“Lights Out” for Migrating Birds through June 15
Audubon Texas, the state branch of the National Audubon Society, is inviting businesses, developers and homeowners to help protect billions of migratory birds traveling through Texas this month and next by closing blinds and turning off all outdoor, non-essential (non-security) lighting from 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
RWC, City of Richardson Present Annual Garden Tour Tomorrow (May 3)
RWC, City of Richardson Present Annual Garden Tour Tomorrow Richardson Woman’s Club Estate, 2005 N. Cliffe Dr.Tickets: $25 Saturday, May 38:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (tour starts at 10 a.m.) A full day of activities centered around all things...
Free Sprinkler Check-ups Now Available to Richardson Residents
The City of Richardson is partnering with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) in a pilot program that offers free residential sprinkler system evaluations. The service is part of conservation efforts to protect our future water supply through more...
Arbor Day is Today; Trees Planted, Given Away at Terrace Park
Mayor Bob Dubey issued a proclamation at Monday’s City Council Meeting declaring today, April 25, as Arbor Day in Richardson, in alignment with national Arbor Day, urging all residents to “observe the day by planting trees, preserving the natural environment, and...
Texas City Nature Challenge Begins this Weekend
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s “Nature Trackers” program is encouraging all Texans to participate in the Texas City Nature Challenge, part of the City Nature Challenge 2025 Global Project, which began today (April 25) and continues through April 28. See...
Guided Walk through Spring Creek Nature Area
Spring Creek Nature Area (meet at the archway near Renner Rd. and Routh Creek Pkwy. Intersection)Cost: $5 per person (children under age 18 are free with a registered parent)Registration Link: Click here Saturday, April 269-10 a.m. Join the...
Drug Take Back Tomorrow
Prevent unused/expired medications from contaminating our trash and water system by taking part in the Richardson Police Department’s (RPD) Drug Take Back Saturday, April 26, part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Richardson Replants Hosts Second Tree Giveaway
The City’s Richardson Replants program hosted its second tree giveaway of the spring season last Saturday at Mimosa Park. In total, 126 trees were given away. The third giveaway will be held next Friday afternoon at Terrace Park. The City is also planting trees at Terrace Park for Arbor Day.
City Council Updated on Environmental Partnership Initiatives
City staff gave an update at Monday’s City Council meeting regarding past and future environmental outreach activities and partnerships the City has undertaken regarding water conservation, planting/beautification and recycling.
New Habits to Start on Earth Day (April 22)
Just as New Year’s Day is a time to make New Year’s Resolutions, Earth Day can be the start of new environmentally friendly habits. Here are some ideas to choose from: Water Conservation Set your sprinkler to manual and water only when your landscape...