Calling All BPTMN Early Risers! It’s once again time to help our feathered friends as they migrate through our area. One way to do this is by conducting a survey in downtown Dallas to find and identify birds that have not made the trip through successfully. This work can be sad, but the data gathered... Read More →
Project: BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates: Monday thru Friday Time: June-Sept hours 7AM-12PM Oct-May hours 9AM-2PM Work Areas: 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... Read More →
Tuesday, May 31, at Northwest Community Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: Teel Pkwy about 1/2 mile north of Panther Creek Pkwy. Park in the gravel parking area on the east side of Teel, directly across from Stafford Middle School. Bring saws. clippers, gloves, water, litter bags We'll remove encroaching and invasive plants from the prairie... Read More →
Project: BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates: Monday thru Friday Time: June-Sept hours 7AM-12PM Oct-May hours 9AM-2PM Work Areas: 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... Read More →
Extension Summer Photo Contest This year we are hosting our second Extension summer photo contest! Submissions are open from June 1st through July 31st & this year's theme is "Texas Nature". The contest is free to enter for any resident of Collin County, and we have prizes for the first place photo for Adult &... Read More →
Clymer Meadow Preserve Gilgai are one of the unusual features at Clymer. These microtopographic features are irregular basins arranged in honeycomb-like patterns on level clay soils. Their ability to hold water influences the plant communities within the basin and on the micro ridges creating distinct ecosystems in and around them. DESCRIPTION - Clymer Meadow... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter! Looking for a volunteer opportunity that will get you outside in the fresh air? Have we got a deal for you! You can spend Friday mornings... Read More →
Hello BPTMN Members: Due to the amount of rain received in last night’s storm, the field trip to Sneed and Garnet Prairies scheduled for this Saturday, June 4, has been postponed. Current plans are to reschedule in October. We will keep you posted when the new date has been set and sign-ups are open. If... Read More →
Saturday, June 4, at Frisco Commons Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: 8000 McKinney Rd. Let's meet in front of the main gazebo. We'll walk up to the woods/prairie from there. Bring saws. clippers, gloves, water, litter bags We'll remove encroaching and/or invasive vegetation in the prairie area.
Hey BPTMN Gardeners, Are you looking for a regular schedule of volunteer hours—2 hours per week, doing something you enjoy with like-minded people—gardening with other gardeners? Then you might want... Read More →
1 hour of AT is approved and should be logged as AT: Native Plant Society of Texas with subject of meeting in the description box. https://npsot.org/wp/collincounty/welcome/meetings/
Hello BPTMN Members! You can attend the June 8 showing of DEEP IN THE HEART, a Texas wildlife film in at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas and earn AT!... Read More →
Hey BPTMN Gardeners, Are you looking for a regular schedule of volunteer hours—2 hours per week, doing something you enjoy with like-minded people—gardening with other gardeners? Then you might want... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter! Looking for a volunteer opportunity that will get you outside in the fresh air? Have we got a deal for you! You can spend Friday mornings... Read More →
Hi all - We're scheduling 4 Volunteer Service work days at two locations in Frisco for June. ***Note: We're going to visit 2 different locations this month, so be sure you head to the right place on the given work day! Friday, June 10, at Northwest Community Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: Teel... Read More →
Friends of Hagerman 2nd Saturday Nature Programs Meeting Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Approved for 1 hour AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Pre-Approved Training with Title of class... Read More →
https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/ LOGGING VH: You can earn AT (amount TBD based on length of presentation) for attending this #TMNTuesday. Log as AT: TMN Tuesday. You can count this session as Advanced Training hours, whether you participate in the live presentation or watch the recorded session.
