Event: Lights Out Texas Bird Spring Survey Project Description: Surveys are conducted in downtown Dallas. Find and identify birds that didn’t make the trip through the downtown high rises successfully. Data collected will help future bird populations. Survey started March 13, ends May 31 Meet at Perot Museum Parking lot 5:45am, return to the Perot parking lot... 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 →
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
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 →
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 →
AT -IN-PERSON- Clymer Meadow Spring Tours 2023 3 Dates Hey Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Prairie grasses are turning green, and wildflowers are beginning to explode with color. It’s that time again! The Nature Conservancy’s Clymer Meadow Preserve will be hosting several spring tours in 2023! Three dates are being offered to accommodate everyone. SPACE FOR... Read More →
Greetings Master Naturalists, BPTMN member Angela Lewallen is leading a volunteer work group at LLELA that will embark on the task of removing Chinese privet on Saturday mornings beginning this Saturday February 4. If this sounds like a good time, contact Angela, and let her know you would like to join the party! Event: Privet... 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 →
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... 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 →
Tuesday, 6/6, at Frisco Grand Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: We're going to park/meet in the north parking lot at Legacy Christian Academy. 6525 Fighting Eagles Lane, Frisco. Let's park... 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)... 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 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 - Texas Watershed Steward Workshop June 7 Hello Master Naturalists! This workshop is designed to help Lake Lavon Watershed residents learn about their water resources and how they may... 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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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
Monday, 6/12, at Frisco Grand Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: We're going to park/meet in the north parking lot at Legacy Christian Academy. 6525 Fighting Eagles Lane, Frisco. Let's park and meet in the parking area at the corner of Stonebrook and Fighting Eagles. School's out for the summer enabling us to utilize this parking... Read More →
Program: BPTMN Chapter Meeting – Hybrid (Online and In Person) Time: Doors will open at 6:00 PM Zoom meeting waiting room will open at 6:45 PM Business Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM Naturalist Talk will begin at 7:30 PM (approximately) You can attend the chapter meeting in one of two ways: In-person at the Heard... Read More →
Program: BPTMN Chapter Meeting – Hybrid (Online and In Person) Time: Doors will open at 6:00 PM Zoom meeting waiting room will open at 6:45 PM Business Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM Naturalist Talk will begin at 7:30 PM (approximately) You can attend the chapter meeting in one of two ways: In-person at the Heard... 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! Join us in-person on Tuesday June 13th at 6:30PM for a Deep Dive Class with Donna Cole (BPTMN Class of 2002) on Common Snakes in our Blackland Prairie eco-region. This Deep Dive class will begin at 6:30 PM, before our chapter meeting. This class is in-person ONLY. The class will NOT be... Read More →
BPTMN Members: The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of outdoor education classes this summer, all of which are led by members of the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Chapter! Some of the classes are already full! So, if you want to participate in any of the open classes (listed below), better... 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 →
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 →
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 →
BPTMN Members: The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of outdoor education classes this summer, all of which are led by members of the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Chapter! Some of the classes are already full! So, if you want to participate in any of the open classes (listed below), better... 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 →
Event: Ned & Genie Fritz Buckeye Trail and Blair Park Trails Re-establishment Project Date: Third Saturdays through May 2023 Time: 10:00 am–12:30 pm Description: Following directions from Dallas Park and Recreation, volunteers will help maintain the Buckeye and Bois d'arc Trails, as well as trails in the Blair Park Wilderness area. ID native plants 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 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 →
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
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 →
Tuesday, 6/20, at Frisco Grand Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: We're going to park/meet in the north parking lot at Legacy Christian Academy. 6525 Fighting Eagles Lane, Frisco. Let's park and meet in the parking area at the corner of Stonebrook and Fighting Eagles. School's out for the summer enabling us to utilize this parking... 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 →
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 →
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 →
BPTMN Members: The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of outdoor education classes this summer, all of which are led by members of the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Chapter! Some of the classes are already full! So, if you want to participate in any of the open classes (listed below), better... Read More →
BPTMN Members: The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of outdoor education classes this summer, all of which are led by members of the Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Chapter! Some of the classes are already full! So, if you want to participate in any of the open classes (listed below), better... 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 →
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
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 Members! This webinar series is co-hosted by the Monarch Joint Venture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center. The only registration option available is for the entire 11 class series. However, only 6 webinars have been pre-approved for AT for BPTMN members (based on topic descriptions). If you participate... 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 →
Wednesday, 6/28, at Frisco Grand Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: We're going to park/meet in the north parking lot at Legacy Christian Academy. 6525 Fighting Eagles Lane, Frisco. Let's park and meet in the parking area at the corner of Stonebrook and Fighting Eagles. School's out for the summer enabling us to utilize this parking... 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 →
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 →
Friday, 6/30, at Frisco Grand Park. Time 9am-12 noon Address: We're going to park/meet in the north parking lot at Legacy Christian Academy. 6525 Fighting Eagles Lane, Frisco. Let's park and meet in the parking area at the corner of Stonebrook and Fighting Eagles. School's out for the summer enabling us to utilize this parking... Read More →
