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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!”

10/26/2023

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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.”

10/26/2023

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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.”

10/26/2023

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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.”

10/26/2023

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2023 TMN Annual Conference Blackland Prairie Chapter Awardees

Congratulations to our fellow Blackland Prairie Chapter Annual Awardees!

10/25/2023

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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.”

10/25/2023

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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.”

10/25/2023

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Our Colorful Pond Visitors

Barbara Hibberd, Class of 2023 – “Starting in the fall (usually between Halloween and Thanksgiving) several other species of ducks arrive to spend the winter. I am fortunate to live by Big Lake Park in Plano which is home to many interesting ducks. My husband and I also often picnic at Bethany Lakes Park in Allen where we can find several species that don’t come to the creek by our house.”

10/23/2023

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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). “

10/23/2023

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News Article – Trees Are Stressed. Now They Can Tell Us Why

Leah Justice, Class of 2021 – Submitted Bloomberg Article by Todd Woody – TreeTag sensors, developed by startup ePlant, can give homeowners, farmers and forestry managers early warning when trees are water stressed or in danger.

10/23/2023

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