Hey BPTMN Members! It’s time for Project FeederWatch 2022-2023! The project officially starts today, November 1 2022 and continues through April 30, 2023. If you participated last year, renew to take part in this opportunity to count birds again! If you are looking for some volunteer hours to meet your annual recertification requirement for 2022,... 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 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: 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 →
Erwin Park Prairie Restoration Project Erwin Park in McKinney, meet at the Hilltop Pavilion parking lot bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag We will be keeping fence line under story raised 6 feet, cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. Dave Powell 4694503712
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 →
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: 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 →
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/
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 →
SCHEDULING YOUR VOLUNTEER TIME: Email Tom Shackelford, Volunteer coordinator at toms@bptmn.org to inform him if you will be participating as a volunteer. CC Brandon Belcher (brandon.belcher@tnc.org or phone (903-752-0676 – mobile) if you will be a participant. This RSVP helps Brandon prepare and assists in scheduling activity for the specific volunteer day. Location: Clymer Meadow Preserve... 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: 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 →
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: 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 →
Wylie Prairie Restoration Project 300 Country Club Rd. Wylie, meet at North East corner of parking lot We will be cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag Dave Powell 4694503712
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: 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 →
THIS Saturday, January 7, 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 privets and any other invasive vegetation we find, in the woodlands area. We'll also explore... 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 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: 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 →
Erwin Park Prairie Restoration Project Erwin Park in McKinney, meet at the Hilltop Pavilion parking lot bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag We will be keeping fence line under story raised 6 feet, cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. Dave Powell 4694503712
To BPTMN Master Naturalists: This is an 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. These classes have been approved for one-hour of AT for each class (unless you have attended previously-this series is offered annually). You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. There is a cost of $5... Read More →
BPTMN Chapter Meeting January 10 HYBRID MEETING (In-person + Online) Hi Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! The next BPTMN Chapter meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, JANUARY 10, 2023. At this meeting, instead of one speaker, we have four! At the final Class of 2022 meeting, Members-in-training had the opportunity to present a five-to-ten-minute “Ted Talk” on... 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 →
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: 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 →
Thursday, January 12, Changed to Tuesday 1/10 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... 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 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: 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 →
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: 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 →
Wylie Prairie Restoration Project 300 Country Club Rd. Wylie, meet at North East corner of parking lot We will be cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag Dave Powell 4694503712
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: 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 →
Hey Blackland Prairie Chapter, Second Saturday Bird walks at the Heard Museum resume this month. Join experienced birders from the Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society on the second Saturday of each month through June, beginning this Saturday, September 10. Program: Heard Museum Second Saturday Bird Walks Date: Second Saturdays – September 2022 – June 2023... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist! This is a Second Saturday free presentation by The Friends of Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. This presentation will take place IN-PERSON at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Lecture Room. Program: Eastern Bluebirds with Kathy Whaley Speaker: Kathy Whaley, Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Manager Description: Learn all about... Read More →
BPTMN Members: Want to use your birding skills to advance our understanding of climate change's impact on birds? Then Climate Watch is for you. This is a scientific effort, so following the protocol precisely is important. While you can participate alone, Audubon has recruited a network of Climate Watch Coordinators to help participants get 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 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 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: 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 →
Erwin Park Prairie Restoration Project Erwin Park in McKinney, meet at the Hilltop Pavilion parking lot bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag We will be keeping fence line under story raised 6 feet, cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. Dave Powell 4694503712
To BPTMN Master Naturalists: This is an 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. These classes have been approved for one-hour of AT for each class (unless you have attended previously-this series is offered annually). You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. There is a cost of $5... 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 →
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: 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 →
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 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: 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 →
