Michelle Connally, 2018 August 8, 2023 – Tuesday, 6:30 PM – In Person in the SRC Side Classroom About our Speaker: Lorelei Stierlen is a retired Senior Principal Electrical Engineer,… Read More →
2023 August Meeting with Nathan Rains | An evening with live Reptiles!
Michelle Connally, 2018 August 8, 2023 – Tuesday, 7:00 PM – Main Hall at the SRC building in the Heard Sanctuary About our Speaker: Nathan Rains, TPWD Wildlife Diversity Biologist… Read More →
2nd Annual BPTMN Mothing Event at Connemara Preserve – July 22, 2023
Michelle Connally, 2018 – The Connemara meadow provided a serene backdrop as the sun set on our annual Summer event. Bob Mione, the Connemara Restoration Manager, talked with guests about the meadow. Five mothing setups were presented by Rick and Lisa Travis, Jean and Michael Suplick, Melanie Schuchart, and Patrick Pilarski.
When Bison Roamed the Blackland
Paul Napper, 2015 – Hiking at Oak Point in Plano is something Cindy and I enjoy. In March this year we were hiking part of the trail that gets close to the bank of Rowlett Creek. I noticed a place where we could climb down the bank and explore a small gravel bar. As we slowly walked through the gravel looking for interesting rocks or arrowheads I noticed a tooth and picked it up.
2nd Annual Blackland Prairie Chapter Mothing Event with Kimberlie Sasan at Connemara Preserve
Michelle Connally, 2018 – Bring the entire family and neighborhood to our 2nd Annual Mothing event with Kimberlie Sasan at the Connemara Meadow Preserve.
Crosstimbers Master Naturalist Kimberlie Sasan will help us identify the Lepidoptera family and report our sightings to iNaturalist.
Don’t forget to download the iNaturalist app for adults and Seek for Kids.
Hope to see you there when the sun goes down at approximately 8:30 PM.
Our Tribe’s Fortune 1000 Hours – Fran Woodfin
Fran Woodin, 2007 – “. I was intrigued and decided to sign up. I have always been interested in nature and have degrees in biology and botany.”
Our Tribe’s Fortune 1,000 Hours – Nancy Riggs
Nancy Riggs, 2021 – “I love being a master naturalist and the Blackland Prairie Chapter is amazing. There is always so much going on within the chapter and it is well run without being ‘over the top’!”
Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Greg Tonian
Greg Tonian, 2017 – “I am having a blast. I particularly enjoy leading Nature Walks, Bug Walks at The Colony Shoreline Trail, shown here, Furneaux Creek Nature Preserve and LLELA.”
Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Alex Dubovsky
Alex Dubovsky, 2019 – I volunteer at the BPRC. My time at the center is a mixed bag. I have helped clear some trees for future expansion, was involved in IT and Video at the Center, and done some Construction.
Our Tribe’s Fortune 250 Hours – Jackie Black
Jackie Black, 2018 – “I love being a Master Naturalist and am looking forward to retirement when I can be even more involved!”