Rainwater Harvesting Event
Join the North Texas Municipal Water District for a fun and informative workshop on rainwater harvesting. Discover how collecting rainwater can help conserve water, reduce runoff and keep your landscape healthy. NTMWD staff will demonstrate how to build...
Free Sprinkler Check-ups Available to Richardson Residents
The City of Richardson and the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) are offering a program that provides free residential sprinkler system evaluations. The service is part of conservation efforts to protect our future water supply through more efficient water...
How to Tell Black and Orange Butterflies Apart
If you have been in a garden lately, you may have noticed black and orange butterflies flying around. At this time of year, three species of black and orange butterflies frequent North Texas: Monarchs, Queens and Gulf Fritillaries. While they look similar at first glance, the Dallas County Master Gardeners has some tips on how to tell them apart.
Drug Take Back Day is Tomorrow
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24, and the Richardson Police Department is hosting a drive-through/drop-off Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Richardson Police Department Headquarters Parking Lot (200 N. Greenville Ave). The event keeps medications out of reach of pets and children and out of our water system.
Community Cleanup at Breckinridge Park Nets 20 Pounds of Trash
One Earth One Chance (OEOC), in collaboration with Sigma Alpha Epsilon members, Richardson community volunteers, Capgemini and SSB (Society for Sustainable Business), held a cleanup event at Breckinridge Park on Saturday, Oct. 17. The 18 volunteers collected 20 pounds of trash.
Shred Paper, Recycle Electronics at RCPAAA Event Tomorrow
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place at the Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over the last 10 events, the...
Republic Services Recycling Center Tour
Participants are invited to learn how Republic Services processes recyclables, why recycling guidelines changes and why reducing, reusing and recycling properly matters at a tour on Friday, Oct. 22. The tour is free, but registration is required. Date:...
October Garden Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for October. October is a great time to prepare gardens and landscapes for cooler weather. Consider planting fall...
Locations to Avoid When Planting Trees
October is a great time to plant trees and other ornamental landscaping, but homeowners should avoid planting trees in certain locations to prevent potential problems and ensure the health and safety of their properties. [graphic from October...
Save the Date: RCPAAA Electronics Recycling/Document Shredding is Oct. 17
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place at the Heights Church on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over the last 10 events, the RCPAAA has collected: ...