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Annual Events
Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting – Sponsor and Vender Information
The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and complete Advanced Training requirements within one weekend. It is also a chance for program participants and partners to network, share ideas, and learn from efforts happening across Texas. Attendance typically exceeds 600+ participants, including volunteers, partners, and members of the public.
5th Annual Connemara Mothing Event on Saturday September 12, 7pm – 9pm
Hey everyone! Get ready for a night of discovery at the Annual Connemara Meadow Preserve Mothing Event on Saturday, September 12, 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.
Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting
Ready to explore wild Texas? 🌿 With 150+ expert-led classroom and field sessions, there’s something for every nature lover. Visit the Annual Meeting website to register and plan your adventure!
2026 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge April 24-27
2026 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge April 24-27 Get ready, North Texas 🦋—the 2026 City Nature Challenge is officially blooming across Frisco, Plano, and McKinney! We are taking photos of the flora and fauna of our community. Come help us show the world the incredible nature we have in DFW. ❤️
Join us as a presenter in 2026 Annual Meeting!
The 2026 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting heads to Waco, a unique ecological crossroads where the Blackland Prairie meets the Cross Timbers. We are now seeking dynamic Classroom and Field Session proposals that highlight this rich mosaic of grasslands, riparian corridors, and limestone bluffs. Whether showcasing Ice Age history at the Waco Mammoth National Monument or stewardship at Mother Neff State Park, your expertise can help train volunteers from across the state. This is a premier opportunity to recruit supporters for your specific conservation projects. Submit your proposal by May 15 to help shape our shared mission in Waco!
Lights Out, Dallas! Spring 2026 Survey
Migration season has officially arrived! 🐦⬛🦉🦜 Here is the key information for the upcoming bird conservation surveys in Downtown Dallas. Reach out to join our daily survey teams from March 16 to May 31. It’s a small commitment that makes a huge difference for bird conservation in Texas.
2025 December Blackland Prairie Chapter Holiday Party
We are excited to invite our Blackland Prairie Chapter members to our annual holiday party! This event is In-Person only! It will be an excellent opportunity to catch up with partners, project leaders, the chapter meeting presenters, deep dive speakers, mothing setup friends, and fellow chapter members to celebrate the holiday season.
We hope to see you there!
Our Blackland Prairie Chapter at the Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting 2025 in College Station.
Talk about chapter pride! Here is our group photo, snapped right after the fantastic Saturday evening dinner.
Lights out Dallas Fall 2025
Help local scientists and conservationists with a bird survey in downtown Dallas. The survey, which takes place from September 8 to November 28. Surveys are conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. During the peak migration period from October 13 to November 15, surveys will also take place on Saturdays. Participants should meet at the Perot Museum parking lot at 6 a.m. and will return to the same location at 8 a.m.