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​​​​​​​​​​​​Coppell Service Center
​816 S. Coppell Road
​PO Box 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
​Phone: 972-462-5191
Fax: 972-462-5149​
​Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
kcb@coppelltx.gov​


 

Coppell Community Garden 

Dedicated volunteers cultivate a healthy community by growing and donating organic produce year-round to Metrocrest Social Services and The City of Coppell Community and Senior Center.  The Coppell Community Garden has donated over 165,000 pounds of fresh produce since 1998.  Coppell Community Garden volunteers maintain over 80 plots at two gardens, Helping Hands garden located at 255 Parkway Blvd, and Ground Delivery Garden located at 450 S. Denton Tap.​  Check coppellcommunitygarden.org for updates on classes, programs and events. 

Adopt-a-Plot 

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.  

​Composting Education​​ 

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 information

The 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.  More information on the Texas SmartScape Tour of Coppell 
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Keep Coppell Beautiful​

KCB engages individuals and businesses throughout the community to promote education and activities that encourage waste reduction, litter prevention, beautification, and environmental sustainability.  KCB has been Keep Texas Beautiful Gold Star Affiliate since 2006 and Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Affiliate since 2007.  


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 Grea​t American Cleanup. Volunteers are invited to participate in a litter cleanup, creek cleanup, Coppell Nature Park work or another beautification projects.

Volunteer Opportunities 

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.

Coppell Farmers Market 

​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, date​s 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!​ 


 



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