Get your hands dirty for a good cause! Help us plant a vital habitat for butterflies and native pollinators. We’ll be at Monarch Gardens on Oct. 2 & 16 from 9 AM to NOON. Sign up today to take part!
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5th Annual Connemara Mothing Event on Saturday September 12, 7pm – 9pm
Hey everyone! Get ready for a night of discovery at the Annual Connemara Meadow Preserve Mothing Event on Saturday, September 12, from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for this free and family-friendly event. We’ll set up special lights to attract all kinds of nocturnal moths and other cool insects. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see the preserve in a whole new light and learn about these amazing creatures. We can’t wait to see you there.
Last Saturday Workday – Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – June Update
Thank you to those who volunteered with us! The summer is in full bloom at the Monarch Gardens ☀️🐝
Thanks to your hard work and dedication, we tackled plenty of garden tasks, including weeding beds, clearing pathways, and turning compost to keep the garden healthy and thriving. Your efforts help make the Monarch Gardens a welcoming space for people, pollinators, and wildlife alike.
Invitation to Participate in Environmental Research
We’re sharing a great opportunity to support environmental research! Our own Randy Boys recently learned about a study being conducted by an intern at the Hagerman Preserve for her Master’s thesis at Arizona State University.
Exploring Native Ecosystems with Bethany ED Burke
Caterpillars, kites, and “purple pineapples,” oh my! 🦋🍍 If you are looking for some fresh inspiration for your native landscaping, you have to check out the amazing content from Bethany ED Burke. We’ve put together a quick summary of her best deep-dives into our local North Texas ecosystems. Read below to learn how you can build a thriving pocket prairie right in your own yard! 🌼🐝
Last Saturday Workday – Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – Updated Summer Hours!
Join us for the Last Saturday Workday in the Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We offer hands-on opportunities focused on native and drought-tolerant gardening, composting, water conservation, and general garden maintenance.
Behavioral Wonders: Mating or Combat?
Caught in the act! 🐍 Are these two snakes mating or locked in a dance of dominance? Get the scoop on these wild interactions and learn how to tell the difference! 🧐🌿
Letter to A Friend
By John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019 “I wrote this in January of 2020 on a lazy Sunday afternoon while watching football and glancing out the window at the American Kestrel below.”
The Sunrise
By John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019: “From the earliest faint light of astronomical sunrise through civil sunrise, to the sun cresting the horizon; witnessing the start of a new day has always been my favorite time of day.”
Update – Last Saturday Workday – McKinney Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park
Check out these photos from our Last Saturday Workday in Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We offer hands-on opportunities focused on native and drought-tolerant gardening, composting, water conservation, and general garden maintenance.