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.
Wildflower season is in full blossom in richardson
Rows of beautiful colors have started to appear on medians and along roadsides as wildflower season is in full blossom around Richardson.
Trash and Recycling Collection Begins Normal Service April 27
Residential recycling service and twice-weekly trash pickup will resume Monday, April 27.
Mosquito Testing Begins April 26
The Health Department plans to begin its annual mosquito collection and testing next week, with traps set out in 12 areas of the City each Sunday and collected Monday, a schedule that will be repeated through October.
Nature Challenge Continues Through April 27
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Master Naturalists are encouraging all Texans to participate in the worldwide 2020 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge, which began today (April 24) and continues through April 27.