City now accepting Community Environmental Academy Applications
News release provided by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Returning after a two-year break, the Community Environmental Academy is once again open for applications. This program is designed to connect Lexington residents to local environmental topics such as water quality, wastewater treatment, urban forestry, transportation and waste management.
Participants will explore the City’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works through a series of talks, tours, online training classes and hands-on learning experiences. The academy will consist of four in-person sessions held one Saturday each month in May, June, July and August, along with four webinars that can be completed on your own time.
After completing the in-person and online sessions, participants earn the CEA Graduate Diploma. They may choose to continue to an optional Part Two of the academy to put what they have learned into practice. Graduates may develop and execute a community or neighborhood project related to academy topics. There is an allowance of up to $1,500 for projects, which must be completed by May, 2026.
“Many of the past projects and programs born from the Community Environmental Academy continue to benefit the city today,” said Nancy Albright, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. “We’re excited to continue providing an opportunity for Lexington residents to engage with our department and improve their community.”
Past CEA projects include:
- A stream restoration project at Preston’s Springs Park to remove invasive plants and plant native ones.
- Go See Trees, a program that highlights local trees
- A pop-up streetscape at the intersection of Loudon and Bryan Avenue.
Applications for the Community Environmental Academy are due Monday, April 28.
News release provided by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/city-now-accepting-community-environmental-academy-applications
