Thought you might be interested in this, in case you haven’t seen it. Fran Link to New York Times article – In Every Tree, a Trillion Tiny Lives By Alexa Robles-Gil
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Our Tribe’s Fortune 1000 Hours – Fran Woodfin
Fran Woodin, 2007 – “. I was intrigued and decided to sign up. I have always been interested in nature and have degrees in biology and botany.”
2023 June Meeting with Bill Woodfin | Climate Change and Texas: Concern and Hope
Michelle Connally, 2018 June 13, 2023 – Tuesday 7:00 PM – Click on the Date for additional information. SPEAKER REQUEST – Click on this sentence to take a short quiz from Yale.edu before Bill begins his talk. About our Speaker:Bill co-teaches a virtual recurring Climate Change and Texas course with… Read More →
Preservation of Remnant Smiley-Woodfin Prairie
Rick Travis, 2018 – The article tells the story of how the remnant Smiley-Woodfin Prairie will be preserved versus being eliminated by the construction of a solar power farm. The company, Orsted developing the solar farm and the Nature Conservancy recently reached an agreement that will preserve about 1000 acres of the prairie.
Honorary Membership – Bill Woodfin
Longtime friend and supporter of the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Chapter, Bill Woodfin received his Honorary Membership Badge at the December, 14th 2021 meeting for his volunteer efforts within our chapter and the community.
BPTMN Newsletter – September 12, 2025
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, who is going mothing tomorrow night with the MOTH SQUAD at Connemara? It is our 4th Annual Connemara Mothing Event TOMORROW on Saturday, September 13, 7 pm – 9 pm September’s newsletter is packed with Rick Travis‘s business slides, important dates to… Read More →
From Isolation to Inspiration: Celebrating 60 Editions of Shaking the Trees
It is amazing that we are celebrating the 60th edition of Shaking the Trees. As we found ourselves thrown into the glum alienation of COVID, I thought it was imperative that we celebrate accomplishments and become familiar with the uniqueness of every member.
BPTMN Newsletter – December 30, 2024
Season Greetings Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, You can access our latest newsletter from our Chapter’s Home Page at bptmn.org, click on the “Blackland Prairie Newsletter” image OR by direct link – https://txmn.org/bptmn/newsletters/ This newsletter will provide: If chapter members need to share information in the bi-weekly newsletters,please send your requests to [email protected]. And… Read More →
Winter Tree Walk at Chalk Hill Farm in McKinney
Learn to ID native trees in winter with three master naturalists: Sharla Stack, Melanie Schuchart, and Fran Woodfin. They will lead a walk emphasizing how to identify native trees in the winter using shape, fallen leaves, bark, buds, twigs, thorns, and more.
Wild Flower tour of Clymer Meadow with Brandon Belcher – April 29, 2023
Vicki Sanders, 2022 – On Saturday, May 29, Brandon Belcher of The Nature Conservancy hosted a group of about 35 guests on a chilly morning tour of Clymer Meadow.


