Guided Walk through Spring Creek Nature Area
Spring Creek Nature Area (meet at the archway near Renner Rd. and Routh Creek Pkwy. Intersection)Cost: $5 per person (children under age 18 are free with a registered parent)Registration Link: Click here Saturday, April 269-10 a.m. Join the...
Drug Take Back Tomorrow
Prevent unused/expired medications from contaminating our trash and water system by taking part in the Richardson Police Department’s (RPD) Drug Take Back Saturday, April 26, part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Richardson Replants Hosts Second Tree Giveaway
The City’s Richardson Replants program hosted its second tree giveaway of the spring season last Saturday at Mimosa Park. In total, 126 trees were given away. The third giveaway will be held next Friday afternoon at Terrace Park. The City is also planting trees at Terrace Park for Arbor Day.
City Council Updated on Environmental Partnership Initiatives
City staff gave an update at Monday’s City Council meeting regarding past and future environmental outreach activities and partnerships the City has undertaken regarding water conservation, planting/beautification and recycling.
New Habits to Start on Earth Day (April 22)
Just as New Year’s Day is a time to make New Year’s Resolutions, Earth Day can be the start of new environmentally friendly habits. Here are some ideas to choose from: Water Conservation Set your sprinkler to manual and water only when your landscape...
Next Richardson Replants Tree Giveaway is This Weekend
The City’s Richardson Replants program will host its second tree giveaway of the spring season tomorrow, Saturday, April 12 from 9-11 a.m. at Mimosa Park. The trees are available free on a first-come, first-served basis with proof of Richardson residency, one tree per...
Texas State Parks Event: Nature Journaling Workshop
Lake Tawakoni State Park, 10822 FM 2475, Wills PointCost: $5 per person aged 13 and olderSaturday, April 1210-11 a.m. Nature journaling can be a special way to preserve unique memories from your camping/hiking/outdoor adventures. Join a Ranger near the...
Consider Texas Superstar® Plants for your Landscape
If you’re planting new plants this spring, the Dallas County Master Gardener Association recommends considering Texas Superstar® perennials—i.e. plants that are beautiful yet come back year after year with little care and not much water. To receive the...
Outdoor Water Schedule Changed to Summer Conservation
Richardson began its annual summer water conservation plan this week to help reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation. The plan reduces the times for outdoor irrigation to evening, night and early morning hours on a limited number of days each week. Watering via...
Annual Chlorine Maintenance Concludes for 2025
The annual 28-day chlorine maintenance conducted by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, ended Monday, March 31. The safe treatment is both a water system maintenance function as well as a water conservation measure that helps...