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.

Join KTMB and Ward 4 Council-member Ebert in celebrating Dorothy McAlinden Park Reopening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, red carpet experience for kids, food trucks, games, pumpkin decorating and booths. The fun starts at 11am on Saturday, October 14th until 2pm.

What: Sun Valley Revitalization Cleanup
Who: Residents of Sun Valley/Truckee Meadows/General Public. KTMB is working with SVGID and Nevada Real Estate Group.
When: Saturday, October 7th from 10:30am to 1pm
Where: Meeting at Sun Valley Community Center Pavilion - 115 W 6th Ave, Sun Valley, NV 89433. Cleanup will start at the park and work its way out into the community as time permits.

KTMB will provide all the tools/supplies (trash grabbers, bags, gloves, etc.) and dispose of all the trash/debris. Volunteers are required to wear appropriate clothing (shorts okay) and close-toed shoes. Bring a water bottle. KTMB will provide all the rest. No sign-ups. Just show up ready to clean up!

KTMB is working with the City of Reno to help replant the Maze at Damonte Park with 600+ plants and we need volunteers to help get all those little guys in the ground. No sign-ups, just show up a 8am ready to plant plants! No sign-ups, just show up at 8am on Friday, October 6th at Damonte Park. KTMB will provide all the tools, and the City of Reno will provide the guidance.

Are you interested in what the future has in store for Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County? Of course you are! Be a part of the annual Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency One Region event coming September 30th, 2023, from 11am - 3pm at Rancho San Rafael in the Peavine Picnic Pavilion. Learn about regional planning for Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County and what TMRPA is doing to plan for our future.

Team KTMB will be at this year’s Milk and Honey Festival, September 10th from 12p to 3p. Stop by and say hello, get some tips on sustainability, recycling, and volunteering. To learn more click the button below.

Thursday, August 17th, in the Sensory Garden at Idlewild Park

Tables and tickets are now on sale! Grab some of your favorite people and make a night of it with a table for eight, or take things up a notch with a Raised Experience. Or purchase a ticket and meet some new friends? The choice is yours!

KTMB is excited to partner with Northern Nevada Pride for their Festival Clean-Up Crew! Join us Saturday, July 22nd, to volunteer from 6pm - 9pm at Wingfield Park in Downtown Reno, NV. 

Sign up at https://northernnevadapride.org/volunteer. 

Northern Nevada Pride is a fundraising event for the local non-profit organization Our Center. 

Join KTMB, Great Basin Institute, and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Spaces for a day of community beautification as we clean up loose items around Galena Creek Regional Park on Saturday, June 3rd, from 10a-12p! Volunteers are asked to meet at the North entrance of the visitor center. For additional information or questions, email alexandriawilly@gmail.com.