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Peter Kaestner’s Historic 10,000-Species Milestone

Join Audubon Dallas for an evening with legendary birder Peter Kaestner as he shares thrilling stories from his historic milestone of seeing 10,000 bird species in the wild. Space is limited, so visit the link to register today and take part in an exciting silent auction benefiting local conservation!

09/19/2026

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2026 BPTMN Chapter Bylaws

Prefer an offline copy? Download the 2026 Chapter Bylaws (PDF) Table of Contents Article I: Chapter Relation to State Program/Organization Article II: Chapter Sponsors, Partners, and Donors Article III: Chapter… Read More →

09/19/2026

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2026 BPTMN Chapter Operating Handbook

Prefer an offline copy? Download the 2026 Chapter Operating Handbook (PDF) Table of Contents 1. Chapter Organization 2. Board of Directors 2.1 Makeup of the Board 2.2 Term of Office… Read More →

09/19/2026

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Project Conclusion for Frisco’s Monarch View Park 2026 Pollinators for Texas Grant

Our 2026 Pollinators for Texas project is complete, and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact we’ve made! With the generous support from H-E-B and in collaboration with the Texas Master Naturalist Program, we’ve been able to enhance an 8,129 sq ft area was with 992 plants installed by 98 volunteers and over 309 iNaturalist observations.

09/15/2026

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The application window for the 2027 Training Program will open on October 1, 2026

The application window for the 2027 Training Program will open on October 1, 2026

09/13/2026

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BPTMN Newsletter – September 2026 Editon

🍂 🦗 Welcome to the September 2026 edition! From celebrating our third ‘Pollinators for Texas’ grant award to gearing up for fall planting workdays, and welcoming our next generation of trainees, our chapter continues to build lasting connections across North Texas. Explore all of our newest community stories, training recap videos, and volunteer calls below. 🌳 🌿

09/12/2026

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2026 October Chapter Meeting with Rick Travis | Municipal Mutualism: Creating Win-Win Relationships with our Communities

🌳 Join us for October’s Chapter Meeting as Master Naturalist Rick Travis explores the power of municipal partnerships—sharing personal insights on how years of collaboration with Frisco are weaving vital natural habitats and conservation education directly into our city’s future. 🌾

09/09/2026

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Help Grow the BPTMN Family!

The wait is almost over! Applications for the 2027 Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist training class open October 1 and close October 31, 2026.

09/04/2026

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In Case You Missed It: Carol Clark teaching Botany Skills for the Cissy St. John Memorial Series | Video by Lauren Plunk

Watch the recap of our plant anatomy workshop with Carol Clark, recorded by Lauren Plunk! Next up: our Native Bees Seminar on Sunday, Oct 29 (1–5 PM).

09/03/2026

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Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – Pollinator Planting

Get your hands dirty for a good cause! Help us plant a vital habitat for butterflies and native pollinators. We’ll be at Monarch Gardens on Oct. 2 & 16 from 9 AM to NOON. Sign up today to take part!

09/03/2026

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