The Coppell Community Garden provides an orientation, tools, and a guide to help volunteer gardeners grow organic produce for donation. In adopting a plot, gardeners meet others with like interests, relieve stress through gardening, and become more connected with the community.
Seminars, classes, hands-on workshops, and demonstration sites at the Coppell Community Garden trains Master Composters, teachers, students,
and the public on recycling yard trimmings through composting. Shepherd Compost bins are available to Coppell residents for $50. Proof of residency required. Email kcb@coppelltx.gov for more informationThe City of Coppell recognizes homeowners that have implemented Texas SmartScape water conservation techniques in their home landscape through the Texas SmartScape Tour of Coppell each fall. Coppell Community Garden volunteers maintain two native demonstration gardens, educate the public on the benefits of the use of rain barrels, native and adaptive plants, mulch, compost, and irrigation practices that conserve water.
EcoCoppell Earthfest
This celebration raises awareness of ways residents can lead more environmentally sustainable lifestyles and the importance of maintenance and healthy environment for future generations. This event features hands-on environmental demonstrations, environmental education booths, eco-friendly vendors, kid's crafts/entertainment, live music in the amphitheater, organic plant sale and more. Additionally, the Clean-up/Fix-up offers residents opportunity to securely shred household documents, dispose of their large trash items, and donate their usable household goods and clothing.
Clean Coppell
Coppell residents, businesses, religious organizations, scouts, and families come together for this two-week annual cleanup held each spring in conjunction with Keep Texas Beautiful and TxDOT's Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off and Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup. Volunteers are invited to participate in a litter cleanup, creek cleanup, Coppell Nature Park work or another beautification projects.
Involves individuals, schools, and organizations in activities and projects that make a difference in the community. Over 6,000 volunteers contribute almost 14,000 hours of service annually through the Coppell Community Garden, Coppell Farmers Market, Keep Coppell Beautiful, wildflower planting, beautification, Coppell Nature Park maintenance, and providing quality educational programming. Email
jferguson@coppelltx.gov to get involved.
A community farmers market with a friendly atmosphere located in the heart of Old Town Coppell. Over 2,000 customers come to the Coppell Farmers Market on any given Saturday to find local, healthy food, develop relationships with the farmers and ranchers, meet up with friends and neighbors, and be a part of the local food movement. Find seasonal fruits and vegetables grown locally by vetted farmers, many organics, fresh eggs, farmstead cheeses, artisan breads, pies and cookies, honey, herbs, fresh pasta, salsas and sauces, Texas olive oil, pecans, hand-made soaps, doggie treats. Also find grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork, free range chicken, seafood from Gulf of Mexico, and wild-caught Alaskan salmon.
Check
coppellfarmersmarket.org for weekly updates including what’s fresh, dates of upcoming events, recipes, and to learn about our vendors. Bring the kids to play in the water feature and farmers market themed playground. Open Saturdays 8am - noon. Located at 768 W. Main Street, Coppell, TX, 75019. A great place to meet up every Saturday!
