Towne Lake Volunteer Opportunity
2025-06-21 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Towne Lake Common Area, 1401 Wilson Creek Pkwy, MCKINNEY, TX, 75069, United States
Where: 2001 Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
When: Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be clearing the trail, clearing areas around planted trees, performing trash pickup, and removing fallen debris and trash on trails, removing stumps, marking potential dangers along the nature path, and applying trail markings. Tools available will include weed whackers, backpack blowers, loppers, shovels, etc. To use power tools, you’ll have to complete MPF Safety Orientation. Click here to view the regulations.
What 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 eye wear is recommended if you plan to be cutting branches or operating some of the cutting tools. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What 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. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteer workdays are open to all members of the public. Volunteers 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 end of the event.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Trail Lead Volunteer Committee
2025-07-17 17:00 - 18:00 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: 402 E Louisiana St, Building 2, McKinney, TX 75069
When: Thursday, July 17th, 2025, 5pm-6pm
What is the team?: Are you interested in environmental stewardship and being a leader in your community? Consider joining the Trail Lead Team and work with MPF to lead our volunteer opportunities. Join our orientation to determine if this is the right opportunity for you and receive training to be fully prepared to handle a variety of power tools and confidently direct volunteers.
What to bring: Bring work gloves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. This orientation will cover the basics of the volunteer team for those interested and does not carry a commitment itself.
18+ only
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

McKinney Greens Volunteer Opportunity
2025-07-19 08:00 - 11:00 | McKinney Greens, 798 Stewart Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: McKinney Greens Park, 798 Stewart Rd McKinney, TX 75069 United States
When: Saturday, July 19th, 2025, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be clearing the trail, clearing areas around planted trees, performing trash pickup, and removing fallen debris and trash on trails, removing stumps, marking potential dangers along the nature path, and applying trail markings. Tools available will include weed whackers, backpack blowers, loppers, shovels, etc. To use power tools, you’ll have to complete MPF Safety Orientation. Click here to view the regulations.
What 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 eye wear is recommended if you plan to be cutting branches or operating some of the cutting tools. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What 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. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteer workdays are open to all members of the public. Volunteers 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 end of the event.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Bonnie Wenk Volunteer Opportunity
2025-08-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Bonnie Wenk, 2996 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX, 75071, United States
Where: Bonnie Wenk Park 2996 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney TX 75071
When: Saturday, August 16th, 2025, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be clearing the trail, clearing areas around planted trees, performing trash pickup, and removing fallen debris and trash on trails, removing stumps, marking potential dangers along the nature path, and applying trail markings. Tools available will include weed whackers, backpack blowers, loppers, shovels, etc. To use power tools, you’ll have to complete MPF Safety Orientation. Click here to view the regulations.
What 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 eye wear is recommended if you plan to be cutting branches or operating some of the cutting tools. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What 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. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Parking can be found next to the all abilites playground
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteer workdays are open to all members of the public. Volunteers 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 end of the event.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Erwin Park Volunteer Opportunity
2025-09-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Erwin Park, 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX, 75071
Where: Erwin Park 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX 75071
When: Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be performing trash pickup in addition to our tree planting activities. Tools available will include weed whackers, backpack blowers, loppers, shovels, etc. To use power tools, you’ll have to complete MPF Safety Orientation. Click here to view the regulations.
What 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 eye wear is recommended if you plan to be cutting branches or operating some of the cutting tools. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What 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. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Parking can be found next to the skills bike course.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteer workdays are open to all members of the public. Volunteers 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 end of the event.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Gray Branch Volunteer Opportunity-Canceled
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Gray Branch Park, 1299 Gray Branch Rd, McKinney, 75069, United States
Where: Gray Branch Park 1299 Gray Branch Rd, McKinney 75071
Be informed that this volunteer opportunity has been canceled and will no longer be taking place.

Tree Planting-Texas Tree Foundation
2025-10-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Ash Woods Park, 10301 JFK Blvd,, McKinney, TX, 75072, United States
Where: Ash Woods Park 10301 JFK Blvd, McKinney, TX 75072
When: Saturday, October 31st, 2025, 9am – 12pm
What we will be doing: Our friends over at the Texas Tree Foundation need volunteer assitance planting 40 trees over at Ash Woods Park! Be sure to use this link to sign up and let them know you will be there!

Make A Difference Day 2025-Location change to Rowlett Creek Park
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Rowlett Creek Park, 4300 Big Fork Trail, McKinney, 75070, United States
Where: Rowlett Creek Park 4200 Big Fork Trail, McKinney, TX 75070
New Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 9am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be working with our friends at Keep McKinney Beautiful to clear litter and debris around Rowlett Creek Park, perfect for families of all ages. Click here to view the regulations.
What 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 eye wear is recommended if you plan to be cutting branches or operating some of the cutting tools. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What do I wear: Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Parking can be found in the Ogle Elementary School.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteer workdays are open to all members of the public. Volunteers 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 end of the event.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

McKinney Greens Volunteer Opportunity
2025-11-15 08:00 - 11:00 | McKinney Greens, 798 Stewart Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: McKinney Greens Park, 798 Stewart Rd McKinney, TX 75069 United States
When: Saturday, November 15th, 2025, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be clearing the trail, clearing areas around planted trees, performing trash pickup, removing fallen debris and trash on trails, removing stumps, marking potential dangers along the nature path, and applying trail markings. Tools available will include weed whackers, backpack blowers, loppers, shovels, etc. To use power tools, you’ll have to complete MPF Safety Orientation. Click here to view the regulations.
What 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 eye wear is recommended if you plan to be cutting branches or operating some of the cutting tools. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What 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. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.

Volunteer Opportunity Towne Lake Park
2026-01-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Recreation Center at Towne Lake, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, 75070, United States
Where: Towne Lake Park 2001 Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
When: Saturday, January 17th, 2026, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be clearing the Towne Lake Nature Trail to remove debris that might impact hikers and cyclists, in addition to going after litter across the park.
What 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. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What do I wear: Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Parking can be found at the Towne Lake Recreation Center
Be sure to sign up so that we can notify you if weather conditions change.

Volunteer Opportunity Bonnie Wenk Park
2026-02-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Bonnie Wenk, 2996 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX, 75071, United States
Where: Bonnie Wenk Park 350 S Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX 75071
When: Saturday, February 21st, 2026, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be working to create new trails at bonnie wenk park along with removing litter from the park
What 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. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What do I wear: Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Parking can be found at the All Abilities Playground
Be sure to sign up so that we can notify you if weather conditions change.

McKinney Greens Volunteer Opportunity
2026-03-21 08:00 - 11:00 | McKinney Greens, 798 Stewart Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: McKinney Greens Park, 798 Stewart Rd McKinney, TX 75069 United States
When: Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be working to maintain and clear our trails out at the park and perform litter clean up
What 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. If you bring your own tools, please have them marked as such so we know they are yours.
What do I wear: Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes or boots. Sunscreen and bug spray are recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Please do not wear leggings, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.
Parking can be found along Stewart Road outside of the park
Be sure to sign up so that we can notify you if weather conditions change.
