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Missouri City Green Updates
Backyard Compost Workshop
Saturday September 19, 2026
9:00-11:00 am (check-in begins @ 8:30 am)
Missouri City Recreation and Tennis Center,
2701 Cypress Point Drive
Missouri City, TX 77459
Missouri City Green Shredding Event a Success!
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On May 2, 2026, Missouri City Green hosted a Secure Paper Shredding Event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents while promoting recycling and waste reduction.
A total of 285 vehicles participated, and approximately 12,020 pounds of paper were securely shredded and recycled. Environmental benefits from the recycling effort included:
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Missouri City Green Educates Residents at
Monarch Butterfly & Pollinator Class
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On April 21, 2026, Missouri City Green hosted a Monarch Butterfly Workshop focused on monarch conservation and pollinator-friendly gardening.
The class was presented by Mary Parkhouse with the Fort Bend Master Gardeners and provided educational information about the monarch butterfly lifecycle, migration, native milkweed, and ways residents can create pollinator habitats at home. A total of 36 participants attended the workshop. Attendees also received native pollinator plants and milkweed plants to help support monarch butterflies and other pollinators in the community. Missouri City Green thanks everyone who attended and helped support pollinator education and habitat conservation efforts in Missouri City. |
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Missouri City Green Participates in
Girl Scout Earth Day Event
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On April 19, 2026, Missouri City Green participated in the Girl Scout Earth Day event by hosting an educational environmental booth for local scouts and families.
Approximately 70 Girl Scouts participated in the activities, which focused on composting, recycling, and environmental stewardship. Participants learned about vermiculture through a hands-on worm composting activity and had the opportunity to interact with live composting worms. Missouri City Green also distributed Take Care of Texas coloring books and stickers to help encourage environmental awareness and sustainable habits among youth. Missouri City Green appreciates the opportunity to support environmental education and inspire the next generation of community environmental leaders. |
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Missouri City Green Hosts Successful 2026
Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off
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On April 11, 2026, Missouri City Green hosted its annual Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off community cleanup event, bringing together volunteers from across the community to help keep Missouri City clean and beautiful.
Approximately 180 volunteers participated at nine cleanup locations throughout the city, including parks, trails, neighborhoods, and public spaces. Volunteers collected an estimated 1,380 pounds of litter and contributed a total of 294 volunteer hours for the event. Missouri City Green appreciates the support of all volunteers, sponsors, Adopt-A-Spot groups, and community partners who helped make the event a success. Their efforts continue to make a positive impact on the environment and the Missouri City community. |
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Edible Earth Fest Draws Hundreds to
Celebrate Sustainability in Missouri City
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Missouri City Green’s Edible Earth Fest 2026 brought together families, volunteers, and community partners for a vibrant morning of environmental education and hands-on activities at Oyster Creek Trail on March 14, 2026. With 743 attendees—including 229 children—the event showcased the community’s growing commitment to sustainability and outdoor learning.
Guests explored a wide variety of interactive booths and activities designed for all ages. Children enjoyed planting rosemary, creating chia seed necklaces, and participating in creative fruit-themed science and art stations, including apple bowling, lemon reactions, and orange stamping. The popular YMCA Kids Zone and live raptor demonstrations from the Houston SPCA Wildlife Center added to the excitement. |
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A highlight of the event was the distribution of 450 native and edible plants provided by Missouri City Parks and Recreation along with 75 trees provided by Fort Bend Master Gardeners. Attendees also learned about composting, water conservation, recycling, and beneficial insects, with opportunities to take home lady beetles and composting materials.
The event was supported by 88 volunteers and included partnerships with organizations such as the Fort Bend Master Gardeners, Fort Bend Master Naturalists, Missouri City Parks & Recreation, Fort Bend YMCA, Bartlett Trees and Nature’s Way Resources.
“Edible Earth Fest continues to grow as a community event that inspires residents to take small, meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future,” said organizers.
Missouri City Green extends its gratitude to all volunteers, partners, and attendees who helped make the event a success and continues to build a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful community.
The event was supported by 88 volunteers and included partnerships with organizations such as the Fort Bend Master Gardeners, Fort Bend Master Naturalists, Missouri City Parks & Recreation, Fort Bend YMCA, Bartlett Trees and Nature’s Way Resources.
“Edible Earth Fest continues to grow as a community event that inspires residents to take small, meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future,” said organizers.
Missouri City Green extends its gratitude to all volunteers, partners, and attendees who helped make the event a success and continues to build a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful community.
Recycling Right in the New Year
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Missouri City Green kicked off the new year with an educational presentation, “Recycling Right in the New Year,”designed to help residents better understand how to recycle correctly. The program focused on common recycling mistakes, how contamination affects the recycling process, and simple steps households can take to improve their recycling habits.
