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MembersShaking of the Trees Post

Clyde Camp’s Screech Owl (Megascops asio) Cam Footage

Clyde Camp, 2010 – reprint from Shaking of the Trees Newsletter First Edition dated April 12, 2020.
Clyde Camp has a nest cam of his screech owl inhabitants

01/01/2023

Chapter MeetingsGeneral

2023 January – Class of 2022 TMN “Ted Talks”

Lisa Travis, 2018 – For January, instead of one speaker, we have four! For our final class in 2022, Members-in-training had the opportunity to present a five-to-ten-minute “Ted Talk” on any topic from the Texas Master Naturalist curriculum. Sixteen members presented on a wide variety of topics, and each did an excellent job. Everyone in attendance agreed that it was a huge success. Four members have agreed to reprise their presentations for the chapter.

12/16/2022

GeneralMembersShaking of the Trees Post

Our Tribe’s Fortune 1,000 Hours – Sarah Densmore

Sarah Densmore, 2021 – I’m currently working on a Master in Science in Wildlife Science, and being a TMN (with so many volunteer hours in one year) was a key reason as to why I was accepted into the masters program.

12/01/2022

MembersShaking of the Trees Post

Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Charlise Hill-Larson

Charlise Hill-Larson, 2019 – My interests as a Master Naturalist includes birding, native landscapes and helping others to experience the wonder, beauty and healing power of the natural world. I spend the majority my volunteer time as a trail guide and a birder, though to be honest, serving as the Chapter VP is the volunteer work that has helped me to reach 500 hours.

12/01/2022

MembersShaking of the Trees Post

Our Tribe’s Fortune 250 Hours – Lisa Runyon

Lisa Runyon, 2015 – I’ve stayed involved in BPTMN because our chapter does two things well. First, our chapter excels in providing quality advanced training opportunities including the speakers at our monthly meetings. They have raised my awareness and inspired me in so many ways. Because of advanced training, I continue to grow as a naturalist. Secondly, our chapter does a great job of providing a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to choose from.

12/01/2022

MembersShaking of the Trees Post

Texas Master Naturalists, Blackland Prairie Chapter

Rick Travis, 2018 –
2022 was an eventful year for the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Chapter! The Covid scourge FINALLY began to loosen its grip on us, and as the year progressed, we began transitioning back to in-person chapter meetings, classes, and volunteer activities. Online meetings helped keep us stitched together in 2020 and 2021, but (in my humble opinion) there’s no substitute for in-the-flesh gatherings.

12/01/2022

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2022 December – Blackland Prairie Chapter Holiday Party

Linda Nixon, 2018 BPTMN Holiday Party – Dec 13   Hello there Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists!   This is your official invitation to the 2022 BPTMN Holiday Party on Tuesday,… Read More →

11/13/2022

Members

Our Tribe’s Fortune 15,000 Hours – Karen Mitchell

Karen Mitchell, 2011 – I volunteer at Blackland Prairie Raptor Center and Outdoor Learning Center.  I love working with animals and both of these venues meet that goal.  I also volunteer as an Ombudsman for the State of Texas.  

10/17/2022

Members

Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Leah Justice

Leah Justice, 2021 –
Most of my volunteer time is spent working in Animal Care at the Heard Museum.  I really love taking care of the animals and watching how excited all the visitors are when they interact with animals and nature.  The Animal Care team is a great group of people to work with. 

10/15/2022

Members

Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Sue Makuta

Susan Makuta, 2021 –
I volunteer at a variety of places and activities: Blackland Prairie Raptor Center – Rehab; and events;  Heard Nature Preserve – Gardens, Butterfly House, trail guide and  Special events; Heritage Farmstead Native Garden; PISD Holifield Science Learning Center – Animal Room and  Field Trip Guide.  Within the chapter, I am on the Training Committee, Hospitality Committee and the Natureabilty Committee.  

10/15/2022

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