Make A Difference Day 2025-Location change to Rowlett Creek Park
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Educational Opportunity Extend your Growing Season
2025-11-01 10:30 - 11:30 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: Sprouts Learning Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, November 1st, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am
What we will be Learning: Join Michael Bell from Half Acre Farms and learn how to extend your growing season in addition to when and how you should utilize low tunnels!
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Educational Opportunity- Soil Health
2025-11-08 10:30 - 23:30 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am
What we will be Learning: Join Meg Neubauer from Pure Land Farms and learn all about soil health to up your garden game!
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.

Educational Opportunity Candied Jalapeños
2025-11-15 10:30 - 23:30 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, November 15th, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am
What we will be Learning: Join Chef Heather from Hevnly Eats and learn all about Candied Jalapeños to up your game in the garden and the kitchen!
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

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.

East McKinney Learning Garden Volunteer Opportunity
2026-03-14 08:00 - 11:00 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: The East McKinney Learning Garden located at 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX 75069, just off of TUPPS Brewery.
When: Saturday, March 14th, 8AM-11AM
What we will be doing: We’ll be kicking off garden season this March 14th! Join us at McKinney’s largest community garden to help prepare beds for planting, cleaning the garden area, and staining new garden beds.
What to bring: We recommend bringing work gloves, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
What do I wear: Garden appropriate wear and closed-toe shoes/boots. Sunscreen is recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteers 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.

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.

Erwin Park Volunteer Opportunity
2026-04-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Erwin Park, 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX, 75071
Where: Erwin Park 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX 75071
When: Saturday, April 11th, 2025
Time: Registration will open at 8:00AM, work will begin at 8:45, and the Event will end at 12:00PM
What we will be doing: We’ll be performing trash pickup in addition to clearing out trails. 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 right as you enter the park proper
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.

Educational Opportunity: Sustainable Diets
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, April 18th, 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am
What we will be learning: Join Karen Chambers from One Earth One Chance and learn all about sustainable diets that balance personal health with planetary wellness. Participants will learn to identify low-impact foods, reduce food waste, increase plant-based consumption, and select sustainable food to foster a food system that is equitable, nutritious, and environmentally friendly.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Gray Branch Volunteer Opportunity
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Gray Branch Park, 1299 Gray Branch Rd, McKinney, 75069, United States
Where: 1299 Gray Branch Rd, McKinney, TX 75071
When: Saturday, May 16th, 2026, 8am – 11am
What we will be doing: We’ll be clearing the trail of debris, and 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 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 white barn on the gravel driveway
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Educational Opportunity Homemade Ranch
2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am
What we will be Learning: Join Chef Heather from Hevnly Eats and learn how to make homemade ranch seasoning using clean and fresh garden ingredients! Get a chance to take some ranch seasoning home with you and enjoy cooking a new recipe or adding sour cream for a dip perfect for veggies.
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

Towne Lake Volunteer Opportunity
2026-06-20 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, June 20th, 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.

Educational Opportunity Green Goddess Dressing
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: Sprouts Teaching Pavilion at the East McKinney Learning Garden
When: Saturday, June 20th, 2025, 10:00am – 11:00am
What we will be Learning: Join Chef Heather from Hevnly Eats and learn how to make your own Green Goddess Dressing using fresh, clean ingredients perfect to pair with salads!
Please RSVP so we can email you if weather conditions change.

East McKinney Learning Garden Volunteer Opportunity
2026-07-16 08:00 - 11:00 | East McKinney Learning Garden, 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Where: The East McKinney Learning Garden located at 704 Greenville Rd, McKinney, TX 75069, just off of TUPPS Brewery.
When: Thursday, July 16th, 8AM-11AM
What we will be doing: Join us at McKinney’s largest community garden to help prepare beds for staining, installing vegetable grids, and getting the beds ready for the next season.
What to bring: We recommend bringing work gloves, a water bottle, and sunscreen.
What do I wear: Garden appropriate wear and closed-toe shoes/boots. Sunscreen is recommended. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for waiver sign-in and team assignments.
Volunteers 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.

McKinney Greens Volunteer Opportunity
2026-07-18 08:00 - 11:00 | TX
Where: McKinney Greens Park, 798 Stewart Rd McKinney, TX 75069 United States
When: Saturday, July 18th, 2026, 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.
