The wait is almost over! Applications for the 2027 Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist training class open October 1 and close October 31, 2026.
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!
Blackland Prairie Chapter receives a 3rd Pollinators for Texas Award from H-E-B and the Texas Master Naturalist Program
We are thrilled to announce our continued participation in the Pollinators for Texas project! Our chapter has been selected to receive a $4,000 grant to help support native pollinators at Monarch View Park in the City of Frisco.
Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting – Sponsor and Vender Information
The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and complete Advanced Training requirements within one weekend. It is also a chance for program participants and partners to network, share ideas, and learn from efforts happening across Texas. Attendance typically exceeds 600+ participants, including volunteers, partners, and members of the public.
BPTMN Newsletter – August – 73rd Edition
🍂 🦗 Welcome to the August 2026 edition! From celebrating two decades of conservation impact to gearing up for fall mothing, geology deep dives, and annual statewide gathering, our members… Read More →
Deep Dive – Digging Deep: Rocks, Minerals & Fossils of North Texas with Randy Boys
Join Texas Master Naturalist Randy Boys for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating rocks, minerals, and fossils of North Texas. Discover the ancient geological history right beneath our feet and learn how local rock formations shape the soils, habitats, and diverse ecosystems of our region.
2026 September Chapter Meeting with Scott Kiester | Vultures: The Life and Times of an Unloved Bird
🪶 Join us for September’s Chapter Meeting as Master Naturalist and birder Scott Keister presents “Vultures: The Life and Times of an Unloved Bird,” uncovering the fascinating natural history, effortless flight, and vital ecological role of nature’s ultimate clean-up crew. 🐦⬛
City of Frisco Monarch View Park: H-E-B Pollinator Grant Initiatives
Monarch View Park Prairie Restoration: H-E-B Pollinators for Texas Initiative Project Overview The Monarch View Park Prairie Restoration is a community-driven conservation partnership dedicated to establishing vital pollinator habitat in… Read More →
Advanced Training – Texas Stream Team Standard Core Training
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will be partnering with the Texas Stream Team to conduct a free Standard Core Training. During the training community scientist will collect water samples, conduct field observations, and test water quality parameters.
CELEBRATE & DONATE!
From the Desk of the Treasurer, Linda Nixon – Class of 2018 At our July in-person chapter meeting we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Blackland Prairie Chapter. As a… Read More →