all the gear for the cleanup. We’ll see you there!

Who: Gear Hut, KTMB, and Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition

What: Becoming a Green Business event that will highlight green business practices, ideologies, and resources

Where: House of Bread in Reno - 1185 California Ave B, Reno, NV 89509

When: Feb 22, 2024 from 9am to 11am

How: Register for free HERE

The 25th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot is happening Thursday, November 23rd, at 8:30 AM for a preemptive calorie burn before the big feast. Registration is happening now through November 18th! A portion of all entry fees will benefit KTMB! Sign up with friends or family for the 10k, 2-mile run, and 2-mile walk that starts and ends in the Scheels Parking Lot located at 1200 Scheels Drive in Sparks. Click the button below to register online or visit Sheels Customer Service for registration.

Be a part of day 2 of the 2nd Annual Galena Creek Fall Festival on Friday, October 27th, from 4:30-7:30 PM. Free admission and open to all! Adult beverages, costumes, music, food, crafts, and more! For more information, email vistorcenter@thegreatbasininstitute.org.

Join KTMB on Friday, October 27th, from 4:30-7:30 PM for the 2nd Annual Galena Creek Fall Festival. Free admission and open to all! Adult beverages, costumes, music, food, crafts, and more! For more information, email vistorcenter@thegreatbasininstitute.org.

Join KTMB and MidTown District for a morning dedicated to beautifying MidTown District. Check-in starts at 9 AM at the brand-new Sol Up location. KTMB will arm everyone with all the clean-up supplies needed, then set you loose to make MidTown shine! No sign-up up required, just show up and be ready to slap some sparkle on the MidTown District.