Community Shines Bright on Highway 33: Celebrating Our Volunteers 

B on 33: Beautifying Our Byway Gains Momentum with Passionate Local Support

This summer, the spirit of stewardship and community pride has been on full display along our stretch of Highway 33, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers participating in the B on 33: Beautifying Our Byway initiative. From seasoned Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners to first-time volunteers, our community rolled up their sleeves and took meaningful action to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of our byway.

With a shared mission to support environmental health and scenic charm, volunteers tackled several impactful projects:

Highway Litter Cleanup

Volunteers scoured roadways and shoulders, removing unsightly trash and debris from our landscapes in partnership with Teton Valley Magazine. This collective effort not only beautified the byway but also improved safety and reduced pollution risks for local wildlife and waterways.

Noxious Weed Pulling

Invasive species don’t stand a chance against this group! County Weed Superintendent, Cameron Heironymus, led the charge in identifying and removing harmful noxious weeds that threaten native ecosystems without using herbicide. A dozen volunteers joined to learn, pull weeds, and help restore balance along the north end of the bike path. This will allow native flora to flourish once again. The bonus of this work session was learning new things about noxious weeds and empowering volunteers to pull them wherever they notice them on public land. 

Rescuing Native Plants from a Construction Zone

In a unique conservation effort, B on 33 board and community members carefully dug up native plants from a soon-to-be developed area in Sherman Park, Victor. These resilient natives will be replanted in safer spaces along the byway and within wildflower demonstration gardens, preserving local biodiversity and honoring the land’s natural heritage. Only the smallest seedlings will transplant well, so we always encourage people to preserve as much of their native vegetation as possible when building.

Together, these efforts demonstrate what’s possible when passionate people unite for a shared cause. Volunteers donated time, energy, and knowledge—not for recognition, but for love of our Teton Valley community and the land that we call home

To every individual who contributed—whether by pulling a weed, picking up a bottle, or transplanting a wildflower—we say thank you. Your work is more than visible. It’s inspirational.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved with B on 33, and let’s continue to grow beauty, pride, and community—one project at a time.Interested in joining the next volunteer day? Contact iris.bon33tv@gmail.com or follow us on Bon33tv for updates.