From “education trunks” to a Junior Master Naturalist pilot, the YES Committee is growing! Discover how we’re inspiring the next generation.
Monarch View Park Planting April 18 2026
On April 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we’ll use the remaining funds from the second HEB grant and a chapter grant to plant the fourth phase of the project. We’re excited to have One Earth One Chance, Frisco High School, and Centennial High School helping with this next phase.
Work day at Sally Evan’s home
Susan Abernethy shared highlights and photos from our recent workday at Sally Evans’ home. A great day of habitat work and chapter camaraderie!
Clearing the Way for Spring: Protecting Trout Lilies in Plano Parks
One primary focus has been the removal of privet (Ligustrum spp.), an aggressive non-native shrub that threatens native plant diversity and degrades habitat for wildlife. With support from Plano Parks and Recreation, our volunteers have been able to expand efforts.
The Humble Bee of Harriet, Texas
When BPTMN’s Arica Shields (Class of ’22) found a lethargic Sonora Bumblebee in Harriett, TX, she stepped up as a member of the “royal guard.” From hand-feeding sugar water to providing a cozy overnight greenhouse stay, it’s a sweet story of a human-bee connection. Read how Arica helped a future colony thrive!
New Study Reveals Central America’s “Five Great Forests” Are Lifelines for North America’s Migratory Birds
Submitted by Donna Cole, Class of 2006: New Study Reveals Central America’s “Five Great Forests” Are Lifelines for North America’s Migratory Birds.
Monarch View Park Planting
Join us to help create a thriving native plant pollinator garden! We’ll be installing 400+ native plants and removing weeds to support local habitat.
Train the Trainer workshops-teaching about Monarchs any time anywhere with two posters and a stick
Carol Clark, Class of 2010 – Train the Trainer workshops-teaching about Monarchs any time anywhere with two posters and a stick. It worked! With a small starter grant from the Blackland Prairie chapter, a successful workshop series was born.
Stream Team Citizen Scientist Training Wednesday, April 30
Become a Stream Team Citizen Scientist! Join me and experienced trainer Crystal Flannery-Bachicha for an upcoming training session. Learn valuable skills to monitor our local streams. The next session is April 30th, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at Whitley Place Park in Prosper. For more info and to register, email [email protected].
Blackland Prairie Chapter Library – New Additions
Linder O’Rourke, Class of 2023 – Check out the new additions to our chapter’s library.