It’s Tree Trimming Time
Fall is a great time to prune and trim trees to get them ready for the spring and summer, since many trees have started to enter their dormant season and are no longer producing new leaves and buds.
City’s Butterfly Gardens Ready for Monarch Migration
Monarch butterflies began their annual southbound migration, heading from Canada and the northern/Midwest U.S. to their winter home in Mexico, and are already showing up in Texas.
Volunteer Outdoors, Help Beautify Richardson with a Community/Corporate Cleanup
Now that it’s finally feeling like fall outside, it’s the perfect time to volunteer with friends and family in the City’s Community & Corporate Environmental Cleanup Program.
Oncor to Trim Trees in Canyon Creek Throughout October
The Oncor Vegetation Management team will be trimming trees on some of our Plano West substation feeders in the City of Richardson starting this month.
Recycling Blue Bag Giveaways Scheduled for October
Public Services staff will be at Walgreens, 500 Centennial Blvd.,each week in October on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings handing out free blue recycling bags and spreading the word about the benefits of recycling.
Time to Plant Trees—In the Right Place
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.
City Park Pond/Lake Etiquette: Don’t Feed the Ducks; Fishing Allowed in City Parks
Though taking bread to “feed the birds” at area ponds and lakes is a fun tradition for many families, eating human food is not good for ducks, geese and other waterfowl, and the daily onslaught of “treats” from well-meaning visitors can cause the birds to stop seeking food elsewhere.
September Gardening To-Dos from Dallas County Master Gardeners
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center, has a list of garden tasks for the month of September.
Summer Water Conservation Still in Place Amidst Rain
As temperatures cool and rain is finally falling in Richardson, the Water Department would like to remind residents to be sure to put your sprinkler system on “manual” or utilize a rain sensor so as not to water during rain.
Tour “Our” Wetland Tomorrow Morning
Head southeast about 40 minutes from Richardson to explore the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, located in the middle of the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) 2,000-acre East Fork Wetland Project.