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Help Conserve Monarch Roosts Community Science Survey

Help collect local data to research fall Monarch migration roosts in Texas.

10/01/2026

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The application window for the 2027 Training Program is now OPEN

The application window for the 2027 Training Program is now OPEN!

10/01/2026

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September Lunch and Learn Webinar: Fall is for Butterfly Watching!

The September Texas A&M webinar hosted by Molly Keck is coming up this Wednesday!

09/28/2026

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Cissy St. John Memorial Education Series: Native Bee FUNdamentals

The Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist chapter is pleased to present the second event in the Cissy St. John Memorial Education Series.

09/28/2026

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Beneficial Insects and Common Pests in the Garden

This publication provides examples of pests and signs of their presence in a garden while explaining the important beneficial insects.

09/24/2026

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Peter Kaestner’s Historic 10,000-Species Milestone

Join Audubon Dallas for an evening with legendary birder Peter Kaestner as he shares thrilling stories from his historic milestone of seeing 10,000 bird species in the wild. Space is limited, so visit the link to register today and take part in an exciting silent auction benefiting local conservation!

09/19/2026

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Project Conclusion for Frisco’s Monarch View Park 2026 Pollinators for Texas Grant

Our 2026 Pollinators for Texas project is complete, and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact we’ve made! With the generous support from H-E-B and in collaboration with the Texas Master Naturalist Program, we’ve been able to enhance an 8,129 sq ft area was with 992 plants installed by 98 volunteers and over 309 iNaturalist observations.

09/15/2026

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The application window for the 2027 Training Program will open on October 1, 2026

The application window for the 2027 Training Program will open on October 1, 2026

09/13/2026

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BPTMN Newsletter – September 2026 Editon

🍂 🦗 Welcome to the September 2026 edition! From celebrating our third ‘Pollinators for Texas’ grant award to gearing up for fall planting workdays, and welcoming our next generation of trainees, our chapter continues to build lasting connections across North Texas. Explore all of our newest community stories, training recap videos, and volunteer calls below. 🌳 🌿

09/12/2026

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September Chapter Meeting Business Slides

Did you miss some of the information while watching the chapter meeting online?

09/10/2026

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