Texas birds face two big dangers:
🪟Windows
💡Bright lights
Be part of the solution!
✅Turn off non-essential lights (11 p.m. - 6 a.m.) and use bird-safe window decals or bird-friendly glass. #LightsOutGP#LightsOutTexas
Check out below where you can find a FREE WaterSmart FOG Funnel. Plus join us for the following events: Holiday Grease Round Up | Nov. 1 - Jan. 31📍 Veteran’s Center. ♻️Household Hazardous Waste Event | Jan. 9 | Register today: https://t.co/XDY0g1pVeT
#WaterSmartWednesday
According to the CDC, 8 in 10 U.S. adults with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Prediabetes is a serious condition that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
🍎Making lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of future health complications.
#GetFitGP
Flushable wipes can cause significant harm to sewer systems because they do not break down.
To prevent havoc on your pipes—and your wallet—throw the wipes away in the trash. 💧#WaterSmartWednesday
🚗When you move your vehicle, check for dark spots or a colorful sheen.
These could be signs of a car leak! 💧When rain comes, these oils and fluids get washed into our water system. #LoveWaterLoveLife
Birds need our help for safe travel at night.🐦
💡By turning off or dimming non-essential landscape, interior, and exterior lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night, you can help prevent bird collisions and save money! #LightsOutGP
Gardens require less water in the fall as daylight hours become shorter and the sun's intensity decreases. Cooler weather and rain make it possible to stop all supplemental irrigation. It’s a good idea to turn your irrigation system off in the winter months. #WaterSmartWednesday
Join us for our Shademakers Workshop! 🌳This free, two-part workshop will take place on November 14 and November 21 and is designed to give participants both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience caring for trees. Register today by visiting: https://t.co/JKyY2KtOWt
Plant several weeks before the first frost to allow the roots to establish. Spring-blooming bulbs can be planted during this period, especially once soil temperatures are consistently below 60°F. 🌻💧 #WaterSmartWednesday
Stay healthy this season! 💉
Attend Parkland’s Flu Shot Drive and help protect yourself and those around you.
For more information, visit https://t.co/KRIAIvGYM8
📅 Friday, October 23
🕓 2-6 p.m.
📍 E. Carlyle Smith Jr. Health Center
801 Conover Drive, Grand Prairie
🩷🎗️This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take a moment to check in with your health.
While breast self-exams are not a replacement for recommended screenings, being aware of changes can help you take action and connect with your health care provider. #GetFitGP
It’s best to plant new trees during the fall months. This reduces the amount of stress when being transplanted. This head start will give your trees time to establish a healthy root system in the Spring! 🪴💧 #WaterSmartWednesday
Get ready to stroll and pink out with Mayor Ron Jensen! Bring your friends and family and walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. #GetFitGP
📅Saturday, October 17
🕜Walk: 9 a.m.
📍Grand Prairie Farmers Market | 120 W. Main St.
No registration required
🩷Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S.
According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 women’s deaths are linked to heart disease.
✅Learn the warning signs and talk with your health care provider about steps you can take to protect your heart. #GetFitGP
🔎Looking for simple ways to make your home more sustainable?
♻️Try these solutions: choose eco-friendly products, compost, and unplug devices when they’re not in use. Small steps add up to a greener future! #SustainGP
🩷Join us for a morning stroll with friends and family while wearing your favorite pink outfit!
📅Saturday, October 17
🕜Walk: 9 a.m.
📍Grand Prairie Farmers Market | 120 W. Main St.
No registration required
🍁Here are seven fall lawn care steps that will help make your lawn dazzle next year!✨
It’s a process, so keep a tight schedule and be sure to follow these rules so that you can have a beautiful lawn come spring. 💧🪴
#WaterSmartWednesday
📢 The Pink Out Walk has a new date!
Due to inclement weather, the walk portion of Strollin’ with the Mayor: Pink Out has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 17, at 9 a.m.
📅Saturday, October 17
🕒 Walk: 9 a.m.
📍Grand Prairie Farmers Market
120 W. Main St., Grand Prairie