“Education, Restoration, Conservation”
Our Mission
The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas.
Our Commitment to You
The Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist chapter is strengthened by the diversity of our members. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are a core part of everything that we do. We strive to be an organization that reflects the communities we serve and encourages multiple ideas and viewpoints.
The Texas Master Naturalist program is a partnership between the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and other local partners.
Congratulations to the Blackland Prairie Chapter Class of 2026!
2026 August Chapter Meeting with Kayleigh Bucur | John Bunker Sands Wetland Center: A Nature-Based Solution
🌾 Discover how a massive, 2,000-acre constructed wetland naturally purifies and recycles millions of gallons of water for North Texas while doubling as a vibrant living laboratory. Join us as Kayleigh Bucur, Executive Director and fellow Master Naturalist, reveals how this incredible nature-based solution bridges wildlife conservation, water engineering, and community stewardship. 🐸
Deep Dive – Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists Pollinator Gardens: 2026 Edition with Jean Suplick
Join Texas Master Naturalist Jean Suplick for an inspiring presentation showcasing beautiful home pollinator gardens cultivated by Blackland Prairie chapter members. Discover how these local homeowners overcome unique backyard challenges, and take the opportunity to ask them your own gardening questions directly.
Past Chapter Meeting Speakers and Topics
Past Deep Dive Speakers and Topics
Current News
Advanced Training – Living with Raccoons hosted by TPWD Sam Kieschnick
Ever wonder what our mischievous masked bandits are up to? 🦝✨ Join TPWD’s Sam Kieschnick & local experts for an enchanting morning learning to coexist with our neighborhood raccoons! A registration fee applies, benefitting the North Texas Master Naturalists. Come curious, leave wild! 🌿
Share, Inspire, and Explore: Volunteer at the LLELA Visitor Center!
Want to share your love for nature and inspire others? 🌿 We are looking for friendly faces to volunteer in the visitor center at LLELA! Come help our guests explore and connect with the outdoors.
Deep Dive – Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists Pollinator Gardens: 2026 Edition with Jean Suplick
Join Texas Master Naturalist Jean Suplick for an inspiring presentation showcasing beautiful home pollinator gardens cultivated by Blackland Prairie chapter members. Discover how these local homeowners overcome unique backyard challenges, and take the opportunity to ask them your own gardening questions directly.
BPTMN Grant Program Update Spring 2026
From tracking bat acoustics and banding migratory birds to planting native pocket prairies and cooling down raptors, our Spring 2026 grant awardees are doing incredible work across North Texas! Click through to see the full list of funded projects, meet the project leads, and find out how you can volunteer…
June was a Fabulous Month for Mothing!
June was a record-breaking month for the Moth Squad, featuring over 230 enthusiastic attendees across two incredible nights in Richardson and Plano. From rare Luna Moths to a historic, first-ever Texas recording of a Nutmeg Underwing, our latest mothing adventures proved that the night shift is truly full of wonders!
Farewell and Best Wishes!
Jane Palmer, Class of 2024, is saying goodbye to Texas and the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists.
Princeton Garden Workday Summary
Volunteer work enhances the beauty of this Princeton park.
Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country’s Largest Natural Habitat
The importance of talking about native grasslands.
Identify Frog And Toad Calls With This Amazing Resource!
The Collin County Frogs & Toads Field Guide is a free mobile-first field guide to the 15 frog and toad species documented in Collin County, TX.
Texas A&M AgriLife New World Screwworm Resource Page
The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae (maggots) feed on living tissues of warm-blooded animals.
Let’s Hear It For The Snakes!
An example of using citizen data, combined with other sources, to come to conclusions about the natural world.
Calling All Arachnids: Spiders Needed for Youth Engagement events!
Don’t squash that spider—save it for science! The YES Committee is on the hunt for eight-legged educators to feature in our upcoming youth projects. Getting up close and personal with arachnids is one of the best ways to spark curiosity in young naturalists and teach them about the crucial role…
Last Saturday Workday – Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – June Update
Thank you to those who volunteered with us! The summer is in full bloom at the Monarch Gardens ☀️🐝
Thanks to your hard work and dedication, we tackled plenty of garden tasks, including weeding beds, clearing pathways, and turning compost to keep the garden healthy and thriving. Your efforts help make…
Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting – Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunity
The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and complete Advanced Training requirements within one weekend. It is also a chance for program participants and partners to network, share ideas, and learn from efforts happening across…
Proof of Concept: Wylie Prairie Restoration
The prairie restoration at the Wiley Municipal Complex has officially doubled its native plant diversity, transforming former farmland into a thriving natural habitat. Come explore the success of this hidden gem by walking the newly established loop trail and demonstration plots!