Dear BPTMN Members, The State TMN Program invites you to participate in this video diary project to document the the restorative power of Nature and being a Texas Master Naturalist. Hurry! Your video must be recorded and uploaded by May 31, 2021. Texas Master Naturalists, One year ago this month as our state and the world... Read More →
Project: Texas Master Naturalist Aquatic Plant Photo Submission Contest Dates: May 1 - September 30, 2021 Work Plan: Project Background Submitting photos to this project means you agree with the use of these photos in educational materials including but not limited to: online courses, programs, social media, AquaPlant, and publications. Photo Submission Minimum Requirements Photos must... 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 →
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: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM 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 are cut. This 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 BPTMN Members! The Texas Children in Nature Network (TCIN) is offering a series of online workshops as part of their 2021 TCIN Summit. This one is a discussion on how adults can rekindle their child's joy of spending time in nature. This session will be offered at two different times. Program: AWE-some -... Read More →
Hello BPTMN Members! The Texas Children in Nature Network (TCIN) is offering a series of online workshops as part of their 2021 TCIN Summit. This one is a discussion on how adults can rekindle their child's joy of spending time in nature. This session will be offered at two different times. Program: AWE-some -... 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 →
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 →
J Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists- This online workshop is another in the AgriLife Extension 2021 RWFM (Department of Rangeland, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management) Stewardship Webinar Series. During this webinar, participants will not only learn how invasive brush and weeds can threaten rangelands, but also tips and tricks to identifying the top weed and brush species... Read More →
Project: BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM 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 are cut. This 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 →
June 5th Monthly Work Day - 2 hours VH VH - BPTMN: Garden, Trail and Wildscape Maintenance and add Spring Creek Forest workday in the description box. L Monthly Work Session: Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021 EARLIER Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. (Trying to stay a little cooler.) Location: Halff Park, 4695 Ranger Drive (Behind Naaman... Read More →
We will work from 8:30-10:30am Anyone interested in joining us should send me their contact info to receive notices of cancellation due to bad weather. Members may email me at lray.bptmn@gmail.com Text or call me at (903) 530-0932.
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 →
Beginner Birding Summer Series Each session is approved for 1 hour AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Other Pre-Approved Training with the session title in the description box. L... 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 →
work schedule for June. Tues, June 8 Sat, June 19 Tues, June 22 Sat, June 26 We’ll have a workday from 9 to about noon, that will include plenty of time to make observations in the preserve. Meet: At the end of Teel Parkway, south of Lebanon Road. Project: Prairie restoration in the Frisco Stewart... 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: BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM 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 are cut. This is... 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. Tuesday, June 8 7PM CST Brandon will be speaking to us about the big challenges and complex problems currently faced by The Nature Conservancy, the rising opportunities for carbon markets... Read More →
Hello Master Naturalists! Volunteers are needed to complete various prairie projects at Clymer Meadow and other remnant prairies in around Celeste, Texas. Schedule some time to participate in the care... Read More →
Here’s a wonderful opportunity to get outside early for a guided walk through the Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve led by BPTMN member Carol Clark. Program: Nature of Oak Point Park Guided Walk Location: 5901 Los Rios Boulevard (Between Jupiter and Parker Road) Plano, TX 75074 - 972-941-7529 Link to Map Description: Walk... 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 →
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 →
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: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM 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 are cut. This 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... Read More →
Program: Bird Walk at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Date: Saturdays, April 10, 2021, May 8, 2021, June 12, 2021 Time: 7:30 - 10:30 AM Location: 201 E. Jones... 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. Location: Zoom meeting, registration is usually available a week before presentation through their webpage or facebook. https://www.friendsofhagerman.com/Home https://www.facebook.com/FOHNWR/?ref=page_internal
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 →
Event: Great Texas Wildlife Trails Adopt-A-Loop BioBlitz Location: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 AM Work Plan: Use of eBird Arbor Hills hotspot... 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 →
Beginner Birding Summer Series Each session is approved for 1 hour AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Other Pre-Approved Training with the session title in the description box. L... 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 →
The Texas Master Naturalist Program is happy to announce a new mini-webinar series, “Be The Change”, dedicated to exploring diversity, equity & inclusion opportunities in our natural resource and conservation... Read More →
Project: BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas: 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... Read More →
Here’s a wonderful opportunity to get outside early for a guided walk through the Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve led by BPTMN member Carol Clark. Program: Nature of... 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 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 →
I would like to invite the Blackland Prairie chapter to our meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2021. I have the following speaker that I thought you might be interested in... Read More →
Project: BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas: 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 Chapter Master Naturalists! The Dragonfly Society of the Americas, Sociedad de Odonatología Latinoamericana and Odonata Central are partnering to conduct the Odolympics 2021. If you participated in Sam Kieschnick’s #TMNTuesday Dragonflies presentation last week, you heard all about the Odolympics! If you missed it, watch Sam’s presentation recording: https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/ Highlights Odonate (dragonfly and damselfly) survey of... Read More →
We will work from 8:30-10:30am Anyone interested in joining us should send me their contact info to receive notices of cancellation due to bad weather. Members may email me at... Read More →
work schedule for June. Tues, June 8 Sat, June 19 Tues, June 22 Sat, June 26 We’ll have a workday from 9 to about noon, that will include plenty of time to make observations in the preserve. Meet: At the end of Teel Parkway, south of Lebanon Road. Project: Prairie restoration in the Frisco Stewart... 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 →
Beginner Birding Summer Series Each session is approved for 1 hour AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Other Pre-Approved Training with the session title in the description box. L Classes will be held on Mondays at 4:30pm via Zoom, as follows: Monday, June 7: Intro to Birding – Find out why our area offers... Read More →
Tuesday, June 22: (VH) REVISED - Frisco Commons Park Prairie Restoration June 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm We’ll have a workday from 9 to about noon, that will... 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: BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM Work Areas: Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work... Read More →
Hello Master Naturalists! Volunteers are needed to complete various prairie projects at Clymer Meadow and other remnant prairies in around Celeste, Texas. Schedule some time to participate in the care... 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 →
for 1.5 hr AT to be logged as AT: Texas A&M AgriLife with Lowdown on Invasives in the training description box. Topics Covered "Terms" of Invasion What Makes Invasive Plants Invasive?... 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: BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM 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 are cut. This 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 →
Saturday, June 26: (VH) REVISED - Frisco Commons Park Prairie Restoration June 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 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... 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 →
June 27th Nature Walk -1.5 hours AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Other Pre Approved Training 4th Sunday Nature Walk Date: Sunday, June 27, 2021 EARLIER Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Hoping to stay a bit cooler.) Location: 1787 Holford David Parrish, a very multi-talented Naturalist who was formerly with the EPA, will lead... 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 →
Beginner Birding Summer Series Each session is approved for 1 hour AT to be logged as AT: BPTMN: Other Pre-Approved Training with the session title in the description box. L Classes will be held on Mondays at 4:30pm via Zoom, as follows: Monday, June 7: Intro to Birding – Find out why our area offers... 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: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM 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 are cut. This 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 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: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 12:00-3:00 PM 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 are cut. This 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 →
