Keeping Creeks, Waterways Clean
When spring rains come, Richardson’s 400-mile storm water drainage system will be working hard to help divert rainwater away from homes and businesses and keep streets from flooding and overflowing—but do you know where that rainwater ends up?
Chlorine Maintenance Underway Through April 1
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will conduct its annual chlorine maintenance from March 4-April 1 to maintain the system and ensure high water quality.
Free Shade Gardening Webinar March 6
In this webinar entitled, “Shade Gardening for North Central Texas,” you’ll learn how to plan and plant an attractive oasis of foliage and texture even under the arching canopy of mature trees.
Walk and Talk Bird Tour Tomorrow Morning at JB Sands Wetland Center
Learn about the birds who live by the Wetland Center, which is located in the middle of the North Texas Municipal Water District’s 2,000-acre East Fork Wetland Project, part of Richardson’s water system.
Plan Ahead to Prevent Weeds
If you’re planning to apply pre-emergent products on your lawn to prevent annual summer weeds, late February-early March is normally the best time to do so.
Clean Rain Gutters to Prevent Home Damage, Pests
Cleaning gutters is a good way to prepare for potential icy weather and also a good overall spring cleaning task.
Great Backyard Bird Count This Weekend
The 27th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, organized by the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada, takes place today (Friday, Feb. 16) through Monday, Feb. 19.
Oak Tree Pruning Deadline is Next Week (and other February Gardening To-Dos)
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its February Gardening Task List, with more than a dozen To-Dos this month.
Free Upcoming Kids’ Fishing Events at Area State Parks
Several Texas State Parks are hosting free fishing events especially for kids this month, including two upcoming events about an hour’s drive from Richardson, at Cedar Hill State Park and Lake Tawakoni State Park.
Blue Recycling Bag Giveaways Scheduled for February
Public Services staff will be at LA Fitness, 1451 E. Belt Line Rd., on select Monday and Wednesday afternoons this month from 2:30-3:30 p.m.