Last Saturday Workday – Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – June Update

Mary Abercrombie, City of McKinney, Environmental Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, and Class of 2020

Paulette Platko, Class of 2021 – Chapter Project Leader

Find out more details by reading about the Blackland Prairie Chpater Project – McKinney Monarch Gardens

June Last Saturday Workday Wrap-Up

Thank you to those who volunteered with us! The summer is in full bloom at the Monarch Gardens ☀️🐝 Thanks to your hard work and dedication, we tackled plenty of garden tasks, including weeding beds, clearing pathways, and turning compost to keep the garden healthy and thriving. Your efforts help make the Monarch Gardens a welcoming space for people, pollinators, and wildlife alike. The garden is now bursting with summer blooms, and it is all the more beautiful because of the time and care you shared with us. Thank you for helping us grow a greener, more vibrant McKinney, one volunteer day at a time. We look forward to seeing you in the garden again soon! 🌼 Mary

Join us for the Last Saturday Workday at Monarch 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

• 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
Monarch 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 “Monarch Gardens” in the description.

📅 Registration
Registration opens monthly at McKinneyTexas.org/GreenGardens

Mary Abercrombie

Environmental Outreach & Engagement Coordinator