Paulette Platko, Committee Chair for McKinney Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park Project
Mary Abercrombie, City of McKinney, Environmental Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, and Class of 2022
We have a lot going on at the McKinney Green Gardens. Here are a few of the good times! Come join our plant party!
Green Gardens of McKinney workday 2/19/26. BPTMN volunteers, including Tony Griggs and Pam Love-White tackle Spring weeding
Green Gardens of McKinney. Volunteers meet with McKinney officials to discuss future plans for trees at the park, 2/20/26. BPTMN volunteers Kara Ezell, Spencer Aldridge, Mary Abercrombie; Ian Erickson, McKinney Urban Forester, and Tyler Sprowls, McKinney Parks Department.
Check out our Project Flickr Album!
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
- 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
