Leah Justice, Class of 2021 – “Being outside is my happy place. One day, I came across a conversation on social media about quails in Connemara where someone mentioned Texas Master Naturalists.”
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Apricity is a hiemal word!
Balaji Devarajan, Class of 2022 – weather for an entire week between Jan 21st and 27th. After a long wait, there was light at the end of the week. That Sunday Jan 28th was literally a SUN-day as the sun shone bright on a clear sky. That’s also when I came across a new word “apricity”.
Our Tribe’s Fortune: Ruby 4,000 Hours – Rick Travis
Rick Travis, Class of 2018 – “Accommodating the growing number of people wanting to undergo training and join the Chapter.”
Our Tribe’s Fortune: Silver 500 Hours – Marla Lane
Marla Layne, Class of 2023 – “I have been fortunate to have tremendous mentors.”
Our Tribe’s Fortune: Silver 500 Hours – Vicki Sanders
Vicki Sanders, Class of 2022 – “I have loved every minute of achieving my 500-hour milestone!”
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!
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.”