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SUMMARY:The Garden Show\, Collin County Master Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to share that the East McKinney Learning Garden has been chosen as the charity beneficiary for the 2025 Garden Show! 100% of the event’s gate proceeds will support our mission to bridge the food-desert gap by teaching people how to grow their own food and incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle. \nBy attending The Garden Show\, you’re not just discovering innovative gardening techniques\, the latest plants\, and unique products\, you’re directly supporting a cause that empowers families to create sustainable\, food-producing gardens. \nMark your calendars and join us!\n📅 Saturday\, March 15: 10 AM – 5 PM\n📅 Sunday\, March 16: 11 AM – 4 PM\n📍 Myers Park & Event Center\, McKinney (7117 Co Rd 166\, McKinney\, TX 75071) \nCome be part of something bigger—learn\, shop\, and give back! We can’t wait to see you there. \n Learn More & Plan Your Visit: https://bit.ly/TheGardenShow
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/the-garden-show-collin-county-master-gardeners/
LOCATION:Meyers Park & Event Center\, 7117 Co Rd 166\, McKinney\, TX\, 75071\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden,Trails
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SUMMARY:Garden Ready Workday
DESCRIPTION:Garden Ready Workday\nWhere: The East McKinney Learning Garden located at 704 Greenville Rd\, McKinney\, TX 75069\, just off of TUPPS Brewery. \nWhen: Saturday\, March 8th\, 8 am – 11 am \nWhat we will be doing: The East McKinney Learning Garden is preparing for opening and will need beds filled with soil and other readying tasks. \nWhat to bring: Print the volunteer waiver and bring it with you. Participants under age 18 need to have a guardian or parent sign the form. You will also need to have your own work gloves. Bring sunscreen and water. If you bring your own tools\, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours. \nWhat do I wear: Garden appropriate wear and closed toed shoes/boots. Sunscreen is recommended.  Please dress appropriately for the weather. \nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments. \nVolunteers can earn service hours for their school group\, troop\, or club. See a member of the East McKinney Learning Garden to have your volunteer forms signed at the event. \nPlease RSVP to let us know you’ll be there.
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/garden-ready-workday/
LOCATION:East McKinney Learning Garden\, 704 Greenville Rd\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="East McKinney Learning Garden":MAILTO:bmeadgbr@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Plant & Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Connect with fellow gardeners and exchange seeds\, plants\, and gardening tips! This is a great opportunity to expand your plant collection\, share what you have\, and build community connections. Don’t miss the chance to swap your extras for something new. \nMark your calendars and join us!\n📅 Sunday\, March 2nd: 3 PM\n📍 John & Judy Gay Public Library\, McKinney (6861 Eldorado Pkwy\, McKinney\, TX 75070)
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/plant-seed-swap/
LOCATION:John & Judy Gay Public Library\, 6861 Eldorado Pkwy\, McKinney\, TX\, 75070\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden
ORGANIZER;CN="McKinney Environmental Sustainability":MAILTO:green@mckinneytexas.org
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: January Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:January Board Meeting \nNEW DATE: Thursday\, January 23rd\, 2024\, at 7:30 PM. \nTupps Brewery\, 402 E Louisiana St Building 2\, McKinney\, TX 75069 \nThese meetings are open to the public to attend. Board Member positions are open. \nIf you plan to attend a Board Meeting\, please e-mail Vice President\, Greg Smith\, to save you a seat. \nlg.smith2412@att.net
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/5747/
LOCATION:TUPPS Brewery\, 402 E Louisiana St Building 2\, McKinney\, Texas\, 75069\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden,Trails
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ORGANIZER;CN="McKinney Parks Foundation":MAILTO:mckinneyparksfoundation@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:December Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:December Board Meeting \nThursday\, December 19th\, 2024 at 7:30 PM. \nTupps Brewery\, 402 E Louisiana St Building 2\, McKinney\, TX 75069 \nThese meetings are open to the public to attend. Board Member positions are open. \nIf you plan to attend a Board Meeting\, please e-mail Vice President\, Greg Smith\, to save you a seat. \nlg.smith2412@att.net
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/december-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:TUPPS Brewery\, 402 E Louisiana St Building 2\, McKinney\, Texas\, 75069\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden,Trails
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ORGANIZER;CN="McKinney Parks Foundation":MAILTO:mckinneyparksfoundation@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting | Celebration | East McKinney Learning Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Ribbon Cutting at the East McKinney Learning Garden! \n\n When: Saturday\, December 7\, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Where:  As we are expecting rain\, this event will take place in the Taproom at TUPPS. After the event\, tours are offered of the Sprouts Teaching Pavilion and Garden\, located at 704 Greenville Rd\, McKinney\, TX 75069 (Next to TUPPS Brewery)\n\nCome celebrate the start of this exciting new community space! Enjoy a free\, family-friendly event filled with fun activities and a first look at the growing garden. 
