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Frisco Environmental Services
Environmental Education, Service, and Outreach
The City of Frisco's Environmental Services offers many opportunities for community service, volunteer programs, and educational programs and classes.
Currently, our department primarily utilizes My Impact (this platform) for our Teens4Green program, which welcomes teens age 14-18 years old. Teens4Green is an award-winning, student-run club, which strives to improve environmental sustainability. This club actively conducts team projects and promotes environmental awareness in Frisco. We provide city staff to supervise Teen4Green service projects.
For information about our community clean ups, open to all individuals, please visit Community Cleanups | Frisco, TX - Official Website.
For more information, contact Hannah Valentine, Education and Outreach Coordinator, at 972-292-6516 or email her at hvalentine@friscotexas.gov.
Volunteer Opportunities
Teens4Green: Year-Round
Teens4Green is a program that encourages Frisco teenagers to volunteer in their communities and strive for environmental sustainability. Members are deeply concerned about the health and social impacts caused by non-eco-friendly practices. We welcome all teens age 14-18.
Becoming a Member of Teens4Green
Submit a volunteer application for Environmental Services. All volunteers must be registered in My Impact, be 14-18 years old, and either residents of Frisco or attend a school in Frisco. Volunteers 17 years or older will be required to complete a background check. Once approved, you will be able to sign up for service projects.
Adopt-a-Street: Year-Round
As a part of Keep Frisco Beautiful, Adopt-A-Street is a wonderful opportunity to teach others about citizenship, improve your community, and have a great time! The Adopt-a-Street program provides teams of all kinds: families, clubs, co-workers, and civic organizations, the opportunity to help beautify their community by volunteering to collect litter alongside Frisco streets. Volunteering for liter pick-up builds community and group pride, visibly improves your local environment, and saves taxpayer money!
To learn more and apply, please visit Adopt-a-Street | Frisco, TX - Official Website.
Natural Resources
The mission of the City of Frisco Natural Resources Division is to enhance the quality of life for current and future residents through responsible management of natural resources. Our goal is to create a community where residents can "play naturally" in our beautiful green spaces and learn about Frisco’s natural areas through educational experiences.
We hope you will join us in becoming an environmental steward in the City of Frisco! Check out some of our volunteer opportunities below and submit an application today. If you would like to set up a private volunteer activity for a group or organization, or for general volunteer questions, please contact Cory MacGillivray, Education and Outreach Supervisor, at 972-292-6540 or email him at cmacgillivray@friscotexas.gov.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Harvest Community Garden
Frisco Commons Park
8000 McKinney Road
The Harvest at Frisco Commons is a communal space managed by the City of Frisco that offers raised garden boxes for annual rental, as well as public education space for Frisco residents and volunteers. Gardeners may grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers in their leased space.
You can help us grow!
Donate your time and/or resources to help our community garden flourish. Here are some ways to help:
Donate gardening supplies. Contact the Natural Resources Division if you have healthy plants, seeds, garden tools or other items that you would like to donate.
Participate in a Volunteer Workday. Whether you are a student seeking volunteer hours or you simply enjoy gardening, help is always needed.
Organize a Special Service Project. Looking for a fun team-building activity? Perfect for teams, civic organizations and corporate groups, volunteering together is an impactful way to bring people together. To learn more about current garden needs, e-mail the Natural Resources Division.
To be notified of future workdays or to organize a special service project, submit an application.
Junior Ranger Trailblazer Days - Special Event
Play Frisco's Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Division have teamed up to host the Frisco Junior Ranger Trailblazer Days. The Junior Ranger program is designed for children 5-10 years old, but people of all ages are welcome to participate!
Come join Ranger Rufus and the Natural Resources Education Team and help families with different crafts and activities. Apply to be a volunteer and receive notifications of future event signups.
Buffalo Stomp - Wildflower Seed Planting - Special Event
Saturday, November 2
Frisco Commons Park - North Meadow
8000 McKinney Road
Buffalo Stomp is an annual celebration of Frisco's prairies hosted by the City of Frisco and the Frisco Garden Club at Frisco Commons Park. Participants help seed the prairie with native wildflower and grass species. The goal of this event is to encourage community support of Blackland Prairie restoration efforts in Frisco. This event is held in conjunction with ArborFest. We need your help in setting up our seed ball tables and distributing seed balls to participants. Volunteer signups are posted in October.
Workday Wednesday - Summer Only
Help us keep Frisco litter-free by volunteering to pick up trash at our parks and trails throughout the summer. We'll provide all the clean-up supplies. Together, let's make a positive impact and create a safer and cleaner environment for everyone to enjoy! We welcome volunteers of all ages, however, if you are 14 years old or older, you must submit an application. Minors need a supervising adult and those under 14 must fill out a waiver on-site.
Rain Barrel Distribution - Spring
The City of Frisco partners with Rain Water Solutions, Inc. to offer Ivy rain barrels at a discounted price to citizens. We need your help with traffic control as well as loading/unloading rain barrels into vehicles. This event takes place in the spring. Feel free to submit an application now and you will be notified when signups are posted.