From “education trunks” to a Junior Master Naturalist pilot, the YES Committee is growing! Discover how we’re inspiring the next generation.
Shaking the Trees
Monarch View Park Planting April 18 2026
On April 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we’ll use the remaining funds from the second HEB grant and a chapter grant to plant the fourth phase of the project. We’re excited to have One Earth One Chance, Frisco High School, and Centennial High School helping with this next phase.
Work day at Sally Evan’s home
Susan Abernethy shared highlights and photos from our recent workday at Sally Evans’ home. A great day of habitat work and chapter camaraderie!
Lights Out, Dallas! Spring 2026 Survey
Migration season has officially arrived! 🐦⬛🦉🦜 Here is the key information for the upcoming bird conservation surveys in Downtown Dallas. Reach out to join our daily survey teams from March 16 to May 31. It’s a small commitment that makes a huge difference for bird conservation in Texas.
Clearing the Way for Spring: Protecting Trout Lilies in Plano Parks
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.
The Humble Bee of Harriet, Texas
When BPTMN’s Arica Shields (Class of ’22) found a lethargic Sonora Bumblebee in Harriett, TX, she stepped up as a member of the “royal guard.” From hand-feeding sugar water to providing a cozy overnight greenhouse stay, it’s a sweet story of a human-bee connection. Read how Arica helped a future colony thrive!
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.”
Cooper’s Hawk
Remember the ‘white aliens’ of 2020? 👽 For this week’s Flashback Friday, we’re revisiting John Garbutt’s wonderful chronicle of a Cooper’s Hawk family—from incubation to the surprise discovery of ‘Thing 5.’ It’s a beautiful reminder of the magic we find when we slow down and observe.
The Texas Bluebonnet
We’re dusting off this fan-favorite article to inspire you for the next bluebonnet season. Learn why these rock-hard seeds need a little “tough love” to bloom, why 8 hours of sun is the magic number, and how a half-eaten cantaloupe can be your best organic pest control. 🍈