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Current NewsTraining Class

Congratulations to the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2026!

On May 13th, we celebrated this incredible group and their completion of the training class requirements.

05/14/2026

Current NewsHelp Wanted

The Accessibility Team Needs You!

The Accessibility Team is looking for help with web design, trail assessments, copy writing, and organizational assistance.

05/13/2026

Current NewsObituary

In Remembrance of Tony Manasseri, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist, Class of 2007

We lost a valuable member this past week. Tony Manasseri was a one man show for our chapter. He joined committees, did physical labor, was active in almost every facet of our chapter.

05/13/2026

Current NewsGeneral

Monarch Butterfly Population Increases by 64%

Great news for our pollinators! 🦋 Monarch populations are up 64% according to the latest WWF report. Read more about this hopeful conservation win.

03/27/2026

Current News

Move over chiggers, there is a new ITCH in town!

Picture source: Wikipedia, Pyemotes herfsi

01/10/2026

Current NewsGeneral

Seeding the Future

🌱 Leah Justice, Class of 2021 – Discover how seeds and seedlings from The Nature Conservancy’s preserves are reviving native habitats and protecting the landscapes that define our state. 🌾🌳

10/04/2025

Current NewsGeneral

Share Your Garden Seeds at the Fall Chapter Meetings

🌱 Share Your Garden Seeds at the Fall Chapter Meetings! 🌼
Got extra seeds? Bring them to the seed swap table at the Fall meetings!

09/26/2025

Current NewsTPWD

The Multiplying Critters of DFW

What do you do when you find an invasive hammerhead worm? Sam Kieschnick gives us the scoop!

06/27/2025

Current NewsGeneral

New ‘little blue bee’ species discovered in Texas and Oklahoma

Photo courtesy of James Hung

02/10/2025

GeneralShaking of the Trees Post

All About Skunks!

Article submitted by Leah Justice from the Class of 2021 titled “The Eastern Spotted Skunk”, a Texas Monthly Article from Author Sasha von Oldershausen

01/17/2025

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