Grow McKinney Together! Volunteer Days at the Green Gardens
Fall is in full bloom, and so is community spirit at the Green Gardens of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park! Join us for a series of fun, hands-on volunteer opportunities where we’ll nurture our native gardens, support an Eagle Scout project, and get ready for our biggest planting of the year! Whether you can give an hour or a morning, every hand helps our pollinator habitat grow strong and beautiful.
Saturday, October 18 | 9–11 a.m.
Scout Project: Pocket Prairie
Help an Eagle Scout bring new life to the Pocket Prairie! Volunteers will assist with planting, mulching, and weeding to support this youth-led conservation project.
Thursday Garden Workdays | October 2, 9 & 16 | 9–11 a.m.
Tidy Up Thursdays at the Green Gardens
Spend your morning outdoors tending to the Green Gardens, pulling weeds, spreading mulch, and prepping planting areas. It’s a relaxing way to connect with nature and fellow volunteers!
Friday, October 24 | 9–11 a.m.
Make a Difference Day: Garden Prep
We’re getting ready for our big Make a Difference Day planting! Help us spread mulch, set out tools, and stage native plants so everything’s ready for the main event.
Saturday, October 25 | 9–11 a.m.
Make a Difference Day: Mass Planting at the Green Gardens!
Join us for our largest planting of the year! We’ll install hundreds of native plants to expand our prairie garden and strengthen pollinator habitat across McKinney.
Location:
Green Gardens of McKinney at Gabe Nesbitt Park
3339 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070
What to Bring:
Water, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray, and your favorite garden tools (wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels, or clippers).
Parking:
Available directly across from the garden. Please do not park next to or block access to the water tower.
Restrooms:
Available nearby at The Courts McKinney Pickleball and Tennis Center, 3253 Alma Rd.
This series is hosted in partnership with Keep McKinney Beautiful, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists, and the Eagle Scouts of America.
