Be Mindful of Ozone Action Days
As temperatures rise, so do the number of Ozone Action Days. Declared by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, these are the days when high ozone levels can cause serious health problems, and inhaling ground-level ozone is especially dangerous for people who have asthma or respiratory problems.
National Trails Day is June 4
National Trails Day 2022 is tomorrow, June 4, and there is no better way to celebrate than by taking a walk or bike ride on Richardson’s 93 miles of paved, off-road trails and six miles of nature trails.
Memorial Day Holiday City Closures, Service Schedule Changes
Here is the holiday schedule for Memorial Day.
Recycling Blue Bag Giveaways Scheduled for June
Public Services staff will be at the Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Dr., and Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd. (along Plano Road, in the park), on select dates in June to spread the word about the benefits of recycling.
Time to Try Composting
Sunday, May 29, is National Learn About Composting Day, and if you haven’t tried composting yet, it’s a great time to get more information about it.
Bike to Work Day
The City of Richardson is celebrating Bike To Work Day, a chance to embrace the healthy cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to driving.
Free “Sprinkler Systems 101” Virtual Class May 21
Sprinkler systems can seem a bit confusing, but they don’t have to be!
Guided Boardwalk Tour at JBS Wetland Center May 21
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.
Parks and Rec Department Offers Community Wildflower Garden Box Program
In this new wildflower gardening program, you plant the seeds in your very own “plot” in one of several raised garden boxes (located at the City’s recreation centers and Senior Center), and the City’s Parks Department will do the watering.
It’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month—Be Mindful of Ticks When Outdoors
May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time to “get educated” on the tick-borne illness before summer camps and outdoor events get into full swing.