Submitted by: Leah Justice, Class of 2021 – Local media articles about the Emerald Ash Borer and have you spotted an emerald ash borer? Texas A&M AgriLife wants to know….
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Community Engagement Booth on Earth Day at University of Texas Dallas
Kathy Boys, Class of 2023 – On April 25th Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists had the pleasure of celebrating all things Earth Day at University of Texas Dallas’s Earthweek event. It was a delight to engage with over 75 inquisitive students and faculty/staff about our program, flowers and pollinators, environmental stewardship, their Bee Campus program and pocket prairies.
Celebrating the Success of the BPTMN Class of 2024!
Lisa Travis, 2024 BPTMN Training Director – We’re thrilled to share the news of the successful completion of training for the Blackland Prairie Chapter Class of 2024! The Landing at Myers Park was packed with over 150 guests who joined us in celebrating their achievements.
City of McKinney Plant Resue!
Mary Abercrombie, Class of 2022 – Wearing her Environmental Outreach & Engagement Coordinator for Environmental Services, Office of Environmental Sustainability, City of McKinney Hat:
We need our Chapter’s help with a Plant Rescue Event.
May 3, 2024
BPTMN Newsletter – May 3, 2024 Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, Additional Naturalist events are available, and we do not want you to miss out! Read about our special “NOTE”… Read More →
Scissor-tailed (Butter) Flycatcher
Balaji Devarajan, Class of 2022 – Scissor-tailed Flycatchers have taken residence near the fields by my house, and I spend hours watching them!
When I told these birds I am a Texas Master Naturalist, they challenged me with a butterfly ID quiz!
I guessed 6 out of 8 correct.
BPTMN’s Eco Explorers’ Spring Explorations
Vicki Sanders, BPTMN 2022 Our Girl Scouts have been very busy this Spring semester with over 100 girls signing up for events in January, February, March, and April! The program… Read More →
Friends of Hagerman NWR Choctaw Cultural Day
Patricia Crain – Join us for a fun-filled Saturday on May 11th at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge as we celebrate the heritage of the third-largest Indigenous peoples of the United States. The Choctaw Cultural Center will bring several activities and exhibits to Hagerman NWR: show and tell cultural artifacts, weapons tables, stickball demonstrations, atlatl demonstrations, dance, and other activities will be presented by the Native American Choctaws.
National Volunteer Week 2024
The Blackland Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists stands as a testament to the power of volunteerism and its ability to bring about positive change in the community. The dedication of volunteers not only enriches the environment but also fosters a sense of unity and purpose among its members. It’s the passion and energy of individuals like you that fuel the success of conservation efforts and inspire others to join in the mission to educate others and conserve the natural beauty of Texas. As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, let’s continue to nurture this spirit of service and commitment to the environment. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the Blackland Prairie and beyond.
Thoughts From Behind the Viewfinder Vol 3. Part 2
John W. Garbutt, Class of 2019- Around Thanksgiving the autumn color reaches its late and brief climax. I hope to use the canvas nature provides as a backdrop for the ducks on the pond.