oin us on October 14th at 7 PM. Prairies are becoming a rarity in our state. Only 1% remains of the vast blanket of tallgrass prairie that once swept across North and Central Texas. These remnant grasslands provide essential services and benefits to us–the local human residents–and native wildlife.
BPTMN Grant Program Update September 2025
The Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists (BPTMN) are dedicated to various conservation efforts. Their “Eco Explorers” program educates Girl Scouts, while their “Texas Bat Acoustics” project monitors bat populations. They assist the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center with equipment and invasive species removal. Habitat restoration projects at Collin College and Prosper United Methodist Church show successful native plant growth. The Green Gardens of McKinney project is creating a learning garden, and community outreach efforts are bolstered by grant funds.
🌿 Eco Explorers Needs You!
Texas Master Naturalists—help inspire girls K–12 to explore and love nature. Through nature walks, iNaturalist, and Girl Scout badge programs, we share our chapter’s deep knowledge of the natural world. Volunteers bring this learning to life. Your experience and enthusiasm make all the difference—join us in growing the next generation of nature stewards.
In Every Tree, a Trillion Tiny Lives article shared by Fran Woodfin
Thought you might be interested in this, in case you haven’t seen it. Fran Link to New York Times article – In Every Tree, a Trillion Tiny Lives By… Read More →
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details – Fall of 2025
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details – Fall meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, October 15 and 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.
August Deep Dive – Plant Lists now available!
Thanks to everyone who joined our recent program on native plants in home landscapes. Your enthusiasm for sustainable gardening and commitment to supporting local ecosystems is inspiring! We explored how native plants not only thrive in Texas conditions but also attract pollinators, conserve water, and reduce maintenance.
Time To Restore Project
The Time To Restore project (TTR), led by the USA National Phenology Network and covering the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, is gathering long‐term data on the timing of flowering and fruiting of plants on their native plant priority species list. The project seeks to generate better information about native plant nectar availability and seed production timings to help those working on pollinator restoration to better know what to plant and when to best harvest seeds.
Colmena Ranch Native Prairie Plants Rescue
Over the past seven months, the group has salvaged approximately 550 plants from 59 different species, along with collecting seeds from several others. This crucial effort will help restore local habitats, preserve regional biodiversity, and support native wildlife. The chapter is grateful for the landowner’s support and hopes this project serves as a model for future conservation opportunities.
Blackland Prairie Chapter Project Fall Grant Submission window starts September 1st and closes September 30th!
Calling all projects! BPTMN’s semi-annual grant program is accepting applications from September 1st to September 30th. Chapter members with projects or programs that align with our motto of education, restoration, and conservation are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity for members to grow current projects or initiate new ones with the support of the chapter.
Collin College Blackland Prairie Project needs your feet 👣on Saturday, September 20th at 8:30 AM for the Fall Seed Stomp🥾 👟👢👞!!
On September 20th, we will be stomping this latest batch of seed into a different area at the Collin College Blackland Prairie that is located at the corner facing highway 380. Prime viewing for the community. The area has open ground that needs to be filled with natives to help hold the soil, push back the invasives, and be a positive view to the community.