SCHEDULING YOUR VOLUNTEER TIME: Email Tom Shackelford, Volunteer coordinator at toms@bptmn.org to inform him if you will be participating as a volunteer. CC Brandon Belcher (brandon.belcher@tnc.org or phone (903-752-0676 – mobile) if you will be a participant. This RSVP helps Brandon prepare and assists in scheduling activity for the specific volunteer day. Location: Clymer Meadow Preserve... 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: 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 →
Wylie Prairie Restoration Project 300 Country Club Rd. Wylie, meet at North East corner of parking lot We will be cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag Dave Powell 4694503712
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: 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 →
Cost: $5 Registration is Required Register Here See a different side of nature, exploring the stars and night sky. A Texas Master Naturalist will guide you through the nature preserve while you learn about the many constellations, how to navigate at night, astronomy and even the nocturnal animals in the area. There is walking on... Read More →
Hi Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for a fun, educational and free activity? Visit Brockdale Park, at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, to participate in the Third Saturday Program, which will include a Birding for Beginners class and two scheduled prairie walks. This is on ongoing program. Program: Third Saturday Educational Programs at Blackland... 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 from 8 am-12 pm. Approved workers can also work independently any day, any time. Event: The Canyon Creek Wetlands and Wildscape Date: Third Saturday of each... Read More →
Hello BPTMN Members! This is a day-long seminar about trees/forest ecology, sponsored by the Friends of LLELA (Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area). Our very own Rick and Lisa Travis will cap off the seminar with a lecture on North Texas trees, and a walk through the woodlands at Thrive Park in Lewisville. There is a... 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 →
Hey BPTMN! We are very pleased to announce that BPTMN members Karin and Roberto Saucedo are giving this presentation on coyotes! This is the same presentation they gave at the TMN Annual Meeting in Houston back in October. So take advantage of this opportunity! Program: Living in Harmony with America’s Song Dog Speakers: Karin... 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: 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 →
Erwin Park Prairie Restoration Project Erwin Park in McKinney, meet at the Hilltop Pavilion parking lot bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag We will be keeping fence line under story raised 6 feet, cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. Dave Powell 4694503712
To BPTMN Master Naturalists: This is an 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. These classes have been approved for one-hour of AT for each class (unless you have attended previously-this series is offered annually). You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. There is a cost of $5... 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 →
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: 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 →
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 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: 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 →
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: 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 →
Wylie Prairie Restoration Project 300 Country Club Rd. Wylie, meet at North East corner of parking lot We will be cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag Dave Powell 4694503712
Thursday, January 26, 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 privets and any other invasive vegetation we find, in the woodlands area. We'll also explore 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 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: 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 →
HI BPTMN volunteers! It is short notice, (this opportunity is for tomorrow morning at 9:30 AM) but in case you are looking for an opportunity to get outside and hack down some invasive plants here’s your chance! Bring your tools and enjoy some drinks and snacks during breaks! Event: Stiff Chapel Cemetery Maintenance Dates: ... Read More →
Hey BPTMN Members! This workshop is a BPTMN Chapter project grant at work! One of our chapter project grants for 2023 is being used to sponsor an invasive plant girdling workshop with expert Cliff Tyllick, January 27th and again on January 28th at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano. Both workshop days will... Read More →
Hi Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Members! Are you looking for something to do this Saturday, January 28? How about joining a walking tour of a riparian woodland area, sponsored by Frisco Urban Forestry Board and Natural Resources Department. You do not need to be a resident of Frisco to participate. Our own Rick Travis will... Read More →
Hey BPTMN Members! Carol Clark, Girdling Workshop Coordinator, has notified us that because of a few necessary cancellations, there are a couple spaces open in the Saturday January 28 Girdling Workshop with Cliff Tyllick. This workshop is FREE. Cliff will be teaching a tried and proven method of eradicating Privet and other invasive woody species... Read More →
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter! The Heard Museum is sponsoring a night hike later this month. This is a treat and if you want to participate, I recommend you register now! Program: Night Hike at the Heard Museum Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Heard Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney TX 75069... 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 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: 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 →
Erwin Park Prairie Restoration Project Erwin Park in McKinney, meet at the Hilltop Pavilion parking lot bring gloves, loppers, water and trash bag We will be keeping fence line under story raised 6 feet, cutting little trees out of the prairie, picking up litter and gathering seed in season. Dave Powell 4694503712
To BPTMN Master Naturalists: This is an 8-week series of Beginner Birding virtual classes. These classes have been approved for one-hour of AT for each class (unless you have attended previously-this series is offered annually). You can sign up for the entire series or just the classes that interest you. There is a cost of $5... 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: 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 →