Participants learned which materials belong in the recycling bin, why items should be clean and dry, and why plastic bags and food waste should never be included. The presentation also highlighted how proper recycling conserves natural resources, reduces landfill waste, and supports a more sustainable community. Through educational programs like this, Missouri City Green continues its mission to inspire residents to take small, practical actions that help keep Missouri City clean, green, and beautiful. |
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Youth in Philanthropy Volunteers
Bring Community Park to Life with Trees
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On February 1, 2026, Missouri City Green welcomed sixteen student volunteers from the Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program for a day of hands-on environmental service at Community Park. These enthusiastic young leaders made a meaningful impact by planting 116 trees, spreading 20 yards of gravel near the playground, and crafting wildflower seed balls to seed more than ¼ acre along the Mustang Bayou shoreline.
Their efforts enhanced the natural beauty of Community Park while helping create healthier habitats for local wildlife and pollinators. This project was made possible through the generous support of CenterPoint Energy and the continued partnership with the Missouri City Parks and Recreation Department. Missouri City Green is incredibly grateful to the YIP volunteers for their energy, hard work, and commitment to environmental stewardship. |
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Missouri City Green’s 2026 Electronics Recycling Event
Diverts 19,200 Pounds from Landfills
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Missouri City Green’s Electronics Recycling Event, held on Saturday January 24,206 was a great success. Despite cold and wet weather, dedicated residents braved the chilly, rainy morning to responsibly recycle their unwanted electronics. With the support of volunteers, the Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department, and GFL Environmental, the event diverted 19,200 pounds of electronic waste from local landfills.
Approximately 285 residents participated, responsibly recycling outdated, broken, or unused electronics. Items collected at the event will be refurbished for reuse or responsibly dismantled so valuable materials can be recovered and returned to the manufacturing cycle. Missouri City Green extends a sincere thank you to everyone who participated and to those who made donations to support future community cleanup and environmental initiatives. Community support like this helps keep Missouri City clean, green, and beautiful. |
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GFL Trash & Recycling Services Update
Starting January 1, 2026, GFL enhanced residential waste services in Missouri City. Bi-weekly trash service will now include:
If you have questions regarding your waste pickup, please contact GFL Environmental Missouri City Customer Service:
📞 281-403-5800 | 📧 [email protected]
- Trash pickup: Twice per week
- Recycling: Weekly
- Bulk waste: Weekly
- Yard waste: Weekly
If you have questions regarding your waste pickup, please contact GFL Environmental Missouri City Customer Service:
📞 281-403-5800 | 📧 [email protected]
Try Out the New GFL App for your Waste Collection!
Storm Drain Marker Project Helps Keep Missouri City Waterways Clean
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Missouri City Green held a successful Storm Drain Marker Event on October 11, 2025, at Colony Lakes. With the help of 37 volunteers, including Missouri City Green members, Missouri City Youth Commission students, and community participants, a total of 181 storm drain markers were installed across several neighborhoods — Parkside at Riverstone, The Reserve at Riverstone, The Terrace at Riverstone, Waters Edge at Colony Lakes, and Colony Lakes.
These markers serve as an important reminder that “Drains to Waterways” — helping to reduce pollution and protect local bayous and waterways. A special thank-you goes to the City of Missouri City’s CIP Project Manager, Vincent Silva, for providing supplies and maps, and to our dedicated volunteers for donating their time and energy to keep our city clean and green. Together, we’re making a visible impact — one storm drain at a time! |
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Missouri City Green Hosts Successful
Backyard Gardening Workshop
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Missouri City Green hosted a successful Backyard Gardening Workshop – Cool Season Vegetables and Herbs on Saturday, September 27, drawing 63 participants eager to prepare their fall gardens.
Guest speaker Lauren Martin, a Fort Bend County Master Gardener, delivered an engaging presentation on vegetables and herbs that thrive in cooler weather. Participants left with practical tips, fresh ideas, and plenty of inspiration for a productive season. To kick-start their gardens, Missouri City Green gave away 70 vegetable and herb plants. Attendees also enjoyed a raffle for three $25 gift cards generously donated by Nature’s Way Resources—thank you to Nature’s Way for supporting this program. Events like this highlight Missouri City Green’s mission to inspire a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful community through education, action, and sustainability. We are grateful to our volunteers, partners, and participants who helped make this workshop a success! Click here for resources from the class! |
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Missouri City Green Advocates for a Plastic Free July
This past July, Missouri City Green joined a global movement by encouraging residents to take part in Plastic Free July—a campaign aimed at reducing single-use plastics and promoting more sustainable lifestyle choices.
Throughout the month, Missouri City Green shared practical tips, resources, and encouragement to help residents make small, meaningful changes that add up to a big impact. From our parks and bayous to neighborhood backyards, reducing plastic waste helps protect the local environment and keeps our community clean and healthy.
Community members were invited to try simple swaps such as:
🌱 Say no to plastic bags – Bring your own reusable bags when shopping.
🥤 Ditch disposable bottles – Switch to a refillable water bottle.
🍽️ Skip the plastic cutlery – Carry your own set of utensils when eating on the go.
🧼 Choose sustainable packaging – Buy in bulk and look for items in glass, paper, or compostable containers.
🚮 Pick up litter – Every piece picked up helps keep plastic from entering our waterways.
By participating, our community joined millions of people worldwide who are proving that together, small changes can create big results.
Missouri City Green thanks everyone who embraced the challenge and took steps—large or small—toward a plastic-free future. With your help, we continue to build a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful Missouri City.
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