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BooksCurrent NewsLibraryShaking of the Trees PostShaking the Trees

Kingbird Highway by Kenn Kaufman: A Book Review by the Chapter Librarian

Linder Orourke, Class of 2023 – This story is one long tale of Kaufman’s obsession with birds and the magic he experienced when finding rare ones. Every one of his forays into the wilds of America and Mexico and Canada in search of ornithological wonders was funded by his odd jobs like apple picking.

04/09/2025

Chapter NewsletterGeneral

BPTMN Newsletter – April 11, 2025

This edition celebrates member achievements with Georgette Guernsey’s service award interview and National Volunteer Month spotlights on Mary Abercrombie and Imelda Everett, who is launching the HOME Program to support… Read More →

04/09/2025

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Thank you! Imelda Everett, HOME Program Leader

We celebrate our Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for National Volunteer Month with a spotlight on our new Project Leader, Imelda Everett of the Blackland Prairie HOME Program. Read more about her latest initiative to provide resources to our home and land owners in Collin County.!

04/08/2025

Current NewsGeneralProgram HOMEShaking the Trees

Introducing…the HOME Program 

Are you interested in introducing native plants to your yard or attracting butterflies? Would you like to save time and money watering your plants?  If so, we encourage you to explore Program HOME.  

04/07/2025

Advanced TrainingCommunity Engagement

NTMWD STREAM TRAILER TRAINING COURSE

Lauren Plunk, Watershed Manager of NTMWD – We have had many requests to set up a “Train the Trainer” session for our popular Stream Trailer. Completing this training allows your organization to “check out” the trailer (under a free rental agreement) for events in your community, which will vastly increase stewardship and conservation messaging in our watersheds.  

04/04/2025

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Thank you! Mary Abercrombie

We are celebrating our Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for National Volunteer Month, starting with Mary Abercrombie, Class of 22!

04/03/2025

FriscoGeneral

Moth Night at Frisco’s Grand Park

Rick Travis, Class of 2018 – Our Blackland Prairie Chapter “Moth Squad” will join Play Frisco for the City Nature Challenge “Mothing” at the Grand Park event in Frisco on April 26 from 7:30 -10:30 p.m. A Mothing BioBlitz uses UV lights to attract and record nocturnal insects. It’s a “species snapshot” for that location and date, utilizing the iNaturalist app.

04/02/2025

Current NewsShaking the Trees

Rare Coyote on trail cam

Paul Napper, Class of 2015 – Black Coyotes (melanistic) comprise about 5.7% of the coyote population.

The first one I’ve ever seen appeared on my trail cams this year. Over the years, I’ve had many coyotes on trail cams but never a melanistic one. I set up three or four trail cams on deer trails and deer scrapes yearly. The goal is to find where and when the bigger bucks are moving.

03/19/2025

Chapter NewsletterGeneral

BPTMN Newsletter – March 17, 2025

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Sure! This month’s newsletter is brimming with thrilling news, uplifting tales, and fantastic chances to engage with the natural world and bond with other nature enthusiasts…. Read More →

03/17/2025

Current NewsMembers

Eco Explorers in Frisco & Raptor Center: Girl Scout Program with the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists

Vicki Sanders, Class of 2022 – Eco Explorers in Frisco and at our Partner Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.

Members this is an excellent opportunity to interact with and encourage Girl Scouts to get outside and learn more about the Blackland Prairie and all its components.

03/17/2025

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