Save the Date: Annual “Newcomer’s Guide to Gardening” Event is Jan. 25
The fourth annual “Newcomers Guide to Gardening in North Texas” event will be held Saturday, Jan. 25
Category: Environment
Annual Wildlife Habits Cause Increase in Coyote, Bobcat Activity
It’s now mating season for both coyotes and bobcats, so area residents may see an increase in sightings of the animals over the next few months, as they are part of the natural habitat of North Texas.
NCTCOG/Air North Texas Offers New Year’s Resolutions
The North Central Texas Council of Government’s (NCTCOG) Air North Texas division has some suggestions for environmentally friendly New Year’s resolutions that can help improve air quality.
Holiday Tree Cycling Continues
Still have a Christmas tree shedding unwanted pine needles on your floors or lying in the backyard?
Community Services Division works to preserve integrity and enhance vitality
The Community Services Division is responsible for preserving the integrity and advancing the vitality of Richardson through community-based problem solving, neighborhood-oriented services, public-private partnerships and the administration of fair and reasonable enforcement initiatives.
Resolve to Keep Leaves, Grass Out of Landfill; Choose BABIC Instead
Need ideas for a “green” New Year’s resolution? Make a positive environmental impact by starting the practice of placing leaves and grass clippings in compostable bags, which are picked up curbside for free by the City’s Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service.
State Farm Employees Help Beautify Spring Creek Nature Area
Nine employees from State Farm Insurance helped clean up Spring Creak Nature Area last week as well as a portion of Foxboro Park as part of the City’s Community & Corporate Environmental Cleanup Program.
City Recognized for Air Quality Efforts
The City of Richardson received a Bronze Award this week as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition’s Fleet Recognition Awards.
Time to “Tree Cycle”
The City is encouraging residents to “tree cycle” Christmas trees by turning them into mulch and compost through the City’s Tree Cycling program.
Holiday Box Recycling Fights Crime, Helps Environment
The City of Richardson Public Services Department and the Richardson Police Department have teamed up to help fight crime and recycle at the same time.
