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City of Plano Parks Trail MaintenanceGeneralVH

Plano Park – July Updates from Project Leader Jean Higgins

One primary focus has been the removal of privet (Ligustrum spp.), an aggressive non-native shrub that threatens native plant diversity and degrades habitat for wildlife. With support from Plano Parks and Recreation, our volunteers have been able to expand efforts. Plano has provided valuable assistance with follow-up herbicide treatments in cut areas and has been a true partner in helping us reach long-term restoration goals.

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2025 August Chapter Meeting and Mini Potluck with Rick Travis | Riparian Rock Stars: Trees of North Texas Highly Prized by Wildlife

Get ready to branch out and grow your knowledge at our next chapter meeting! PLUS, a Mini Potluck! We’re absolutely thrilled to have our very own President, Rick Travis, leading the charge as our speaker.

Rick’s going to take us on a fascinating journey through the North Texas woodlands, revealing the secrets of our key native trees.

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The Heard Museum needs Pre-School Storytime Readers!

The Heard Museum would like to expand its storytime to every Friday morning at ten.  This is for pre-schoolers.  At present it is only on the second and fourth Fridays.  If you would like to read to a group of little kids whose eyes get big and whose verbage is priceless.

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McKinney Green Gardens Workday: A Community Success!

The McKinney Green Gardens restoration project, a Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists (BPTMN)- approved project and a Chapter grant recipient, experienced a highly successful workday on July 5th.
Leading the charge were two dedicated BPTMN members: Mary Abercrombie, who also works with the City of McKinney Office of Sustainability, and Paulette Platko.

City of Plano Parks Trail MaintenanceCurrent NewsGeneralVH

Plano Park – June Updates from Project Leader Jean Higgins

Over the past several months, teams have cleared large volumes of this aggressive invader from the park’s natural areas. Privet creates dense thickets that crowd out native species, reduce biodiversity, and degrade wildlife habitat. By removing it, we are opening space for native grasses, wildflowers, trees and shrubs to thrive again—restoring balance to the landscape and supporting healthier ecosystems.

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Our Tribe’s Fortune 250 Hours – Trent Schultze, Class of 2019

Trent Schultze, a dedicated member of the Class of 2019, proudly achieved his 250 volunteer hours. He earned most of these hours as a trail guide at LLELA, leading monthly nature hikes and assisting with the popular full moon hikes. There’s something truly special about being in the woods or on the trail at night, and Trent’s commitment not only enriches the experiences of countless nature enthusiasts but also exemplifies the spirit of community service.

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Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Pamela Flaming, Class of 2015

I have worked on a variety of service projects, including Naturology kid’s camp at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, being a butterfly docent at Hagerman’s butterfly garden, and putting together a seminar for landowners on Wildlife Special Valuations and habitat improvement. Most recently, I have been working with Imelda Everett on introducing the HOME Program, which is aimed at helping homeowners and landowners to incorporate native landscaping into their home environments: anything from a container garden that attracts butterflies to improving habitat on larger properties.