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Erwin Park Second Saturday Workday

Erwin Park Volunteer Workday

When: Every Second Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Erwin Park 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX 75071

What we will be doing: Erwin Park has ever-growing and changing needs along its mountain bike trails and skills course area. Helpful volunteers are needed to do heavy duty labor along the bike trails. Each Second Saturday is different pending the parks needs.

What to bring: Tools if you have them, bug spray, sunscreen, and water.
Power tools, should you bring any, should be battery operated for trail maintenance. Protective eyewear and headwear are recommended.
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, 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.

The McKinney Parks Foundation proudly supports Erwin Park MTB and the volunteer efforts at Erwin Park.

Please note this volunteer workday is best for experienced volunteers and volunteers over the age of 10.
Please note Erwin Park is a dog-friendly park.

You can stay connected with the park through Instagram, @erwinparkmtb

For updates on workdays specific needs, cancellations, and projects at Erwin Park, please contact Erwin Park MTB at ErwinParkMTB@gmail.com 

Historic Interurban Railway Trail Workday

VP Greg Smith in front of the landmark of the Historic Interurban Railway

Historic Interurban Railway Trail Workday

Where: The easement between businesses and McKinney Greens Park, divided by Wilson Creek. This is along Eldorado Parkway near McDonald Street. Go to this address and pull into the backlot for parking: 301 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069

Look for our tent for sign in!

When: Saturday, January 11th, 2024, 8 AM – 11 AM

What we will be doing: The Historic Interurban Railway (HIR) has slowly been uncovered throughout McKinney by the efforts of the McKinney Parks Foundation and McKinney Parks and Recreation. The ultimate goal is to make historic landmarks of the HIR accessible to the public along McKinney trail systems. Tools available will include weed whackers, backpack blowers, loppers, shovels, grabbers, 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 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, 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.

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 McKinney Parks Foundation to have your volunteer forms signed at the event.

Please RSVP to let us know you’ll be there.

Erwin Park MTB Second Saturday Workday

Erwin Park MTB Second Saturday Workday
Saturday, November 9th, 2024 – 8 AM Start
Erwin Park, 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX 75071
November’s Need Include:
    • Continued construction of Skills Area return hub (block wall)
    • Continued clean-up of loose rocks, trash, and debris in the skills area
    • Leaf blowing on trails
    • Additional block required
    • Need to dispose of pallets from block delivery

Shawn Feiock, Trail Steward, leads monthly Second Saturday Workdays. Check out Erwin Park MTB on Instagram for real-time updates.

Email Shawn at erwinparkmtb@gmail.com

Gray Branch Parkland Volunteer Workday

Where: Gray Branch Parkland, Gray Branch Rd, McKinney, TX 75071

When: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 9am – 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 to let us know you’ll be there.

Erwin Park Volunteer Workday

DORBA & MPF Workday at Erwin Park, September 14th 2024

Erwin Park Volunteer Workday

When: Saturday, September 14th, 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to sign a waiver and meet the group. Individuals needing to earn service hours can have their records signed by a board member at the conclusion of the event.

This event is in association with Erwin Park MTB and DORBA.

Where: Erwin Park 4300 Co Rd 1006, McKinney, TX 75071

What we will be doing: This workday will consist of tree-care from 2024’s ‘Shade the Trail’ Event, maintenance around park benches, litter removal, and removal of fallen debris on trails. Activities include weed removal, cutting tree limbs, cleaning surfaces, picking up trash, and mulching. Tools available will include weed whackers, backpack blowers, loppers, shovels, grabbers, etc. To use power tools, you’ll have to complete MPF Safety Orientation.

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.

      • Water, sunscreen, bug spray, work gloves.
      • Rakes/shovels/hoes (supplied by MPF and Erwin Park MTB, tool donations gladly accepted)
      • Power tools, battery operated, for trail maintenance. Protective eyewear.

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, 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.

The McKinney Parks Foundation has partnered with Erwin Park MTB for this Volunteer Workday and is proud to aid in the assistance of Erwin Parks growing needs.

Parking is across from the Skills Course area and will be marked with signage the day of the event.

Please note this volunteer workday is best for experienced volunteers and volunteers over the age of 10.

Please note Erwin Park is a dog friendly park.

RSVP so we know you’ll be there.

McKinney Greens Volunteer Workday

McKinney Greens Volunteer Workday

Where: McKinney Greens Park, 798 Stewart Rd McKinney, TX 75069 United States

When: August 17th, 2024, 8 – 11 AM

What we will be doing: We will be performing tree care by checking in on the trees planted during the Restore the Canopy Tree Planting Event in 2021. Trees may need to be pushed upright, tall grass areas trimmed, litter picked up, etc. We will also be clearing riparian areas of tall reeds and other aggressive under-story which is not conducive to a healthy creekside.

There are also remnants of the Interurban Railway that once used to connect the City of McKinney to surrounding towns. We will be checking in on these & preforming any sort of maintenance needed to help these historical landmarks be visible and clean. Please read about the Interurban Railway by clicking here.

Parking is available on Stewart Road on the right in front of the entrance. The Stewart Rd. entrance can be accessed by turning off of Highway 5 (north of 121, south of Eldorado).

What to bring: bring a signed waiver, click here to fill out and print. Participants under age 18 need to have a guardian or parent sign the form. You will also need to have your own work gloves for this activity. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water. If you bring your own tools, including trowels or shovels, please have them marked with your name and contact information. Please see our Safety Guidelines for more information.

What 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, shorts, or other thin material which is not protective on your body.

NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS are on site, please use the QT gas station on HWY 5

Please arrive about 10 minutes early for a safety orientation, waiver sign in, and team assignments.

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 event.

Parking Map Below, note parking is marked by the green box. It is on the right-hand side of the road adjacent to the park. Look for our tent to sign in, near parking.

Gray Branch Volunteer Workday

Gray Branch Parkland Volunteer Workday

Where: Gray Branch Parkland, Gray Branch Rd, McKinney, TX 75071

When: Saturday, July 20th 2024, 8-11 AM

What we will be doing: We’ll be clearing the trail, 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, 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, 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 are 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 to let us know you’ll be there.

Towne Lake Nature Trail Workday

Towne Lake Nature Trail Workday

When: Saturday, June 15th, 2024, 8 AM – 11 AM

Where: Towne Lake Nature Trail, 2001 S Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070, The trail is to the East of the McKinney Recreation Center’s parking lot. Parking and restrooms are available at the Recreation Center at Towne Lake.

Look for our tent for sign in!

What we will be doing: Using trimmers to clear the trail of overgrowth, track pickup, clean the picnic areas, remove fallen debris on the trail. Tools available will include weed whackers, backpack blowers, loppers, shovels, etc. This park experiences graffiti often, if you’re interested in helping clean graffiti, please bring tools like a bucket, water, cleaning gloves, soap, rags, scrubbing brushes / graffiti cleaning kit.

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, 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.

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 McKinney Parks Foundation to have your volunteer forms signed at the event.

Please RSVP to let us know you’ll be there.