☀️ 🌼 May Magic in the Blackland Prairie – Celebrating New Horizons 🦋 🌿 May has arrived with a flourish, bringing a season of celebration and fresh opportunities to our… Read More →
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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.
2026 June Chapter Meeting with Bob Richie | Hidden Partners: The Role of Fungi in Plant Growth
🍄 Join us as we uncover the secret, symbiotic handshakes happening right beneath our feet. We’re exploring how plants and fungi became the ultimate “sole-mates” and why their ancient partnership is a total game-changer for life on Earth. It’s going to be a spore-tacular look at the connections that keep our planet thriving! 🌱
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.
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. 🌍
BPTMN Newsletter – April 20, 2026
🌿 🌸 Spring in Full Bloom – Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists 🐦 🦋 April has arrived in North Texas, and with it, the Blackland Prairie has transformed… Read More →
Ain’t no Party like a Moth Night Party with Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist in McKinney!
Step into the wild after dark!
Using special UV lights, we’ll attract and observe moths and other nighttime species as part of a Mothing BioBlitz, a snapshot of the biodiversity in McKinney. See moths and other nocturnal insects up close, learn how to use the iNaturalist app to record observations, and help us document species that call McKinney home!
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. ❤️
Community Engagement 2026 Events – April & May Update
Ready to make an impact? 🦋 Tina Burke has a full spring of Earth Day, BioBlitzes, & Mothing! Help us share the prairie love. Grab a shift today! 🌎
2026 May Chapter Meeting with Braeden Duffee | Collin County Croakers!
🐸 Is your knowledge of local amphibians a little… “croaky”? On May 12th, join us as Braeden Duffee, Nature Preserve Manager at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, presents: Collin County Croakers! 🌿 Braeden will guide us through the fascinating life histories and identification of our local frogs and toads. You won’t want to miss this “un-frog-ettable” evening!🐸