Our Work

🌿 Our Growing Impact

Thanks to our volunteers and community partners, we’re transforming Pflugerville — one tree, one flower, and one clean-up at a time. Here’s what we’ve accomplished together so far:

625

Trees Planted

30

Pounds of Native Seeds Spread

194

Bags of Trash Collected

The Pflugerville Parks Foundation is dedicated to actively advancing our mission to promote, protect, and enhance the parks system of the City of Pflugerville through strategic initiatives in education, resource development, community partnerships, and hands-on projects. Established in 2023 by impassioned citizens committed to expanding green spaces and preserving natural areas throughout Pflugerville, our foundation is driven by a vision of creating a more sustainable and vibrant community for all.

Key Initiatives

• Green Spaces Advocacy: We advocate for the development and expansion of green spaces within Pflugerville, ensuring that residents have access to recreational areas and natural environments that enhance their quality of life. We are also committed to ensuring that these green spaces are equitably accessible to everyone, making them welcoming and inclusive for all community members.
• Accessible Parks Enhancement: We strive to make local parks accessible to all members of the community, with a particular focus on those with disabilities and non-English speakers. By working to remove physical and language barriers, we aim to create spaces where everyone can enjoy the benefits of nature and recreation.
• Tree Planting Initiatives: Recognizing the environmental and aesthetic benefits of trees, we spearhead tree planting projects across Pflugerville. By strategically planting trees, we aim to improve air quality, provide shade, and create habitats for local wildlife.
• Natural Areas Preservation: We work to preserve and protect natural areas within Pflugerville by leading hands-on projects that support local biodiversity and ecological balance. Through volunteer efforts such as native plantings, invasive species removal, and habitat restoration, we help maintain and enhance the city’s natural spaces for future generations to enjoy.
• Education and Awareness: We educate the community about the importance of parks and green spaces through outreach programs, workshops, and informational campaigns. By fostering awareness, we encourage residents to actively participate in the stewardship of their local parks and natural areas.
• Community Partnerships: We cultivate partnerships with businesses, organizations, and community members who share our commitment to enhancing Pflugerville’s parks system. Through these collaborations, we leverage resources and expertise to maximize our impact and achieve shared conservation goals.

Upcoming Projects 

Pflugerville Heritage Park Pfood Pforest (H3P) Work Day – Sept 6 @ 8AM

Join the Pflugerville Parks Foundation, the City Pforester, and the Citizen Pforester group for a hands-on morning of mulching in the Pflugerville Heritage Park Pfood Pforest (H3P) on Saturday, September 6, from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Come for the whole time or drop in whenever you can!

This is a family-friendly event, and we’ll provide rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and all the mulch you can handle. Want to bring your own gear? Feel free to bring your own tools to help get the job done. Mulching can get a bit messy, so dress accordingly.

Where: Pflugerville Pfood Pforest at Heritage Park – meet at the Green Red Barn (the big red one)
When: Saturday, September 6 @ 8:00 AM
What’s Provided: Rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and mulch
Who: Families, friends, kids — all are welcome!
What to Bring: Water, sun protection, sturdy shoes, and optional personal tools

Let’s work together to keep the Food Forest thriving — hope to see you there!

Tree Planting Event – Nov. 15

Details to come!

Past Projects 

Lake Pflugerville Trash Clean-Up – Aug. 2025

PfPF partnered with the city and local volunteers to help clean up Lake Pflugerville. Our team helped remove more than 84 bags of trash from the lake and along the bank.

FREE 6.0 Pfun Run – Celebrate Pflugerville’s 60th Anniversary!- June 2025

We helped celebrate Pflugerville’s 60th Anniversary with a totally FREE event — the 6.0 Pfun Run!

Lake Pflugerville Trash Clean-Up- May 2025

PfPF partnered with the city and local volunteers to help clean up Lake Pflugerville. Our team helped remove more than 65 bags of trash from the lake and along the bank.

Planting native tree seedlings and scattering native grass and wildflower seeds- April 2025

PfPF partnered with the city’s Urban Pforester and the Citizen Pforester group to plant 600 native tree saplings and scatter 30+ pounds of native grass and wildflower seeds. We also picked up 10 bags of trash!

Invasive Species Removal- Feb. 2025

PfPF partnered with the city’s Urban Pforester and the Citizen Pforester group for an invasive species removal along Gilleland Creek. We also planted several dozen trees!

Lake Pflugerville Trash Clean-up- Jan. 2025

PfPF partnered with the city and local volunteers to help clean up Lake Pflugerville. Our team helped remove 35 bags of trash from the lake and along the bank.

2024 Deutschen Pfest

The Pflugerville Parks Foundation kicked off its mission to support and enhance local parks with a successful debut event in partnership with Prost Brewhouse at Deutschen Pfest. This special collaboration marked our introduction to the Pflugerville community and served as our first fundraiser. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet so many passionate residents, share our vision, and raise funds to support the preservation and improvement of our beautiful parks. We’re excited to continue working together with the community to create spaces that everyone can enjoy for years to come!

2024 Arbor Day

The Pflugerville Parks Foundation was proud to partner with the City of Pflugerville for Arbor Day to help support and enhance our local green spaces. Together, we spread seeds in unmowed parkland to encourage the growth of native plants, fostering a healthier, more sustainable environment. We also joined forces with the Pflugerville Citizen Pforesters to plant trees, contributing to the long-term vitality of our community’s parks. It was a rewarding day of hands-on conservation, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to improve Pflugerville’s natural beauty!