Hey BPTMN Gardeners, Are you looking for a regular schedule of volunteer hours—2 hours per week, doing something you enjoy with like-minded people—gardening with other gardeners? Then you might want... Read More →
Tuesday, June 14, at Frisco Commons Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: 8000 McKinney Rd. Let's meet in front of the main gazebo. We'll walk up to the woods/prairie from there.... Read More →
Hi Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists! This Tuesday, June 14th, will be an out-of-this-world #TMNTuesday event! Our Master Naturalist in Space, Kjell Lindgren, will be tuning in from the International Space Station (ISS) to answer previously submitted questions! Program: #TMNTuesday – Downlink from the ISS Speaker: Texas Master Naturalist in Space, Kjell Lindgren Description: A member of... Read More →
Hi Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! The next BPTMN Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 2022. This will be an ONLINE ONLY meeting via ZOOM. Program: Blackland Prairie... Read More →
Hi there BPTMN! This series of webinars puts the spotlight on Texas vegetation. Dubbed “Plant Party,” this series of virtual events offers participants helpful tips for identifying key species, management guidance, and ecological principles to provide context for the presence and purpose of these plants on the landscape. It’s online, it’s free and there are... Read More →
Hi BPTMN Members! The June 2022 Texas Water Webinar looks the TPWD Artificial Reef Program. Get ready for a fish-eye-view of some of the larger artificial reefs added to Texas... Read More →
Clymer Meadow Preserve Gilgai are one of the unusual features at Clymer. These microtopographic features are irregular basins arranged in honeycomb-like patterns on level clay soils. Their ability to hold water influences the plant communities within the basin and on the micro ridges creating distinct ecosystems in and around them. DESCRIPTION - Clymer Meadow... Read More →
Hey BPTMN Gardeners, Are you looking for a regular schedule of volunteer hours—2 hours per week, doing something you enjoy with like-minded people—gardening with other gardeners? Then you might want to sign up to assist with maintaining the Heard Museum native plant gardens. Activity: Native Garden Maintenance at the Heard Museum Description: Amy Monroy,... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter! Looking for a volunteer opportunity that will get you outside in the fresh air? Have we got a deal for you! You can spend Friday mornings... Read More →
Hello BPTMN Members – We need to make a correction regarding the location of the Spring Tours. The Map link in the original email was INCORRECT! Here is updated information for tour locations from Brandon Belcher: We will be emailing a reminder to those who RSVP a week prior to each event. Because tour... Read More →
Hello Master Naturalists! This opportunity is in Richardson, offering members who live in SW Collin County an volunteer option close to home. The project has a reoccurring 3rd Saturday workday... Read More →
Hey BPTMN Gardeners, Are you looking for a regular schedule of volunteer hours—2 hours per week, doing something you enjoy with like-minded people—gardening with other gardeners? Then you might want... Read More →
Hey BPTMN Gardeners, Are you looking for a regular schedule of volunteer hours—2 hours per week, doing something you enjoy with like-minded people—gardening with other gardeners? Then you might want to sign up to assist with maintaining the Heard Museum native plant gardens. Activity: Native Garden Maintenance at the Heard Museum Description: Amy Monroy,... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter! Looking for a volunteer opportunity that will get you outside in the fresh air? Have we got a deal for you! You can spend Friday mornings... Read More →
Saturday, June 25, at Northwest Community Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: Teel Pkwy about 1/2 mile north of Panther Creek Pkwy. Park in the gravel parking area on the east... Read More →
Hey BPTMN Gardeners, Are you looking for a regular schedule of volunteer hours—2 hours per week, doing something you enjoy with like-minded people—gardening with other gardeners? Then you might want to sign up to assist with maintaining the Heard Museum native plant gardens. Activity: Native Garden Maintenance at the Heard Museum Description: Amy Monroy,... Read More →
Hey BPTMN Gardeners, Are you looking for a regular schedule of volunteer hours—2 hours per week, doing something you enjoy with like-minded people—gardening with other gardeners? Then you might want... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter! Looking for a volunteer opportunity that will get you outside in the fresh air? Have we got a deal for you! You can spend Friday mornings... Read More →
Saturday, July 2, at Frisco Commons Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: 8000 McKinney Rd. Let's meet in front of the main gazebo. We'll walk up to the woods/prairie from there.... Read More →
