Please join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Anthony Joseph “Tony” Manasseri (1946 – 2026). We will gather for a relaxed afternoon of remembrance, conversation, and connection on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at The Landing at Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney, Texas. Your presence would be a deeply meaningful gift to our family as we come together to honor Tony’s generous heart and the immense joy he brought to all of our lives.
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Last Saturday Workday – Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – Updated Summer Hours!
Join us for the Last Saturday Workday in the Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We offer hands-on opportunities focused on native and drought-tolerant gardening, composting, water conservation, and general garden maintenance.
Congratulations to the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2026!
On May 13th, we celebrated this incredible group and their completion of the training class requirements.
The Accessibility Team Needs You!
The Accessibility Team is looking for help with web design, trail assessments, copy writing, and organizational assistance.
In Remembrance of Tony Manasseri, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist, Class of 2007
We lost a valuable member this past week. Tony Manasseri was a one man show for our chapter. He joined committees, did physical labor, was active in almost every facet of our chapter.
SAVE THE DATE: June 4 for the Mural Reveal at the Monarch Gardens (formerly Green Gardens) at Gabe Nesbitt Park
SAVE THE DATE: June 4, 4:30 pm, we’ll be hosting a Mural Reveal at the City of McKinney Monarch Gardens (formerly Green Gardens) at Gabe Nesbitt Park.
Introducing the Interactive Trees of North Texas Digital Key
This web app provides a dynamic experience for those identifying species on the go. It allows users to navigate through plant characteristics via a streamlined interface, making it easier than ever to identify local woody plants without needing a printed copy. You can access the digital key directly through your browser or scan the QR code to load it on your smartphone.
40th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour on May 16th
The Nature Conservancy is celebrating 40 years of conservation work at the Clymer Meadow Preserve in 2026! We invite you to visit the prairie as a part of the 40th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour on May 16th. Come see the bright spring colors as we walk through this relic, old-growth tallgrass prairie.
Community Engagement 2026 Events – May Update
This May is packed with fantastic community engagement events across North Texas, covering everything from pocket prairie presentations to evening mothing events! 🦋🌿 Volunteers are already stepping up to share the love of nature, with just a couple of spots left to fill before the month wraps up. 🌍
Rick’s Picks from the iNaturalist City Challenge BioBlitz event and iNaturalist tallied results during April 24-27
Nature is showing off its best colors for the 2026 BioBlitz! 🌿✨ From the metallic glow of the Dogbane Leaf Beetle to the striking patterns of the Texas Milkweed Beetle, these tiny neighbors play a huge role in our local ecosystem.