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The Associate Board Member (or ABM) program was designed to give Cobb County students (High School Juniors and Seniors or those attending a college located in Cobb County) the opportunity to learn the benefits of working with a non-profit organization entrusted to educate, beautify and enhance our community.  This program allows students to participate at a higher level within a community organization, help with our various events and assist volunteers in making positive impacts within Cobb County.  These benefits translate to school-wide opportunities, building community service hours and are an excellent highlight on their college resume.  Most importantly, you will have fun!

Because of the level of commitment, we are not always looking for the class leaders or those involved with several clubs or organizations.  As an ABM, you will be required to attend Board meetings, participate in various committees, volunteer and help run KCB events, and complete a project related to our Mission.  As an ABM you will also be invited to represent KCB at luncheons and ceremonies.  ABMs will be involved with outreach to local civic groups and schools and have the opportunity for college scholarships.

Selection into the Associate Board Member program is based on the following:

• A current Cobb County resident and student (High School Junior or Senior or attend a College in Cobb County)
• At least 16 years old at the time of application
• Have an active interest in environmental or community service
• The ability to commit to KCB and earn a minimum of 35 hours
• Ability to commit for the duration of your term (January-May)
• Ability to interact with local politicians, legislators or other community leaders
• Ability to represent Keep Cobb Beautiful at public functions
• Not be affiliated with any radical, anarchist or militant organizations or hate groups

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“When you choose to plant a garden with children, the world is on track to becoming a healthier place.”
– Elicia Fritsch, Dig’n the Dirt Founder

Today’s youths are spending more and more time indoors, causing a disconnection from the natural world.  This decrease in outdoor activity has contributed to an increase in diseases like obesity and juvenile diabetes, social dysfunction, and behavioral issues.

Our Cobb County Green School Educators agree that their time is better spent teaching your student(s) in an engaging, interactive environment.  One solution?  Get them into the garden! 

Garden programs provide a dynamic environment where children can learn and play at the same time.  They experiment, discover, gain confidence, build self-esteem, and gain an appreciation for the amount of work required to bring food to the table.

The purpose of the Dig’n the Dirt Program includes:

• Providing opportunities to children through school gardens to experience and study nature.
• Teaching students how to grow and appreciate fruits, vegetables and flowers.
• Connecting the relationships between math, science and the food children eat through gardening.
• Overcoming nature-deficit disorders with just a few hours of wonder in the garden.

Update Mandatory Reporting Form

• Dig n' the Dirt Reporting Form

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30 minutes; maximum class size – (40 students)

Looking for a cool place to teacher your little ones about environmental stewardship during the summer?

Spend some time with Keep Cobb Beautiful at your local Cobb County Library**!  Several different books with related stories about recycling and environmental responsibility are selected to read to the children trying to beat the summer heat while having a little fun and learning something new.  The stories read correlate with the age group.  Examples of titles are “Recycle That!” and “Where does the Garbage Go?”  After story time, there is a short discussion on the tale’s topic.  Additional activities such as, Saul’s 3 R’s (DVD), the Recyclables Relay, and coloring activities are conducted (time permitting).

Recommended for Grades K-2

Please check with your local library for scheduled KCB appearances.