In the fast-growing area of Northwest Frisco, a new kind of development is taking shape, one rooted in restoration rather than construction. At Monarch View Park, the Blackland Prairie Restoration Project is transforming manicured turf into a thriving native landscape, bringing back the wild beauty and biodiversity that once defined North Texas.
Over the past year, volunteers and conservation partners have planted more than 5,000 native plants across nearly 100 species, using compost, erosion control and locally sourced seeds to rebuild the soil’s health. Backed by a grant from H-E-B and the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists, the project unites science, stewardship and community spirit to reconnect Frisco with its natural roots.
Play Frisco Education and Outreach Supervisor Cory MacGillivray said the effort began around the Monarch art feature along the Monarch Flyway, where early plantings struggled against compacted soil, heavy rains and invasive species like Johnsongrass. In 2024, the Natural Resources team joined forces with BPTMN to stabilize the slope and replant using native species. The once-barren mound is now a thriving example of community-driven restoration…