McKinney Parks Foundation

Nature Trail Maintenance & Bench Installation 11/9/19
2019-11-09 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX, 75070, United States
Join us on November 9th from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM for trail maintenance and bench installation. The trail is to the East of the McKinney Community Center parking lot at 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070. Parking is available at the Community Center. Restrooms are available at the Community Center.
The McKinney Parks Foundation provides trail maintenance in this area for the enjoyment of the community.
What to bring: Gloves, bug spray, sunscreen, long sleeves, pants, closed-toe shoes, and water.
Volunteers are required to sign a waiver. Service groups may earn hours. This event ends on time, with clean-up beginning at 10:40 AM.

Project Day 5/18 at The McKinney Greens
2019-05-18 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | McKinney Greens, 798 Stewart Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
We need volunteers to help with trail maintenance and installation of picnic tables.
What will we be doing: McKinney Greens has recently become a property of the McKinney Parks and Recreation Department. There are numerous activities that can be accomplished by citizen volunteers. The first step will be to work on the reclamation of sidewalks from vegetation overgrowth and flood debris. Please arrive about 20min early for a safety orientation, waiver sign in, and team assignments.
What will I need to bring: Long pants, long sleeve shirt, insect repellant, work gloves, and anything for hydration purposes. The McKinney Parks Foundation will be supplying all necessary tools.
Who is the sponsoring organization: McKinney Parks Foundation (www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org)

Project Day at the McKinney Greens 4/27/2019
2019-04-20 08:00 - 2019-04-27 11:00 (America/Chicago) | McKinney Greens, 798 Stewart Rd, McKinney, TX, 75069, United States
Work day event
What: Volunteer opportunity at the McKinney Greens Preserve in McKinney, Texas
When: Saturday, April 27th from 8:00AM to 11:00AM

What will we be doing: McKinney Greens has recently become a property of the McKinney Parks and Recreation Department. There are numerous activities that can be accomplished by citizen volunteers. The first step will be to work on the reclamation of sidewalks from vegetation overgrowth and flood debris. Please arrive about 20min early for a safety orientation, waiver sign in, and team assignments.

What will I need to bring: Long pants, long sleeve shirt, insect repellant, work gloves, and anything for hydration purposes. The McKinney Parks Foundation will be supplying all necessary tools.

Who is the sponsoring organization: McKinney Parks Foundation (www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org)

Community Center Volunteer Trail Workday
2019-03-09 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX, 75070, United States
What: Volunteer Trail Workday with the McKinney Parks Foundation

Where: McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070

When: Saturday, March 9th from 8:00AM to 11:00AM

What will we be doing: Various parts of the trail system will need clearing for the positioning of new picnic tables and concrete benches. Additional work will involve clearing and trimming sections of the trail damaged by the flooding this past Fall.

What do I wear: Long pants, long sleeves, and closed toed shoes or boots. You will also need to have your own work gloves. All tools will be provided by the McKinney Parks Foundation.

Volunteer at the McKinney Greens
2019-02-09 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | McKinney Greens, McKinney, TX, United States
What: Volunteer opportunity at the McKinney Green park in McKinney, Texas

When: Saturday, February 9th from 8:00AM to 11:00AM

What will we be doing: McKinney Greens has recently become a property of the McKinney Parks and Recreation Department. It is not scheduled for funding until 2021. However, there are numerous activities that will need to be done leading up to that point. The majority of which can be accomplished by citizen volunteers. The first step will work on the reclamation of sidewalks from vegetation overgrowth and flood debris. Please arrive about 20min early for a safety orientation, waiver sign in, and team assignments.

What will I need to bring: Long pants, long sleeve shirt, insect repellant, work gloves, and anything for hydration purposes. The McKinney Parks Foundation will be supplying all necessary tools.

