Join us to celebrate Make a Difference Day!
Where: Rowlett Creek
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025, 9 - 11 AM
What we will be doing: This event, in partnership with the McKinney Parks & Recreation
and McKinney Environmental
Services, will focus on community efforts to clean up along Wilson Creek
and its tributaries. At this event, volunteers will remove litter from Rowlett Creek. We look forward to making a positive impact together!
Parking is available at Dr. Ogle Elementary School, located at 4200 Big Fork Trail, McKinney, TX 75070
Volunteers will meet at 9 AM behind the school, where the concrete walking path begins.
What to bring: Participants under the age 18 need to have a guardian or parent present. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked with your name and contact information.
What do I wear: Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toed shoes or boots. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS are available on-site. The nearest public restroom is at ALDI.
Please arrive about 10 minutes early for a safety orientation and waiver sign-in.
Volunteers can earn service hours for their school group, troop, or club. See a member of the McKinney Parks & Recreation or McKinney Environmental Services to have your volunteer forms signed at the event.
Litter Clean-Up Map Below.
There are other opportunities to volunteer. Please check out other Litter Clean Up projects or the Green Gardens Planting.
