Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, Read Rick Travis’s 2025 Year End Review about our record-breaking 2025, surpassing 40,000 volunteer hours and 4,200 advanced training hours. Our chapter… Read More →
Texas Master Naturalists, Blackland Prairie Chapter – 2025: The Year in Review
Rick Travis, Class of 2018 – Texas Master Naturalists, Blackland Prairie Chapter – 2025 🥳 Record-breaking year! Over 40,000 volunteer hours & 4200 AT hours. Read the 2025 review!
Kathy Boys Journaling Brochure is honored with First Place at the 2025 Texas Master Naturalists Annual Conference
Kathy created this award-winning guide to help people connect their artistic abilities with the natural world, believing that documenting nature fosters self-growth and inspires better stewardship of our planet. She promises that journaling will elevate your outdoor experience and is truly “good for your soul.”
2025 December Blackland Prairie Chapter Holiday Party
We are excited to invite our Blackland Prairie Chapter members to our annual holiday party! This event is In-Person only! It will be an excellent opportunity to catch up with partners, project leaders, the chapter meeting presenters, deep dive speakers, mothing setup friends, and fellow chapter members to celebrate the holiday season.
We hope to see you there!
Deep Dive on UNT’s Ecological Action Studio 2025 Updates with Jaime Baxter-Slye
Join us on December 16th at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive with Dr. Jaime Baxter-Slye, presenting updates from the University of North Texas Ecological Action Studio 2025. This includes a prescribed burn on an urban campus and partnering with Cole Ranch to rescue plants prior to residential development.
Volunteer at LLELA’s Christmas at the Cabin
LLELA is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring Christmas at the Cabin to life on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This beloved day at LLELA’s historic Minor-Porter Log House is full of holiday cheer, and we need YOU to make it shine!
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details – December 2025
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details – The December meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, from 6-7 p.m. Attendees should arrive a few minutes early and bring their own drinks, as no food or virtual attendance option will be provided.
Deep Dive on Seasons of Geese with Laurie Sheppard
Join us on October 25th, at 7 PM CST, for a Deep Dive, with Laurie Sheppard presenting on the Seasons of Geese. Get ready for a deep dive into the fascinating world of feathered, migrating friends! As Laurie Sheppard prepared to talk about the spectacular Snow Geese, she realized she couldn’t ignore their incredible cousins that grace Collin County.
Our Blackland Prairie Chapter at the Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting 2025 in College Station.
Talk about chapter pride! Here is our group photo, snapped right after the fantastic Saturday evening dinner.
Opal Collecting in North Texas
Randy Boys, Blackland Prairie Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists, Class of 2023 Introduction: A Collector’s Journey There are two things about me that frame what I want to share about collecting—especially… Read More →