From local ecology insights with Dr. Wayne Meyer to a high-energy treasure hunt, our recent reunion at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge had it all. Despite the elusive bald eagles, the breathtaking Snow Geese and friendly competition made for an unforgettable day on the trails.
New Class Training
Congratulations Blackland Prairie Chapter Class of 2025!
A hearty congratulations to the Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2025 on your graduation! Your dedication and hard work are an inspiration, and we’re so excited to welcome you to the community of stewards making a real difference for Texas’ natural wonders.
Class of 2025 Week 6 – Topic: Botany Speaker: Dr. George Diggs
If plants are your special interest – you would have loved our Week 6 training class on botany. Dr. George Diggs taught us about coevolution and using a dichotomous key. We’ll also never look at flowers the same way.
Class of 2025 Week 4 – Topic: Mammalogy Speaker: Bryon Clark
Cali Bakker, Class of 2024 – What a great class! Our Topic for week 4 was Mammalogy taught by our chapter’s own, Bryon Clark.
Class of 2025 Week 1 – Topic: Ecology Speaker: Sam Kieschnick
Cali Bakker, Class of 2024 – And we’re off to a fantastic start for the 2025 training class! On Wednesday, we met for our first class of the year – Ecology, taught by Sam Kieschnick.
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.”
The 2024 New Class online application is now open.
The online application is available HERE. If you want to preview the application, a PDF version is available HERE.
The online application will be available on October 18, 2023
You can preview a PDF version of the application here.
Our Tribe’s Fortune 1000 Hours – Fran Woodfin
Fran Woodin, 2007 – “. I was intrigued and decided to sign up. I have always been interested in nature and have degrees in biology and botany.”
Aquatics class at Connemara Meadow Preserve – June 3, 2023
Vicki Sanders, 2022 – On Saturday, June 3, members of the 2023 BPTMN Class joined LuAnne Ray for a “make-up” class on Aquatics in Connemara Meadow.