🌾 Discover how a massive, 2,000-acre constructed wetland naturally purifies and recycles millions of gallons of water for North Texas while doubling as a vibrant living laboratory. Join us as Kayleigh Bucur, Executive Director and fellow Master Naturalist, reveals how this incredible nature-based solution bridges wildlife conservation, water engineering, and community stewardship. 🐸
Chapter Meetings
2026 July Chapter Meeting – Celebrate 20 Years with Us! | Mid-Year Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate two decades of service, community, and digital storytelling! Whether you’ve been with us since LeRoy Thompson first asked his famous question or you just joined our ranks, we want to celebrate the shared roots and passion that have grown our chapter into what it is today. Join us at our next meeting to share memories, connect with fellow members, and look ahead to the next 20 years of making a difference together.
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! 🌱
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!🐸
2026 April Chapter Meeting with Grayson Dean | Dazed and Confused
🔦 Are you Dazed and Confused about how artificial light affects wildlife? On April 14th, Grayson Dean will guide us through the critical impact of light pollution on migratory birds. We are thrilled to feature one of our own members for this important discussion! See you there! 🐦
2026 March Chapter Meeting with Jean Suplick | 400 Native Perennials: A story of seed packets, chaos, and community
🌱We’re ‘pollen’ out all the stops for our March 10th chapter meeting! Jean Suplick is joining us to share a story of 400 Native Perennials: A story of seed packets, chaos, and community.🌻
2026 February Chapter Meeting with Laura Johnson | Raptors in North Texas
We are talon you—you won’t want to miss our February 10th meeting! 🦅 Join us as we welcome Laura Johnson, Executive Director of the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.
2026 January Chapter Meeting with Class of 2025| Class “Ted Talks”
Start 2026 with nature! 🌿 Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter on Tuesday, Jan 13th at 7 PM for a special presentation featuring our Class of 2025 graduates.
2025 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 chapter meeting presenters, deep dive speakers, mothing setup friends, and fellow chapter members to celebrate the holiday season.
We hope to see you there!
2025 November Chapter Meeting with Laurie Sheppard | Endangered Butterflies
Join us on November 11th at 7 PM. We are thrilled to welcome Laurie Sheppard, Class of 2017, for a special presentation on endangered butterflies and the vital conservation work being done to protect them.