photo by Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Lorrie Mathers Meet the Loggerhead Shrike, photo by Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Lorrie Mathers, captured at Hagerman National Wildlife Preserve. These predatory songbirds are… Read More →
Current News
Plano Heritage Farmstead Light Festival
From Lu Anne Ray (BPTMN VH/AT Director): We all know that COVID has made it difficult for many of the places where we volunteer to continue to operate including The… Read More →
2021 Greensource DFW Green Project Award – Alex Dubovsky
Our very own BPTMN Member Alex Dubovsky and his Trinity Coalition Water Trail Team were awarded the 2021 Green Project Award from Greensource DFW. What an honor for all this team’s commitment and hard work on the Trinity River Paddling Trail. Read more about the award at Greensource DFW link and scroll down to Green Project.
2021 Greensource DFW Sustainable Leadership Award – Bob Mione
The Texas Master Naturalist Blackland Prairie Chapter is pleased to announce that chapter member Bob Mione (Class of 2012) has been selected to receive a 2021 Green Source DFW Sustainable… Read More →
Deep Dives are Back!
The Chapter is pleased to announce that Deep Dives are back on a quarterly basis. Join us on Tuesday, November 16, 7pm, to hear Chapter Member and Master Naturalist Susan… Read More →
Outreach Events need You!
Hey BPTMN Speakers – We have received several requests for Master Naturalist speakers. Are you ready to share information on any of the listed topics below? If you are, please… Read More →
Dave Powell needs help on Friday 11/5 for Arbor Day prep for 1,670 Trees!
Hello BPTMN Members! Here is the information to sign up to plant trees on the banks of Wilson Creek in McKinney Greens Park on Saturday, November 6, including a link… Read More →
Outreach Events need You!
By Rhonda Sanchez, 2019 & Outreach Director
I am so happy to report that we finally have in person opportunities to share our Naturalist message with the public at upcoming events in Allen, Frisco, and McKinney.
Please go to this site to access the sign up for each event https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AACAE2F4-arbor
Allen Arbor Day Celebration – Oct 30th – 8:30 am to Noon
Location: Glendover Park
Setup Time: 8:30 am
Event time: 9am – Noon
Volunteers Needed: 4
Outreach Booth with Nature Journaling hands on craft
Frisco Buffalo Stomp_Wildflower Seed Planting – Oct 30th – 10:30 am to Noon
Location: North Meadow at Frisco Commons Park
Setup Time: 10:30am
Event Time: 11am to Noon
Volunteers Needed: 2
Outreach Booth
McKinney Wilson Creek Tree Planting Day – Nov 6th – 7:30 am to 12:30pm
Location: McKinney Greens
Setup Time: 7:30am
Event Time: 8 am to 12:30pm
Volunteers Needed: 4
Outreach Booth (Nature Journaling craft if supplies are still available)
Vulture Day at the BPRC
Celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center on Saturday, September 4. Learn how vultures are important to our environment, enjoy vulture-themed activities, and meet live raptor… Read More →
The first Saturday of September is International Vulture Awareness Day.
Vultures get a bad rap! People often associate them with death and disease and view them as dirty and ugly. However, vultures are incredible and essential birds who perform vital… Read More →