During the Annual Keep Texas Beautiful Conference in Houston last month, Keep Burleson Beautiful and the city of Burleson environmental services won the Governor’s Community Achievement Award, and they took home a check for $250,000 to be utilized for landscaping within the city.
Burleson was noted for its active approach to environmental education and engaging community programs that have made our community a better place to live, work and play. Keep Burleson Beautiful (KBB), who is dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship and beautification, steers the local events.
The award noted the public art mural at Bailey Lake led by KBB and the city. The mural features native flora and fauna and aims to inspire the Burleson community to be great stewards of natural spaces.
Other events highlighted were the inaugural Monarch Festival led by KBB. The festival worked closely with the local Texas Master Naturalist chapter and the Native Plant Society of Texas to create a fun and educational event celebrating the species.
“KBB’s collaborative spirit is essential, as we couldn’t achieve this honor without our partnership with city departments and other non-profit organizations,” says Lisa Duello, Director of Neighborhood Services for the city of Burleson. “A holistic view of ‘beautification’ makes Burleson unique as we work on community aesthetics, sustainability and urban conservation projects.”
Watch Burleson’s video featured at Keep Texas Beautiful Annual Conference