Richardson Welcomes Monarchs
As monarch butterflies continue to make their annual spring migration from Mexico to the north this month, Richardson is a great place to spot the orange-winged beauties, as it participates in the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayor’s Monarch Pledge to help save the iconic species.
Health Department Readies for Trash Bash April 24
Health Department staff have been busy this week getting ready for the department’s biggest annual event: Trash Bash, to be held Saturday, April 24.
Mosquito Traps To Be Set Up April 25
Contractors with Richardson’s Health Department will begin to set up mosquito traps around the community starting, Sun. Apr. 25.
Wildflowers Around Richardson Are Starting To Bloom
Richardson’s wildflowers which were planted last October are starting to bloom.
Mosquito Testing Begins This Month
The Health Department plans to begin its annual mosquito collection and testing in a few weeks, with traps set out in 12 areas of the City each Sunday and collected Monday, a schedule that will be repeated through October.
Spring Creek Nature Area Benefits from Fujitsu Volunteers
mployees of the local offices of Fujitsu joined together with a City Parks and Recreation crew today in clearing invasive ligustrum trees from the southeast section of the Spring Creek Nature Area.
Watering Returns to Evenings and Mornings Only Beginning April 1
The City of Richardson will implement its summer water conservation plan beginning Thursday, April 1.
Wildlife Sightings Normal for North Texas
This is around the time wildlife animals such as coyotes and bobcats are most active in north Texas, which means residents may see an increase in sightings of these animals.
Blue Bag Letters Mailed out
The City’s annual “blue bag letters” were mailed this week and should have arrived in mailboxes.
Increase in BABIC Service Requests
In the last few weeks, requests for Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) has gone up due in part to the winter weather storm that hit North Texas last month.