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/5638/
LOCATION:East McKinney Learning Garden\, 704 Greenville Rd\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden,Trails
ORGANIZER;CN="East McKinney Learning Garden":MAILTO:bmeadgbr@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:November Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:November Board Meeting \nThursday\, November 21st\, 2024 at 7:30 PM. \nTupps Brewery\, 402 E Louisiana St Building 2\, McKinney\, TX 75069 \nThese meetings are open to the public to attend. Board Member positions are open. \nIf you plan to attend a Board Meeting\, please e-mail Vice President\, Greg Smith\, to save you a seat. \nlg.smith2412@att.net
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/november-board-meeting/
LOCATION:TUPPS Brewery\, 402 E Louisiana St Building 2\, McKinney\, Texas\, 75069\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden,Trails
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ORGANIZER;CN="McKinney Parks Foundation":MAILTO:mckinneyparksfoundation@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:McKinney Green Gardens Workday
DESCRIPTION:McKinney Green Gardens Workday \nWhen: Saturday\, June 22nd\, 2024\, 8 AM – 11 AM \nWhere: McKinney Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park\, 3339 Alma Rd\, McKinney\, TX 75070\, between the water tower and Hillsdale Drive. \nParking is available adjacent to the Garden and overflow parking & restrooms are available at The Courts McKinney Pickleball and Tennis Center (next to the Garden) \nSign in will take place in the Garden’s center pavilion. \nWhat we will be doing: This Garden is in need of attention in the form of weed pulling\, trenching\, tilling\, and spreading mulch. The Gardens purpose\, once back in shape\, is to educate the community on native and drought tolerant plants. We are excited to partner with the City of McKinney’s Parks and Recreation Department and Office of Environmental Sustainability to bring this Garden to life. \nWhat to bring: Print the volunteer waiver and bring it with you. Participants under age 18 need to have a guardian or parent sign the form. You will also need to have your own work gloves.  Bring bug spray\, sunscreen\, and water. Protective eyewear is recommended if you plan to be cutting branches or operating some of the cutting tools. Wheelbarrows are recommended to bring to help spread mulch. If you bring your own tools\, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours. \nWhat do I wear: Long pants\, long sleeves\, face covering\, and closed toed shoes or boots. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.  Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please do not wear leggings or other thin material which is not protective on your body. \nParking Map Below: \n \nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments. \nVolunteers can earn service hours for their school group\, troop\, or club. See a member of the McKinney Parks Foundation to have your volunteer forms signed at the event. \nPlease RSVP to let us know you’ll be there.
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/mckinney-greens-garden-workday/
LOCATION:McKinney Green Gardens\, 3339 Alma Rd\, McKinney\, TX\, 75070\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="McKinney Parks Foundation":MAILTO:mckinneyparksfoundation@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Webb Elementary School Garden Clean-up and Reestablishment
DESCRIPTION:Webb Elementary is the first Elementary School to benefit from our Elementary School Garden initiative.  This initiative will build on our journey with McKinney Roots and the East McKinney Learning Gardens and begin to create school gardens that will enhance the learning of our elementary students. Our goal is to connect our students and community by developing school gardens where students can connect their learning in math\, science and STEAM to real world applications. Our gardens will serve as a means of collaboration\, problem solving and connection for our students. \nAt Webb Elementary we will be reestablishing our gardens!  We want to clean-up the garden beds\, restain them and the benches so the outside courtyard is an inviting extension of the classrooms. \n\nVolunteering Details\n\nRegistration REQUIRED and space is LIMITED sign up on Volunteer McKinney: Webb Elementary School Garden Clean-up and Reestablishment | Volunteer McKinney (galaxydigital.com) \nWhat to bring: Work gloves. Bring bug spray\, sunscreen\, and water. If you bring your own tools\, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours. \nWhat do I wear: Long pants\, long sleeves\, and closed toed shoes or boots. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended.  Please dress appropriately for the weather. \nMore information\nBest suited for volunteers ages 8 and older \nThis event is Family Friendly \nRegister by Mar 22\, 2024 \nThis is an outdoor volunteer workday \nThis is a wheelchair accessible workday \nWE WILL BE CLEANING OUT GARDEN BEDS\, STAINING\, PUTTING FRESH MULCH DOWN AND GENERALLY CLEANING UP AND PLANTING A NEW GARDEN \n \n 
URL:https://www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org/events/webb-elementary-school-garden-clean-up-and-reestablishment/
LOCATION:Webb Elementary\, 810 E Louisiana St\, McKinney\, TX\, 75069\, United States
CATEGORIES:East McKinney Learning Garden
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ORGANIZER;CN="East McKinney Learning Garden":MAILTO:bmeadgbr@gmail.com
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