NATURAL RESOURCES

NATURE PROGRAMS

Throughout the year, the Natural Resources Division offers a variety of programs and events for Frisco families. From trail walks to gardening workshops, we’ve got something for you! View upcoming programs at PlayFrisco.org/ NaturePrograms.

FRISCO JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM

Explore Frisco's natural areas and become a Junior Ranger! Children ages 5 and up can have fun in nature and learn valuable lessons about preserving and caring for our natural resources. They can participate by completing a free activity book and returning it for an official Junior Ranger Badge.

Download the FREE Jr. Ranger Handbook at PlayFrisco.org/JuniorRanger or pick up a printed booklet at our Parks and Recreation Office at 6726 Walnut Street.

THE HARVEST

The Harvest at Frisco Commons is a community garden 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. Visit PlayFrisco.org/TheHarvest to lease a garden box and learn more about the community garden!

CITIZEN SCIENCE

Using the iNaturalist app, you can record scientific observations of plants and animals found in Frisco’s natural areas, green spaces, and even your own backyard! Once verified by experts, these observations become part of a worldwide database! Visit iNaturalist.org to learn more.

GO FISH!

Frisco has nine great fishing ponds to cast a line! Reel some fish in at one of our stocked ponds like Frisco Commons or Northeast Community Park, or try your luck at one of our natural ponds such as Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt or 1135 Wildlife Preserve. Remember: anglers 17 and older must have a fishing license to fish in our public ponds. PlayFrisco.org/Fishing

PRESERVATION & CONSERVATION

On May 12, 2022, biologists from Texas Parks & Wildlife conducted a survey of two of our stocked fishing areas: Vial Lake at Warren Sports Complex (pictured above), and the pond at the Frisco Athletic Center. The survey found that both ponds had healthy populations of largemouth bass. We're encouraged by the report's findings and we plan to conduct more fish surveys in the future!

The Natural Resources Division is committed to maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems and providing quality fishing opportunities for Frisco residents and visitors!

Find a Frisco trail or green space near you! PlayFrisco.org/Parks

Spend some time in nature! Here are some of the best spots to explore nature and natural spaces in Frisco.

Beaver’s Bend Park 5011 Legacy Drive Frisco Commons Park 8000 McKinney Road Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt 3925 Bear Creek Lane Limestone Quarry Park / Taychas Trail 6300 Maltby Drive J.C. Grant Park / Caddo Trail 8220 Wade Boulevard Northwest Community Park 1525 Gloryview Road Freedom Meadow at Warren Sports Complex 7599 Eldorado Parkway

Spending time in nature is good for you!

Hiking in a green space promotes: • Less anxiety and stress • Relaxation and mindfulness • Boosted feelings of well-being • Improved mood and attention • Connections with nature

Water Wise

SAVE WATER AND MONEY!

Watering is permitted one day per week, if necessary, on your recycling/trash service day. Plant Texas Natives - They’re Texas Tough for our hot climate, and require less water. Call to Schedule a FREE sprinkler system checkup with a city licensed irrigator. Subscribe to the WaterWise newsletter for weekly watering advisories. FriscoTexas.gov/Water

Environmental Services

F.O.G. (FATS, OIL, AND GREASE)

When you pour fats, oils, and grease (FOG) down the drain, they cool and solidify somewhere between the sink and the street. This creates harmful buildup that can cause expensive repairs. Bring cooking oil and grease to 6616 Walnut Street for special recycling during regular open hours and deposit it in the designated oil recycling container.

YARD WASTE

Frisco’s residential yard waste is recycled into compost. Decorative pumpkins, gourds, and squash can be placed inside compostable paper lawn waste bags along with grass and leaves. Hay bales (no wires attached) may also be set out next to yard waste bags/bundles. Please note, there is a 10 bag and/or bundle limit each week, per home for yard waste.

HHW (HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE)

Help keep landfills, truck drivers, workers, and our neighborhoods safe. Do not put any paints, lawn or household chemicals, batteries, or lightbulbs in recycling or trash carts. If you have leftover household hazardous waste (HHW) bring it to the Environmental Collection Center (6616 Walnut Street) Wednesdays 2pm –5pm, Saturdays 8am-1pm, or reserve a drop off time with Fast Lane Fridays.

Fast LaneFridays

Scan the QR code and reserve a time slot to avoid the wait!