Environmental

If your holiday décor includes live poinsettias, their beauty doesn’t have to end when the holidays are over. Though poinsettias are tropical and relatively delicate, they are a perennial and can keep coming back each holiday by following this advice from the experts...

655 Martin Ln., Combine$10 per person (Ticket link: Click here. No additional charge for admission)Saturday, Dec. 77:30-9:30 a.m.  Head southeast about 40 minutes from Richardson for an early morning walk at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, located in...

Holiday shoppers in The CORE District should be aware of a tree replacement project taking place on Main Street in front of the Police Department. The project will replace trees damaged during the severe weather event on May 28, as well as those damaged in a recent...

1260 Columbia Dr.Cost: FreeNow through Dec. 5Open 24 hours   Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain–instead, bring it to the...

Did you know that Richardson recycles many packaging/serving components of a Thanksgiving meal? As long as the items are empty, clean and dry, Richardson residents may recycle:  Aluminum, steel and tin (such as aluminum cooking trays, soda cans and cans that once...

If you haven’t already done so, this weekend is a good time to get your yard and garden ready for winter—the average date range for the first freeze in Dallas County is Nov. 21-30. The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc., a division of Texas A&M...

If you’re planning to buy a natural Christmas tree from a local tree lot or cut-your-own farm, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has helpful information online regarding the differences between types of trees, how to care for a natural tree after you bring it home, and...

1260 Columbia Dr.Cost: FreeNov. 18-Dec. 5Open 24 hours   Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain–instead, bring it to the City’s...

Close to 30 people enjoyed getting to know Richardson’s recycling facility (Republic Services in Plano) today as part of a free event sponsored by the City of Richardson to celebrate America Recycles Day. Attendees learned about recycling and its benefits, how to be a...