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Last Saturday Workday – Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park

02/16/2026 by mconnally

Mary Abercrombie, City of McKinney, Environmental Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, and Class of 2022

Join us for the Last Saturday Workday in Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We offer hands-on opportunities focused on native and drought-tolerant gardening, composting, water conservation, and general garden maintenance.

📅 Workdays & Times

  • Feb. 28 | 9–11 a.m.
  • March 28 | 9–11 a.m.
  • April 25 | 9–11 a.m.
  • May 30 | 9–11 a.m.
  • June 27 | 8–10 a.m.
  • July 25 | 8–10 a.m.
  • Aug. 29 | 8–10 a.m.
  • Sep. 26 | 9–11 a.m.
  • Oct. 31| 9–11 a.m.
  • (No events in November or December)

📍 Location
Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park
3339 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070

🧤 Typical Activities
Weeding and garden maintenance
Mulching and seasonal garden prep
iNaturalist entries

🚗 Parking
Parking is available directly across from the garden at 3339 Alma Rd.
Please note: Water tower access must remain clear.

🚻 Restrooms
Available within walking distance at The Courts of McKinney (3253 Alma Rd).

☔ Weather
Events are held rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, volunteers will be notified of cancellations or early dismissal.

🗂 Volunteer Hour Tracking
Workdays at the Green Gardens should be tracked in the TMN portal as:
VH: “BPTMN: McKinney Parks Projects”
Please list “Green Gardens” in the description.

📅 Registration
Registration opens monthly at McKinneyTexas.org/GreenGardens

Mary Abercrombie

Environmental Outreach & Engagement Coordinator

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City of McKinney │ www.mckinneytexas.org
Environmental Services, Office of Environmental Sustainability
3501 North Central Expressway, McKinney, Texas 75071
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Filed Under: Current News, General, Help Wanted, Projects, Shaking of the Trees Post, VH Tagged With: blacklandprairie, blacklandprairiechapter, Gabe Nesbitt Park, Mary Abercrombie, Paulette Platko

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