Who is the sponsoring organization: McKinney Parks Foundation (www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org)

Community Center Trail Workday
2018-11-10 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX, 75070, United States
What: Volunteer opportunity at the Community Center trail in McKinney, Texas
When: Saturday, November 10th from 8:00AM to 11:00AM. We will start at 8:00AM. Please arrive early by about 20 minutes to sign a waiver and get a safety check.
Where: 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
What will we be doing: The Community Center has a 1.5 mile nature trail that is entirely maintained by volunteers. The recent rain and flooding has eroded and impacted the trail. Additionally, the trail corridor has not been trimmed or maintained because of the rain. Please arrive about 20min early for a safety orientation, waiver sign in, and team assignments.
What will I need to bring: Long pants, long sleeve shirt, insect repellant, work gloves, and anything for hydration purposes. The McKinney Parks Foundation will be supplying all necessary tools.
Who is the sponsoring organization: McKinney Parks Foundation (www.mckinneyparksfoundation.org)
Questions: Please contact Rich Szecsy, szecsy1@sbcglobal.net, 214-202-1379

Community Center Trail Cleanup
2018-09-15 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX, 75070, United States
What: Partner with the Parks (Project #3) Community Center Trail Cleanup
When: McKinney Parks Foundation
When: Saturday, September 15th, 8:00AM to 11:00AM
Where: McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
What are we doing: The natural trails surrounding the Community Center are in need of clean up and trimming. In partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, we will be cleaning and removing fallen trees, branches, as well as using loppers and shears to trim back the early spring growth.
What do I need to wear: Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, a hat, and bring gloves. Closed toes shoes must be worn.
What do I need to bring: Only fluids to keep yourself hydrated along with your preferred insect repellent. The McKinney Parks Foundation will supply tools, a waiver, and the initial safety discussion at the start of the event.
For more information please contact: Rich Szecsy
Since the McKinney Parks Foundation is a registered Texas non-profit, all volunteer hours will be considered credible volunteer hours, and if you are in need of certifications for those hours, please bring your forms to the event.

Community Center Trail Cleanup
2018-07-07 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX, 75070, United States
What: Partner with the Parks (Project #2) Community Center Trail Cleanup
When: McKinney Parks Foundation
When: Saturday, July 7th, 8:00AM to 11:00AM
Where: McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
What are we doing: The natural trails surrounding the Community Center are in need of clean up and trimming. In partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, we will be cleaning and removing fallen trees, branches, as well as using loppers and shears to trim back the early spring growth.
What do I need to wear: Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, a hat, and bring gloves. Closed toes shoes must be worn.
What do I need to bring: Only fluids to keep yourself hydrated along with your preferred insect repellent. The McKinney Parks Foundation will supply tools, a waiver, and the initial safety discussion at the start of the event.
For more information please contact: Rich Szecsy
Since the McKinney Parks Foundation is a registered Texas non-profit, all volunteer hours will be considered credible volunteer hours, and if you are in need of certifications for those hours, please bring your forms to the event.

Community Center Trail Cleanup
2018-05-19 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX, 75070, United States
What: McKinney Parks Foundation Community Center Trail Cleanup
When: Saturday, May 19th, 8:00AM to 11:00AM
Where: McKinney Community Center, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070
What are we doing: The natural trails surrounding the Community Center are in need of clean up and trimming. In partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, we will be cleaning and removing fallen trees, branches, as well as using loppers and shears to trim back the early spring growth.
What do I need to wear: Please wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, a hat, and bring gloves. Closed toes shoes must be worn.
What do I need to bring: Only fluids to keep yourself hydrated along with your preferred insect repellent. The McKinney Parks Foundation will supply tools, a waiver, and the initial safety discussion at the start of the event.
For more information please contact: Rick Moreno
Since the McKinney Parks Foundation is a registered Texas non-profit, all volunteer hours will be considered credible volunteer hours, and if you are in need of certifications for those hours, please bring your forms to the event.

MPF Board Meeting
2018-04-23 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | TX
Monthly MPF Board Meeting. All are welcome.

It's My Park Day
2018-03-03 | TX
