Interactions with nature and mental health are intertwined. We often feel better when we are in nature. But this is not just a subjective experience for people who love nature. In this session, we will describe how nature contributes to human well-being based on research from various fields.
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Eco Explorers in Frisco & Raptor Center: Girl Scout Program with the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists
Vicki Sanders, Class of 2022 – Eco Explorers in Frisco and at our Partner Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.
Members this is an excellent opportunity to interact with and encourage Girl Scouts to get outside and learn more about the Blackland Prairie and all its components.
Our Tribe’s Fortune – Ruby: 4,000 Hours – Georgette Guernsey
Georgette Guernsey, Class of 2004 – Georgette Guernsey highlights the importance of mentorship from county extension agents and park rangers in her Master Naturalist journey.
2025 April Chapter Meeting with Laura Kimberly | “The Joy of Flies”
Taxonomically known as the Diptera, Flies are colorful, elusive, beguiling, acrobatic, charming, and helpful. So, you ask, there’s more to flies than filth and bite? Yes! How would you know? Laura will guide you in finding the joy of flies by taking a closer look at qualities across the vast diversity of the Diptera with an overview of dipteran life histories, feeding habits, beneficial behaviors, and essential fly family identification.
Eco Explorers: Girl Scout Program with the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists
Vicki Sanders, Class of 2022 – Eco Explorers is an excellent opportunity to interact with and encourage Girl Scouts to get outside and learn more about the Blackland Prairie and all its components.
2025 March Chapter Meeting with Brent Franklin | “Amazing world of Odonata”
Join us for the March Blackland Prairie Chapter Meeting with Brent Franklin on the “Amazing World of Odonata” on Tuesday, March 11th, at 7 PM CST, in person or online via the Zoom platform.
A Vulture Valentine: Petunia’s Sweet Treat
Tina Burke, Class of 2024 – Happy Valentine’s Day! I had the honor of making Valentine’s boxes this week at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.
Teaching About Monarchs – A Train the Trainer Program – Feb 13 – 7 PM – Encore Event
Teaching About Monarch Butterflies equips individuals with the skills to deliver compelling, non-technology-based presentations about the Monarch butterfly’s life cycle and migration. This hands-on training uses only two posters, making it accessible and straightforward and delivered without technology. The program is ideal for Texas Master Naturalists, teachers, and nature enthusiasts.
Our Tribe’s Fortune – Gold: 1,000 Hours – Renee Dowhaniuk
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
2025 February Chapter Meeting with Liz Tipps and Scott Aldrich | “Let’s Be Careful Out There”
Join us for the February Blackland Prairie Chapter Meeting with Liz Tipps and Scott Aldrich on First Aid on Tuesday, February 11th at 7 PM CST.