Vicki Sanders, Class of 2022 – “I have loved every minute of achieving my 500-hour milestone!”
Members
Our Tribe’s Fortune: Bronze 250 Hours – Jean Higgins
Jean Higgins, Class of 2022 – “Indeed, every child, regardless of their background or circumstance, deserves the opportunity to embrace the inherent splendor of nature as an essential part of their upbringing.”
Our Tribe’s Fortune: Bronze 250 Hours – Renee Dowhaniuk
Renee Dowhaniuk, Class of 2023 – “Being a Master Naturalist is like being a chef, your dish may be a little different than the next person. You will add a little bit of spice, unique to you and make your mission uniquely you.”
Welcome to our Tribe: Andrea Ridout, North Texas Chapter
Andrea Ridout, Class of 2009, North Texas Chapter transfer – “I recently moved to Addison and joined the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist group. When I attended the first meeting, I knew that I was in a room full of my peeps. Thanks for making me feel so welcome.”
2023 TMN Annual Conference Blackland Prairie Chapter Awardees
Congratulations to our fellow Blackland Prairie Chapter Annual Awardees!
The 2023 Annual Conference October 14 Eclipse at El Sauz Ranch is sponsored by the East Foundation.
Vickie Sanders, Class of 2022 – “Clouds. They can be lovely, or provide shade, or promise much needed rain, but on Saturday, October 14, they were NOT what we wanted to see. Eight buses with over 400 Texas Master Naturalists loaded up in McAllen and headed to El Sauz Ranch, very anxious to see what the day held.”
2023 Texas Master Naturalist 1st Place Award for Trees of North Texas Brochure (PDF download) by Lisa Travis
Andrea Ridout, Class of 2009 – “Lisa’s Trees of North Texas guide is so useful that she even won an award for it at this year’s Texas Master Naturalist Annual Conference.”
Eco Explorers On the Go!
Kathy Boys, Class of 2023 – “October took us to Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in East Plano. Master Naturalist, Daniel Miranda, was our tree and trail expert, guiding us along one of the many nature trails offered. Master Naturalists, Daniel Miranda, Randy Boys, Kathy Boys and Kim Montange, took 34 Girl Scouts, their leaders, and family on this adventure to earn four different badge levels (Daisy Shapes in Nature, Brownie Hiker, Junior Animal Habitats, and Cadette Trees). “
2023 November Blackland Prairie Chapter Meeting with Kimberlie Sasan | “Galls: Let’s Get Curiously Addicted!”
Kimberlie Sasan, Texas Master Naturalist – Crosstimbers Chapter (Tarrant County, Fort Worth Area) November 14, 2023 – Tuesday, 7:00 PM – IN PERSON and ONLINE MEETING – CLICK HERE FOR… Read More →
Our Tribe’s Fortune 1,000 Hours – Sue Makuta
Sue Makuta, Class of 2021 – There is a saying, “Bloom where you are planted.” I was born and raised in Colorado. I grew up in Cheyenne Canyon in the foothills of Colorado Springs. Being outside, exploring the canyons, raising gardens with my grandparents and mom, and enjoying nature were my playgrounds and activities.