Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA... Read More →

Program:  Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers:  Presented by entomologists:  Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists!  Master Volunteer Advanced Entomology Training is an opportunity to get some in depth information about entomology and pest management!  In lieu of our regular, multi-day Advanced Entomology... Read More →

"Interpreting Wildlife Track and Sign” – Dwight Wilson  Dwight will share how his mentors taught him to identify and interpret track and sign.  Learn how you can track wildlife through gathering information, asking questions, and problem solving. Dwight will share personal stories while introducing you to the tracks and sign of common wildlife here in... Read More →

LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more.  Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →

Program:  Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers:  Presented by entomologists:  Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists!  Master Volunteer Advanced Entomology Training is an opportunity to get some in depth information about entomology and pest management!  In lieu of our regular, multi-day Advanced Entomology... Read More →

Cost:  $5  Registration is Required  Register Here See a different side of nature, exploring the stars and night sky. A Texas Master Naturalist will guide you through the nature preserve while you learn about the many constellations, how to navigate at night, astronomy and even the nocturnal animals in the area. There is walking on... Read More →

Only allowed 5 workers so anyone interested should email me - lray.bptmn@gmail.com - to guarantee I have a spot for them to work. For people of all physical levels, tasks include removing weeds and pruning prairie plants. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, your favorite garden tools and plenty of water. Social distancing will... Read More →

Saturday, October 17, 2020 8am-12pm (4 Hours AT) Live Virtual Training Join the statewide program and become a certified Texas Stream Team citizen scientist at this free online training! Citizen scientists can monitor at established sites and have the opportunity to create new sites at their favorite river, creek, or stream. Please note, coastal marsh... Read More →

Community Center Trail Maintenance Volunteer Day 10/17/20, 8-11 AM If you have a large group, please RSVP an estimated number of participants to mckinneyparksfoundation@gmail.com. 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM McKinney Community Center Trail Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to sign a waiver and meet the group. Individuals needing to earn service hours can... Read More →

Event:  Trail Maintenance at the Recreation Center at Towne Lake Date:  Saturday, October 17, 2020 Time:  8:00-11:00 AM Work Plan:  General trail maintenance.  All tools will be provided by the McKinney Parks Foundation. Location (including a map link):  Towne Lake Recreation Center - 2001 S Central Expressway, McKinney, TX 75070.  Map Link  Meet at:  Trail... Read More →