National Trails Day is June 6
Celebrate National Trails Day 2020 tomorrow, June 6, on Richardson’s 40+ miles of trails and walkways found throughout the city.
Lakes are full, but dry summer months ahead
Although, the four lakes in the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) service area are all 100 percent full or greater as a result of consistent rain in April and May, conservation remains very important.
Mosquito Spraying Planned Tuesday and Wednesday
The Richardson Health Department plans to ground spray one area Tuesday night and Wednesday night.
Lawn Watering Options Save Water, Dollars
Free information is plentiful this summer on ways to improve lawn watering, to help lower your water bills and save water.
The “Fourth D” of Mosquito Prevention: Drain
With steady rainfall earlier this week and last weekend, the City is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes by following The Four D’s of Protection.
Coyote Sightings Normal for North Texas
April-May is birthing season for coyotes, so the increase in coyote sightings around Richardson lately by residents may be due to the fact that male coyotes are out and about more while on the hunt for food to feed their growing families, and are not allowed in the family “den” while the babies are young.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Richardson
The City is reminding residents that while they are getting outside more as the weather warms up, to be aware not only of preventing mosquito-borne illness, but tick-borne illness as well.
Biking, Clean Air Advocated Nationally during May
Air North Texas, a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, is promoting Clean Air Month and National Bike Month, held each May, with several tips on its website to help incorporate biking and clean air awareness into our lives.
“North Texas Giving Tuesday Now” is May 5
Several local nonprofits are taking part in North Texas Giving Tuesday Now May 5 in conjunction with the #GivingTuesdayNow campaign, a global effort to encourage support for nonprofit organizations reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free Online Classes Focus on Family Gardening, Butterflies, “Foodscaping”
Water University is continuing to offer its popular gardening classes online.