Fall Most Active Season For West Nile Infections
With fall approaching, cooler temperatures typically bring out more outdoor activities and with that comes more incidents of West Nile virus (WNV) infections.
DIY Sprinkler Class
Your home sprinkler system doesn’t have to be confusing– join this free online class to learn about its basics, then walk through common sources of inefficiency.
Blue Bag Giveaways Announced for September
Public Services staff will be out in the community on Monday and Thursday afternoons in September handing out free blue bags and spreading the word about the benefits of recycling.
Time to Harvest Rain
With extensive rainfall occurring in North Texas this past week, and more predicted for next week, it’s a good time to add rainwater harvesting to your water conservation measures.
“Don’t Waste a Drop”: NTMWD Offers Free Online Drip Irrigation Class Aug. 30
Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient ways to water plants, as it follows one of the most important principles of efficient watering: low and slow.
Keeping Trees Healthy Amidst Water Conservation
In trying to keep lawns healthy during this hot, dry, summer, don’t forget about trees!
Free Online Lunch ‘n Learn Class: NTMWD Presents “What’s in the Box? Demystifying Your Sprinkler Controller” Aug. 23
Understanding your sprinkler system controller is essential to programming your sprinkler system to work best for you and your landscape.
City’s Mosquito Tests Find First Positive West Nile Result for 2022; Spraying Completed
The Health Department’s mosquito trap located near Glenville Park returned mosquitoes this week that tested positive for carrying West Nile virus, the City’s first positive test result of 2022.
Monarchs’ Success Threatened by Drought
Monarch butterflies on their annual migration from Canada to Mexico will be making their way through Texas in the fall, and Texas conservationists and entomologists are concerned for their survival as they travel through the state’s drought-ravaged landscape.
Free Butterfly-Friendly Plant Class Aug. 15
Learn about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and migration, and discover why Texas plants are crucial to monarchs’ migration and breeding success.