KLCB at the 2025 Cowtown Cleanup: Building Community, One Signature at a Time

Every year, the Cowtown Great American Cleanup unites Fort Worth residents in a citywide effort to beautify our neighborhoods. This year, Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) was front and center—not just picking up litter, but actively engaging the community in lasting change.

Showing Up for Lake Como

KLCB initially registered separately from the Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC), recognizing that while both groups were participating in the same event, our approaches to community engagement are distinct. However, once we learned that City Council District 6 was providing food and a DJ at the Lake Como cleanup site, we knew this was an opportunity to maximize community impact.

Instead of working in isolation, we set up where the action was—because at the end of the day, our focus is on Lake Como, not divisions.

To ensure a welcoming and well-organized environment, KLCB’s Program Director, Peacock Taylor, took the initiative to request power washing for the pavilion—creating a clean space for volunteers to gather, eat, and enjoy the music. We also arranged for porta potties to be delivered, ensuring that all attendees had access to necessary facilities. When the day arrived, we brought our supplies, joined the efforts, and made sure everyone had what they needed to enjoy the event and take pride in their community.

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Strategic Engagement: Building Community, One Signature at a Time

Beyond the cleanup, we saw this as an opportunity to engage Lake Como residents in ongoing revitalization efforts. KLCB set up two engagement stations to connect with the community:

✅ The Mural Project Table – “We’re bringing public art to Lake Como Park! Sign here to show the city that our community supports it.”

✅ The Goodman Park Blitz Table – “We’re mobilizing block-by-block to improve Goodman Park—help us make it happen with your signature!”

Each signature represented a voice added to our growing movement for change. As a token of appreciation, participants received a native ivy plant—a small but meaningful symbol of how we’re growing a stronger, greener Lake Como together.

By the end of the event, KLCB collected 75 signatures, raising awareness and building momentum for both projects.

Moving Forward, Together

While the differences between KLCB and NAC remain, one thing was clear: Lake Como residents deserve a proactive, community-driven approach to beautification and revitalization. By showing up, engaging volunteers, and driving real change, KLCB continues to lead where it matters most.

Want to be part of the next transformation?

📩 Join Keep Lake Como Beautiful today: CLICK HERE

🌿 Follow our projects and get involved: CLICK HERE

Together, we’re not just cleaning up—we’re building a better Lake Como.

For more information or to share your concerns contact:

Shavina 'Miss Peacock' Taylor

Program Director, Keep Lake Como Beautiful

📧 Email us with your thoughts: info@KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org

📞 Call or text: 682-382-1224

🌍 Visit our website for updates: www.KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org