Gulf Coast Regional Training Registration

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.

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If not part of KTB, Name of Community or Organization

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As KTB is still putting the agenda together, what are you interested in learning more about? What training topics would you like to see covered at this event?

Are there any roundtable topics you would like to discuss as a group?

Do you need any accommodations to be able to attend and participate in this training? Please write as much detail as necessary (KTB staff may reach out for more details).

Keep Texas Beautiful will be providing lunches for all attendees. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions for lunch.

Other:

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We understand plans can change! You can request a full refund anytime up until Wednesday, November 11 2026. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer refunds after that point. For help with cancellations, email Keep Texas Beautiful at programs@ktb.org.

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