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Texas Pollinator Bioblitz, October 11th – 27th, 2024

Observers can share their photos and videos on Instagram and Facebook (#TXPollinators). Pollinators can be difficult to identify, so observers are encouraged to post what they know, which may be a simple description of the species or its behavior.

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Ride of the Headless Horseman

Ride of the Headless Horseman by Melanie Schuchart. Praying Mantis, Order Mantodea, get their name from the position they hold their arms which are designed for grasping prey but appear as held in prayer.

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Community Outreach Booth for Educator Expo – Allen

Marla Layne, Class of 2023 BPTMN Community Outreach team (l to r) Kathy Boys, Tina Burke, and Barbara Hibberd demonstrated educational projects to area educators and student support groups during… Read More →

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McKinney Green Gardens Workday – Second Saturday of the Month

Mary Abercrombie, Environmental Outreach & Engagement Coordinator, City of McKinney and Class of 2022 Date: Second Saturday of the MonthTime: 9 am – 11 amLocation: McKinney Green Gardens, 3339 Alma… Read More →

Annual Events General

Connemara Mothing Event Summary

A big thank you to all those who attended our 3rd annual mothing event at Connemara! Whether you helped with a screen and lighting set-up or came to observe, you helped make our event a great one.

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Category – Hagerman Post

The Page above is populated with posts with the Category: Hagerman This page will be the link from our Partner and Projects page. Blackland Prairie Volunteer Partners, Chapter Supported Projects… Read More →

Class General

The application window for the 2025 New Class Training will be open from October 1st – 15th. – October 1st Post

The application window for the 2025 New Class Training will be open from October 1st – 15th. Apply HERE. Please note: We receive many more applications than we have spaces… Read More →

Current News General

Clymer Meadow Preserve Tour – September 28th

Greetings – The Nature Conservancy will be hosting a casual prairie tour this next Saturday. We will visit an area burned this summer, as well as an area planned for prescribed fire this fall. The late summer flowers are just beginning to bloom, the weather will be beautiful, and we hope to see you there!

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Prairie in Seed Guided Tours of Erwin Park at the Hill Top Pavilion

See Erwin Park in seed on this tour, guided by Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists. Learn about native plants’ benefits, including their water filtration qualities, importance to wildlife, and positive impacts on air quality.