BPTMN Chapter Members: As you know, the 21st Texas Master Naturalist Program Annual Meeting will be hosted online starting Wednesday October 14th through Saturday October 17th. The Event Website is now LIVE with lots of information about this years Annual Meeting – check it out: https://cvent.me/5VDPlq Registration will open on Wednesday, August 5. Now is the... Read More →
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA Work Group Facebook group. Sign up and keep up with what's going on. Help in LLELA’s native plant nursery. Assist in workdays to plant prairie... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for... Read More →
WhenSat, October 3, 2020, 8am – 9am WhereAlma and Tatum Rd, Allen, TX (Meadow Preserve Parking Lot) (map)
Only allowed 5 workers so anyone interested should email me - lray.bptmn@gmail.com - to guarantee I have a spot for them to work. For people of all physical levels, tasks... Read More →
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time to make observations on the prairie restoration. Meet: He will start at the Hilltop Pavillion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie... Read More →
Program: Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers: Presented by entomologists: Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer... Read More →
The program is: Sassy Sunflowers for North Texas, presented by Carol Clark. Learn about the characteristics of seven local native sunflowers species, along with some oddball facts about their uses and... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels.... Read More →
Program: Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers: Presented by entomologists: Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet: He will meet on the far northeast corner of the parking lot in front of... Read More →
Only allowed 5 workers so anyone interested should email me - lray.bptmn@gmail.com - to guarantee I have a spot for them to work. For people of all physical levels, tasks include removing weeds and pruning prairie plants. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, your favorite garden tools and plenty of water. Social distancing will... Read More →
We’re Making Seed Bombs! When: Saturday, October 10 9am-11am Join us to make seed bombs! Seed bombs contain native plant seeds that will later be launched in our prairies to... Read More →
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects may... Read More →
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time to make observations on the prairie restoration. Meet: He will start at the Hilltop Pavillion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie... Read More →
Program: Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers: Presented by entomologists: Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer... Read More →
"Interpreting Wildlife Track and Sign” – Dwight Wilson Dwight will share how his mentors taught him to identify and interpret track and sign. Learn how you can track wildlife through... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist 2020 Annual Meeting is going virtual! As a result of the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Master Naturalist Program has decided to suspend this year’s in-person event in Houston, Texas, in favor of a fully virtual experience. The decision reflects TMN’s responsibility to protect the health and wellbeing of its... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
Program: Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers: Presented by entomologists: Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer... Read More →
Only allowed 5 workers so anyone interested should email me - lray.bptmn@gmail.com - to guarantee I have a spot for them to work. For people of all physical levels, tasks... Read More →
Community Center Trail Maintenance Volunteer Day 10/17/20, 8-11 AM If you have a large group, please RSVP an estimated number of participants to mckinneyparksfoundation@gmail.com. 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM McKinney Community Center Trail Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to sign a waiver and meet the group. Individuals needing to earn service hours can... Read More →
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA Work Group Facebook group. Sign up and keep up with what's going on. Help in LLELA’s native plant nursery. Assist in workdays to plant prairie... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time to make observations on the prairie restoration. Meet: He will start at the Hilltop Pavillion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location: 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity Saturday, September... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet: He will meet on the far northeast corner of the parking lot in front of... Read More →
Only allowed 5 workers so anyone interested should email me - lray.bptmn@gmail.com - to guarantee I have a spot for them to work. For people of all physical levels, tasks... Read More →
October 24 Tree Walk: (AT) Frisco Tree Walk: A walking tour of a riparian woodland area, sponsored by Frisco Urban Forestry Board and Natural Resources Department. When: Saturday, October 24, at 9:00-10:30am. (The tree walk be begin immediately after a short “Arborfest” event tree planting ceremony). Attendees will learn about key native (and invasive) trees... Read More →
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA Work Group Facebook group. Sign up and keep up with what's going on. Help in LLELA’s native plant nursery. Assist in workdays to plant prairie... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time to make observations on the prairie restoration. Meet: He will start at the Hilltop Pavillion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location: 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... Read More →
PTAS Chapter Meetings Counts as 1 hour of AT for Master Naturalists Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, September through November, and January through May at the Heard Natural Science Museum in McKinney. For directions, click HERE to view map, or you can call... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet: He will meet on the far northeast corner of the parking lot in front of the Wylie Library. Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am Project: Prairie restoration in open space in front of and behind the Wylie Library. Location: 300 Country... Read More →
Program: Common Freshwater Fish of the Blackland Prairie Presenter: Mike Petrick Description: Mike will provide insight into what makes a fish a fish including their basic anatomy and review the common freshwater fish species found in our area and how to identify them. Mike is a graduate of Angelo State University. He taught in San... Read More →
Program: Common Freshwater Fish of the Blackland Prairie Presenter: Mike Petrick Description: Mike will provide insight into what makes a fish a fish including their basic anatomy and review the common freshwater fish species found in our area and how to identify them. Mike is a graduate of Angelo State University. He taught in San... Read More →
Only allowed 5 workers so anyone interested should email me - lray.bptmn@gmail.com - to guarantee I have a spot for them to work. For people of all physical levels, tasks include removing weeds and pruning prairie plants. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, your favorite garden tools and plenty of water. Social distancing will... Read More →
