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BPTMN Newsletter – February 13, 2026
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, Love is in the air—and in the trees—this February as we dive into a season of discovery! 🦋 Whether… Read More →
2026 March Chapter Meeting with Jean Suplick | 400 Native Perennials: A story of seed packets, chaos, and community
🌱We’re ‘pollen’ out all the stops for our March 10th chapter meeting! Jean Suplick is joining us to share a story of 400 Native Perennials: A story of seed packets, chaos, and community.🌻
Deep Dive on From Backyard to Blackland: Raising Natives for Restorations with Heather Fell and Katelyn Miller
Join us on Wednesday, February 25th at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive with Heather Fell and Katelyn Miller, presenting From Backyard to Blackland: Raising Natives for Restorations, online via Zoom.
Community Engagement Spring 2026 Events
Ready to make an impact? 🦋 Community Engagement Director Tina Burke has already lined up a season full of outreach, from McKinney plant swaps to “Night on the Prairie” in Lucas. We’re looking for volunteers to join the team and help us share our love for the Blackland Prairie.
The Texas Bluebonnet
by Gary Howerton Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis or Texas lupine) The blue bonnet flower figures in many Native American tales and Spanish missions planted these flowers around their missions leading… Read More →
BPTMN Newsletter – January 16, 2026
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, Welcome to 2026! We’re kicking off the year with a fascinating look at nature’s “living opals” brought to life through the eyes… Read More →
2026 February Chapter Meeting with Laura Johnson | Raptors in North Texas
We are talon you—you won’t want to miss our February 10th meeting! 🦅 Join us as we welcome Laura Johnson, Executive Director of the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.
TPWD 2026 Texas Waters Webinar Series
Texas Parks and Wildlife present the 2026 Texas Waters Webinars, which are part of the certification process to become a Texas Waters Specialist. However, you do not need to be involved in the certification program to participate in these FREE webinars.
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details – 2026 Dates
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details for the 4th Tuesday in January, March and May, from 6-7 p.m. Attendees should arrive a few minutes early and bring their own drinks, as no food or virtual attendance option will be provided.