2015 Year in Review

Learning how to transform yard clippings into fertile compost:
​November 14, 2015
At our recent Backyard Composting Class, experts from Fort Bend Master Gardeners showed 30 participants the basics of setting up a backyard composting system. Each participant received a FREE compost bin to take home!  

​​Thanks to H-E-B for their generous sponsorship of this event.

3rd Annual CitywideTrash-Off: Saturday November 7, 2015

Missouri City Green, in partnership with Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department hosted Missouri City's 3rd Annual Citywide Trash Off on Saturday November 7, 2015. 80 Volunteers collected 120 bags of litter from Missouri City parks in just 2 hours! Volunteers enjoyed lunch and an award ceremony following the trash collection where volunteer groups were recognized for their participation, efforts and the most unusual piece of trash collected!

Thanks to our generous 2015
​Trash-Off Sponsors!

Republic Services
Riverstone Shopping Center
CenterPoint Energy
Leonetti Graphics
Kroger (6200 Hwy 6, Missouri City)
Shipley's (1701 Texas Parkway)

Water Conservation Workshop: October 24, 2015

Fort Bend Master Gardeners presented a comprehensive program on the techniques home owners can adopt to conserve water including installing an efficient irrigation system, setting up a rainwater harvesting system and selecting plants with low water requirements.  Robert Upton from the City of Missouri City provided information on the current status of Missouri City's water source and plans for the future. Each registered participant received a rain barrel to install in their back yard.
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Family Fun Bug Night: October 9, 2015

Missouri City Green partnered with Missouri City Parks and Recreation Department and the Fort Bend Master Gardeners to provide an evening of creepy crawly fun for bug lovers of all ages on Friday October 9. 

Successful Storm Drain Marker Event: October 3, 2015

The Storm Drain Marker event, hosted by Missouri City Green on October 3, was a huge success thanks to our volunteers, both young and old, who came out as individuals, families and groups to help make a difference.

In 2 hours, 55 volunteers led by 12 Missouri City Green members installed 237 storm drain markers throughout Quail Valley. Great collaborative partnership event between the Missouri City Public Works Department, Missouri City Green and the community. Our combined efforts will help to keep the local storm drain system clean and safe!


It's our 5th Anniversary!

5 years ago, a small group of people gathered to launch Missouri City Green. They weren't sure where their dream would take them but today Missouri City Green is a 501(C)3 nonprofit and the City's Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate (Gold Star Status).  We've been greening Missouri City ever since!

2015 Certificate of Recognition from Major Allen Owen of Missouri City, Texas

Missouri City Green was recently honored by Mayor Owen and the City Council for "Their 2014 and 2015 contributions to increasing pride, responsibility and beautifying the city of Missouri City Texas". The Mayor also congratulated Missouri City Green on the prestigious awards MCG received at the recent Keep Texas Beautiful conference in Fort Worth, attended by affiliates from across the state:

2015 Keep Texas Beautiful,  Conference, Fort Worth

  • Gold Star Affiliate Status
  • Governors Community Achievement Award: 2nd Place in State (Category 8: pop. 65,001-90,000)
  • Ebby Halliday and Maurice Acers Business Award: 3rd Place in State.  Report on Ben E. Keith's Gold Rated LEED facility in Missouri City.

Worm Composting Workshop

60 people, including 12 children, attended Missouri City Green's first Worm Composting Workshop on May 9th.  Composting specialists from Fort Bend Master Gardeners taught participants how to set up and maintain a healthy worm bin.  Participants had fun creating their own bin full of wriggling worms to take home! This event was hosted by Missouri City Green with support from Missouri City Parks & Rec.

Thanks to our event sponsor H-E-B

Earth Day 2015: April 22, 2015

Members of Missouri City Green joined Missouri City Park & Recreation and the Brightwater Garden Club to celebrate Earth Day 2015 at Southminister School, Missouri City.  Students planted a Vitex and Montezuma Cypress tree, made chia pets out of recycled materials and learned which plants attract pollinators.

Tree Academy

Missouri City Green partnered with the City Forester, Paul Wierzbicki, to present a hands-on program, attended by 50 people on how to select trees suitable for Missouri City and surrounding areas, correct planting techniques, and guidance on tree care and maintenance.