Take learning beyond the classroom with a KBB-led field trip that brings environmental topics to life. Field trip scholarships cover transportation and related costs, making these unforgettable experiences free and accessible for schools and youth groups.
Keep Blount Beautiful offers field trips to City of Alcoa, City of Maryville, and Blount County schools as well as homeschool groups, scout troops, and other community groups. See below to learn more and click the button to schedule.
The Blount County Landfill tour is a great way for students to learn about the life cycle and impact of their trash. On this field trip, students are transported through the landfill to see with their own eyes what it looks like and how it works. Students will learn about the scale house, incinerator, demolition and household waste, different landfill cells, and collection systems.
Grade Level- K-12th +Adult, 1 hour
Note: The Blount County Landfill tour is limited to one busload/vanload. Groups must provide their own transportation. 1-2 KBB representatives will need to be at the front of the vehicle and the driver will need to drive throughout the landfill. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend. The landfill tour can be paired with the Eco Center Field Trip if desired (1st-7th grade only).
At the Eco Center, students participate in engaging lessons on either waste management or water quality in an outdoor environment. This trip can be followed by the Blount County Landfill tour/Blount County Recycling Center tour or scheduled on it’s own.
Grade level- K-8th, 1 hour
Note: The Eco Center is generally limited to 40 students, but feel free to fill out the scheduling form and we can discuss your situation.
A tour of the Blount County Recycling Center is a great way to learn about how/what/where to recycle and Blount County’s achievements in recycling collection. Students and adults will learn about household recycling, glass recycling, and household hazardous waste collection from the Blount County Highway Department.
Grade level- 2nd-12th +Adult, 1 hour
Note: The Blount County Recycling Center tour is only offered on Mondays. This is a walking tour generally limited to 40 people, but feel free to fill out the scheduling form and we can discuss your situation. Parking is available for a bus, van, and/or multiple cars.
WaterFest is an annual water education event offered to 3rd grade classrooms. WaterFest takes place at the Eco Center and features stations hosted by various organizations. Students rotate through the stations to learn about water quality, stormwater runoff, water treatment, watersheds, and more.
Grade level- 3rd, 2 hours
Note: WaterFest is provided once a year and is limited to 2-4 schools depending on class size.
The Pistol Creek Wetland Center allows students to learn about wetlands, how they work, and why they are important in our environment. Students will be able to walk the boardwalk to learn about wetland biodiversity, stormwater management, and more.
Additionally, Pistol Creek Wetland Day is an annual event hosted at the Pistol Creek Wetland Center featuring stations hosted by various organizations. Students rotate through the stations to learn about wetlands, biodiversity, water quality, and more.
Grade level- 2nd-6th, 1 hour
Note: Pistol Creek Wetland Day is provided once a year and is limited to 1-2 schools depending on class size.
