Great Backyard Bird Count This Weekend
The 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, organized by the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada, takes place today (Friday, Feb. 17) through Monday, Feb. 20.
Blue Bag Giveaways Taking Place Throughout February
Public Services staff have been out in the community each week this month on select afternoons, handing out free blue recycling bags and spreading the word about the benefits of recycling.
Oak Tree Pruning Deadline Approaches (and other February Gardening To-Dos)
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, offers monthly garden tasks specific to North Texas on its website.
Winter Storm Safety, Cleanup Info Just a Click Away
Residents who experience downed trees or limbs during (and after) winter weather events, burst pipes and/or power outages can find comprehensive information about what to do at the City’s Winter Weather information page
Plants and Freeze Damage: Wait and See
As temperatures warm up and ice clears from landscapes this weekend, plants may appear dead or severely battered.
Last Week for Holiday Tree Cycling, Box Recycling
Natural, undecorated and unflocked trees may be dropped off at the Municipal Service Center, 1260 Columbia Dr., and will be turned into mulch and compost to help beautify city parks and landscapes and sold to residents at a discount. Year-round, trees may also be set out at the curb and picked up as part of the City’s weekly Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC).
Health Department Seeks Group Cleanup Volunteers for Trash Bash
The Health Department is looking for groups to take part in this year’s Trash Bash, the City’s annual community event taking place this year April 15. Organizations, companies, friends, neighbors and families have the opportunity to gather together with the shared goal of beautifying and cleaning up local parks and creeks; all trash collection items such as trash bags, gloves and litter tongs are provided by the City. In addition, collections will take place across the city for items such as paper, electronics, eyeglasses, books, clothing and residential cooking oil/grease; watch future editions of Richardson Today for more information.
Youth Clean Up Area Parks
Children and teens gathered recently along with adult leaders to pick up trash and help beautify Richardson parks, as part of the city’s Community & Corporate Environmental Cleanup Program.
It’s Bobcat, Coyote Mating Season; Be Prepared for More Sightings
It’s now mating season for both coyotes and bobcats, so area residents may see an increase in sightings of the animals over the next few months, as they are part of the natural habitat of North Texas.
“Don’t Mess with Texas” Scholarship Contest Opens
Applications are now available for the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2023 “Don’t Mess with Texas” Scholarship Contest.