Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team! The information below will give you the basics. The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →
AT -Spring Creek Forest Preserve 28th Annual Trout Lily Walk- approved for 1 hour At to be logged as AT:BPTMN Other Pre- Approved Training Yes, Tom Frey, regionally acclaimed naturalist, will be with us again for the 28th year. Stroll on our trails to find Tom at the Trout lily field. Trout lilies are one... 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 Pavilion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location:Â 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team! The information below will give you the basics. The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →
Cradle of Texas Chapter member Kristine Rivers, founder of Birding for Fun, is pleased to be partnering with Rosenberg Library in Galveston to offer FREE virtual Beginning Birding classes by... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
Hello BPTMN Master Naturalists! You are invited to the March 2, 2021 virtual meeting of the Collin County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. The virtual meeting starts... Read More →
Monthly Public Speaker Series: the 1st Tuesday of the month from September to April. Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Approved for 1 hour AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Pre-Approved Training Location: They usually post zoom meeting info on website and Facebook a week or so before the meeting. https://springcreekforest.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/113504751995744/events Tuesday,... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team! The information below will give you the basics. The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →
Hello BPTMN!  We are pleased to be promoting an AT opportunity presented by one of our own BPTMN members, Carol Clark. She will be speaking at the virtual meeting... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet:Â 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:Â Â 300 Country... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team! The information below will give you the basics. The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work which involves realigning the chop block edging. Medium activity level. Cedar Removal - Helping to remove Eastern Red Cedars as they are cut. This is... Read More →
Texas Waters Webinar 2021 Series All Texas Waters webinars will be live from 6:30-7:30 PM CT. Note: Titles are topic holders and actual title may change closer to the webinar date. Members may log 1 hour AT for each webinar to be logged as AT: TX Waters Certification Training with the title of the webinar... Read More →
Logging VH:  Your VH should be logged as BPTMN: Blackland Prairie iNaturalist Project.  Break down your time as follows in the description box: (1) Time spent in the field recording observations (record location(s) of observations to the description box); (2) time spent online, identifying, editing, uploading your observations; (3) curating time reviewing, identifying, and commenting on other’s iNaturalist observations.  Twelve (12) hours VH/AT per day is... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team! The information below will give you the basics. The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... 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 Pavilion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew! On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
Texas Waters Webinar 2021 Series All Texas Waters webinars will be live from 6:30-7:30 PM CT. Note: Titles are topic holders and actual title may change closer to the webinar date. Members may log 1 hour AT for each webinar to be logged as AT: TX Waters Certification Training with the title of the webinar... Read More →
Each month, this event will be updated with current Speaker and other information. The Communications director will send out an email with Zoom meeting instructions. MARCH GUEST SPEAKER - Amy Monroy Presentation: The Heard Gardens: A History of Native Plants in Three Acres or So It’s easy today for many Master Naturalists to recognize that... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet:Â 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:Â Â 300 Country... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
We’ll have a workday from 9 to about noon, that will include plenty of time to make observations in the park natural areas. Meet: At the circle in front of the main pavilion. Project: Prairie restoration in the northern portion of Frisco Commons park. Location: 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX Volunteer Opportunities: Removing of encroaching small... Read More →
Schedule Your Work Time: FIRST TIME VOLUNTEERS: Will need to complete a volunteer waiver and provide proof of health insurance coverage. Each date and time slot can have up to... Read More →
TO ALL BPTMN Members: Here is great online AT opportunity courtesy of Friends of Hagerman Virtual Second Saturday program on the topic of Birding by Ear. Program:Â Birding by Ear--Non-passerine Version Speaker:Â Wayne Meyer, Associate Professor of Biology at Austin College Description:Â Birds can be hard to find, especially when the trees start leafing out... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... 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 Pavilion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location:Â 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
We’ll have a workday from 9 to about noon, that will include plenty of time to make observations in the park natural areas. Meet: At the circle in front of the main pavilion. Project: Prairie restoration in the northern portion of Frisco Commons park. Location: 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX Volunteer Opportunities: Removing of encroaching small... Read More →
We have decided to go forth with a Virtual Advanced Ento Training for Master Naturalists this year instead of potentially cancelling again as we did in 2020. Hopefully this will... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet:Â 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:Â Â 300 Country... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
Meeting Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. Approved for 1 hour AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Pre-Approved Training. Location: Zoom meeting, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... 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 Pavilion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location:Â 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
1 hour approved AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Other Approved Training with title in description box. Thanks, L Monarch Conservation Webinar - Monarchs, milkweed and grassland disturbance Register now for the March 2021 Monarch Conservation Webinar! You will receive additional details about participating in the webinar in a follow up email one... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Schedule Your Work Time: FIRST TIME VOLUNTEERS: Will need to complete a volunteer waiver and provide proof of health insurance coverage. Each date and time slot can have up to 4 people in a specific area. To reserve a volunteer spot in a specific area: Contact Brandon by phone / email (brandon.belcher@tnc.org| 903-752-0676 – mobile)... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet:Â 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:Â Â 300 Country... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
Due to popular demand and success of the project in 2019 and 2020, the Pollinator Citizen Science Project will be carrying on into 2021.  You can earn both AT and VH for participating! What a deal! Event: Pollinator Citizen Science Project 2021 Date/Time: You select Description: This project started as a collaboration between research and... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Four hours of AT may be logged as AT: Texas A&M AgriLife with the title in the description box. Please emphasize attendance is limited and pre-registration is required. Thanks, L... Read More →
We’ll have a workday from 9 to about noon, that will include plenty of time to make observations in the park natural areas. Meet: At the circle in front of the main pavilion. Project: Prairie restoration in the northern portion of Frisco Commons park. Location: 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX Volunteer Opportunities: Removing of encroaching small... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
AT -Spring Creek Forest Preserve 28th Annual Trout Lily Walk- approved for 1 hour At to be logged as AT:BPTMN Other Pre- Approved Training Yes, Tom Frey, regionally acclaimed naturalist, will be with us again for the 28th year. Stroll on our trails to find Tom at the Trout lily field. Trout lilies are one... 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 Pavilion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
We’ll have a workday from 9 to about noon, that will include plenty of time to make observations in the park natural areas. Meet: At the circle in front of the main pavilion. Project: Prairie restoration in the northern portion of Frisco Commons park. Location: 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX Volunteer Opportunities: Removing of encroaching small... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet:Â 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:Â Â 300 Country... Read More →
Project:Â BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:Â Tuesdays and Thursdays Time:Â 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas:Â Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
We’ll have a workday from 9 to about noon, that will include plenty of time to make observations in the park natural areas. Meet: At the circle in front of the main pavilion. Project: Prairie restoration in the northern portion of Frisco Commons park. Location: 8000 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX Volunteer Opportunities: Removing of encroaching small... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout? Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team! The information below will give you the basics. The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →
Schedule Your Work Time: FIRST TIME VOLUNTEERS: Will need to complete a volunteer waiver and provide proof of health insurance coverage. Each date and time slot can have up to 4 people in a specific area. To reserve a volunteer spot in a specific area: Contact Brandon by phone / email (brandon.belcher@tnc.org| 903-752-0676 – mobile)... Read More →
