Discover how native plants like Texas wildflowers, water lilies and cattails play a vital role in Valley Ranch’s flood management strategy. From reducing erosion to supporting stormwater control, these “green guardians” are more than just beautiful - they’re essential to protecting our community.
Read MoreKeep Irving Beautiful (KIB), a longtime partner of IFCD 3, is a nonprofit with a mission to educate and engage the community in the areas of litter abatement, beautification and recycling. One big way KIB does this is through its annual Trash Bash – a community cleanup day where volunteers pick up trash along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in Valley Ranch.
Read MoreWhen planners first envisioned the Valley Ranch community, they faced a major challenge: flooding. Today, Valley Ranch is no longer considered at high risk for flooding but, rather, an area with reduced flood risk. Keep reading to learn how they did it!
Read MoreValley Ranch’s success lies in the strength of collaboration across our community. While many make it a desirable destination, Valley Ranch Association stands out as an exceptional leader and resource. Learn more about VRA in this Partner Spotlight.
Read MoreValley Ranch residents aren’t only of the human variety – lots of mammals, birds, reptiles and other diverse wildlife populate our Irving, Texas, community. We’ve rounded up some of the most common creatures found in Valley Ranch. Get to know your wildlife neighbors!
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