Keep Virginia Cozy was voted Best Environmental Organization of 2021 in Best of the Blue Ridge. The environmental nonprofit is dedicated to ridding the natural world of litter while promoting diversity and inclusion in our public lands.

They have removed more than 45,000 pounds of litter since 2017 and invite volunteers to help with litter cleanups, camping trips and local hikes this year. Their motto is “Be kind. Smile at strangers. Pick up litter. Keep Virginia Cozy.” 

Follow them on social media at Instagram, Facebook (@keepvirginiacozy) and KeepVirginiaCozy.org.