Gulf Coast Regional TRaining in Kemah

Gulf Coast Regional Training

Keep Texas Beautiful is excited to announce an upcoming, in-person regional training in Kemah! This is a great time to learn from and network with area Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates and recycling partners.

Special thanks to Keep Kemah Beautiful – Committee of Gardenkids of Kemah for hosting this event in their community and helping us put the training together!

Date:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location:
Gessner Center – Galveston Bay Foundation
1725 Texas 146

Kemah, TX 77565

Tentative Agenda:
(Tentative — schedule subject to change)
 

10:00 – 10:30 AM
Welcome and Introductions
We’ll hear from our hosts to kick off the day. Introduce yourself and say hello to fellow affiliates, KTB staff, and community leaders. Get ready for a day full of ideas, collaboration, and Texas-sized inspiration.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Tour of Galveston Bay Foundation Facility

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Keep Texas Beautiful 101
A crash course in all things KTB—programs, resources, and ways affiliates can amplify their local impact through statewide initiatives.

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
Grab a bite and connect with fellow attendees. Share wins, swap ideas, and meet new collaborators over lunch.

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
What’s in the Bag? Litter Sample Demonstration
See how to collect, categorize, and record litter data for your community using KTB tools. Hands-on learning that turns trash into insight! This will be a hands-on activity that will include an outdoor cleanup, so wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather!

1:30 – 2:00 PM
Youth in Future of Conservation

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Break

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Native Plants – Small to Large Spaces

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks

3:00 – 4:00 PM
Optional Networking

Who should attend?
Affiliate Coordinators
Affiliate Board Members
Affiliate Staff/Volunteers
Recycling Partners
Prospective/Provisional Affiliates
Potential Recycling Partners
This training will count towards the training requirements for KTB affiliates.
Due to a change in TxDOT funding, the regional training will cost $35 per person to attend. Please reach out to programs@ktb.org if you need to pay by check instead of credit card.
Date
Nov 17 2026
Time
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost
$35.00
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