Richardson Replants Tree Giveaway Next Weekend
Public Safety Expo, Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd.Cost: Free (one tree per household; proof of Richardson residency required)Saturday, Sept. 2110 a.m.-noon (or while supplies last) Pick up a free tree as part of the City’s “Richardson Replants” program,...
Regional Composting Facility to Offer Customer Appreciation Sale
Texas Pure, the regional composting/mulching facility that partners with the City of Richardson and four other area cities, has announced a customer appreciation sale that began this week and will run through Sept. 30. All bagged and bulk products are 25 percent off...
Community and Corporate Cleanups Available for Group Volunteering
Looking for an outdoor group activity for your family or friends, now that it’s finally feeling like fall? Consider picking up trash and recyclables in one of Richardson’s many parks and green spaces (and along the creeks that run through them) as part of the Health...
City’s “Richardson Replants” Program Releases Tree Giveaway Schedule
The City’s “Richardson Replants” program, initiated in July by the City Council to help replace lost foliage from the May 28 severe weather event, has released its fall tree giveaway schedule. The first tree giveaway is scheduled for Sept. 21 at Huffhines Park at the...
Apollo Park Now Open
Richardson’s newest park is open and ready for use for a variety of sports and activities.
Revamped Smartscape™ Website Teaches Environmentally Friendly Landscaping
The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Texas SmartScape™ program, which helps to promote water conservation and water pollution prevention through the use of native plants in landscaping, recently unveiled its revamped website.
Mosquito Spraying Continues; Remember the “4 Ds” of Protection
With 11 cases of Human West Nile Disease reported in Dallas County since late July (as of Aug. 22) and one death, it’s no surprise that most cities within Dallas County, including Richardson, have had mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).
City Hosts Irrigation 101 Workshop Tomorrow at Senior Center
Join Amanda Griffin, president of water conservation consultation company Smart Outdoor Services Inc., to learn the basics of your irrigation system including all about the hydraulic and electric parts and how they work together.
TRWD Offers Free “Tough Texas Plants” Workshop Thursday
Learn how to create a lush Texas yard by choosing tough plants that are native to North Texas, that thrive in our harsh local climate and soils.
New Location Chosen for Fall Electronics Recycling/Paper Shredding Event
The location for the Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (RCPAAA) annual electronics recycling and document shredding event will have a new home this fall.