30 Sep Richardson Replants
To help replace the trees lost due to the severe weather event on May 28, 2024, the City Council is launching Richardson Replants. This program will help restore the city’s tree canopy, which offers both shade and beauty throughout the community.
The amount of damage sustained resulted in more than 260,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris, equivalent to the amount of material collected over four years of standard Brush and Bulky Item Collection.
This fall, 500 trees will be available, with three different species: Desert Willow, Chinkapin Oak and Peach. Spring giveaways are anticipated to offer an additional 500 trees and may offer other species, depending on availability from local nurseries. The fall and spring planting periods were chosen as they are the best time of year for establishing new trees.
Residents will be asked to show either a state issued identification card (Driver’s License) or a recent water utility bill.
Fall Tree-Giveaway Schedule:
Sept. 21
Public Safety Expo – Huffhines Park
300 N. Plano Rd.
10 a.m.-noon
Oct. 5
Tree Care with the Texas Trees Foundation – Richardson Public Library Event at City Council Chamber (enter at City Hall – the entrance closest to the intersection of Plano and Greenville)
2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 500
1- 2 p.m.
Oct. 19
Huffhines Harvest Festival – Huffhines Park
300 N. Plano Rd.
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nov. 1
Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting Event
Glenville Park
500 S. Glenville Dr.
3-7 p.m.
For more information please visit https://www.cor.net/departments/parks-recreation/richardson-replants-5977