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.
Members
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.
2025 January Chapter Meeting with Class of 2024 | Ted Talks
Join us for the 1st Blackland Prairie Chapter Meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 14th at 7 PM CST, in Person or online via Zoom.
2024 December Blackland Prairie Chapter Holiday Party
We are excited to invite our Blackland Prairie Chapter members to our annual holiday party! This event is In-Person only! It will be an excellent opportunity to catch up with Partners, Project Leaders, the 2024 Meeting & Deep Dive Speakers, Mothing setup friends, and fellow chapter members to celebrate the holiday season.
We hope to see you there!
The application window for the 2025 New Class Training has closed.
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