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.
Apply to the 2026 Training Program
Nancy Casillas, New Class Director The application window for the 2026 Training Program will open on October 1, 2025. Until then, here are steps you can take: Remember that while… Read More →
BPTMN Newsletter – August 13, 2025
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists Welcome to your monthly update from the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Did you miss last night’s chapter business slides or Rick’s TREE-mendous… Read More →
2025 September Chapter Meeting with Lauren Plunk | Lavon Watershed Plan
Join us on September 9th at 7 PM, the next chapter meeting will focus on the watershed approach and its importance for the Lavon Lake watershed. The meeting will highlight how watersheds are defined by natural landscapes rather than political boundaries, making coordinated management across jurisdictions essential. The Lavon Lake watershed is a prime example, covering over 768 square miles across four counties (Collin, Grayson, Fannin, and Hunt) and fed by five major creeks, including the East Fork of the Trinity River. This session will provide key insights into protecting this vital regional water source.
4th Annual Connemara Mothing Event on Saturday September 13, 7pm – 9pm
Hey everyone! Get ready for a night of discovery at the 4th Annual Connemara Meadow Preserve Mothing Event on Saturday, September 13, from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for this free and family-friendly event. We’ll set up special lights to attract all kinds of nocturnal moths and other cool insects. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see the preserve in a whole new light and learn about these amazing creatures. We can’t wait to see you there.
Our Tribe’s Fortune 250 Hours – Sue Kacines, Class of 2021
The learning field trips were the best part – I especially enjoyed experiencing and learning about a couple of the rare remnant prairies that we have in the area – Parkhill Prairie and Clymer Meadow were two of my favorites.
Our Tribe’s Fortune – Ruby: 4,000 Hours – Tom Shackelford
Focus not so much on the moment, but for all time. Accept our responsibility to do our share, sometimes more, and put back into nature a portion of what we have taken from it.
Monarch View Park: Progress Report on the H-E-B Pollinator Grant – Insights from Project Leader Laura Kuwayama
A vibrant native habitat is truly taking shape at Monarch View Park! This dream is becoming a reality thanks to the incredible collaboration of Blackland Prairie Chapter Project Lead, Laura Kuwayama, the City of Frisco Parks department, dedicated local volunteers, the North American Telugu Society (NATS), and the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists. With vital support from an H-E-B Pollinator Grant, Monarch Park now has a beautiful array of native species like Little Bluestem, Baptisia australis, and Wild Bergamot. These efforts are creating a crucial space for pollinators to thrive right here in Frisco!