Enhancements and Upcoming Developments for the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center” is an insightful presentation that highlights the recent upgrades and future initiatives at our center. Join us as we explore… Read More →
BPTMN Newsletter – August 18, 2024
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, You can access our latest newsletter from our Chapter’s Home Page at bptmn.org, click on the “Blackland Prairie Newsletter” image OR by direct link – https://txmn.org/bptmn/newsletters/ This… Read More →
A Walk Through the Woods – A Healing Experience
A Poem by Linda Barnes, Class of 2024 – A Walk Through the Woods – A Healing Experience
Gathering Moss: A Book Review by the Chapter Librarian
Gathering Moss: by Robin Wall Kimmerer A Book Review by the TMN Blackland Prairie Chapter Librarian Linder O’Rourke August 5, 2024 This lovely narrative begins with Robin Kimmerer’s memories as… Read More →
Raptor Week virtual seminar series happening August 12-16
Elizabeth Tidwell |Wildlife Program Specialist I – Raptor Week is a virtual seminar series happening August 12-16, with a new speaker and topic every day starting at 12pm CST. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts about all things raptor!
Indigo Bunting on the Throne!
Balaji Devarajan, Class of 2022 – These photos are to share my excitement when I saw this handsome Indigo Bunting in a wild sunflower patch!! I went to Connemara Meadow to see a Barred Owl and I was not only lucky to see the owl, but also extra lucky to see the Bunting on a sunflower.
Late Summer Deep Dives (Advanced Training) to beat the heat!
Cali Bakker, Class of 2024 – “Requiem for a Wren”, with ED Burke and “Pocket Prairies of the Blackland Prairie Chapter”, with Susan Abernethy.
Lights Out, Texas! 2024 Curriculum Pilot Project – August
Mei Ling Liu, Director of Lights Out Texas – The Lights Out, Texas! founding and
coordinating partners are working together to create two curricula that can be implemented at
the 3rd – 5th grade and 6th – 8th grade levels. The goal is to provide these resources online
free of charge and encourage teachers to implement the curriculum in class.
BPTMN Newsletter – July 27, 2024
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, You can access our latest newsletter from our Chapter’s Home Page at bptmn.org, click on the “Blackland Prairie Newsletter” image OR by direct link – https://txmn.org/bptmn/newsletters/ If… Read More →
Reptile Appreciation Workshop with Sam Kieschnick hosted by North Texas Chapter.
Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist, TPWD – Presentations include the evolution of reptiles, alligators, snakes of North Central Texas, green anoles, red-eared sliders, and the history of hating snakes. We’ll also have live reptiles to look at!