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McKinney Gardens – Last Saturday Workday 

01/23/2025 by mconnally

January 25th | 9 – 11 a.m. | Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park

Join us to tend to the McKinney Green Gardens. Volunteers must supply their own tools, including gloves. Volunteers will pull weeds, spread mulch, and complete other tasks around the garden. This recurring workday will have many learning opportunities about native and drought-tolerant gardening, water conservation, and watershed protection.

This workday will primarily consist of winter-work, including laying mulch. Be sure to dress warm or otherwise appropriately for the weather.

Date: Every Last Saturday of 2025.
Time: 9 am – 11 am
Location: McKinney Green Gardens, 3339 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070 [maps.app.goo.gl]
What to Bring: Bring tools to work in the garden. Tools include wheelbarrows, clippers, hand shovels, shovels, rakes, gloves and water. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.
Parking:
 Directly across from the garden. Volunteers are not permitted to park next to the water tower or block access to the water tower.
Bathrooms: The nearest restrooms are within walking distance located at The Courts McKinney Pickleball and Tennis Center, 3253 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070

By the way – there are many Classes & Events listed for Spring, and registration for many are now open. Please check out the webpage and share events/save the date to those that may interest you. Link here: Classes & Events | McKinney, TX – Official Website

Thank you for your commitment to Keeping McKinney Beautiful!

Mary Abercrombie
Environmental Outreach & Engagement Coordinator
City of McKinney │ www.mckinneytexas.org

TMN Volunteer Hours: Under “McKinney Parks Projects”, please list the location in the description.
Check out our Calendar for more information! https://txmn.org/bptmn/calendar/



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