Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA Work Group Facebook group. Sign up and keep up with what's going on. Help in LLELA’s native plant nursery. Assist in workdays to plant prairie... Read More →
Program: Bats of Texas Description: Texas is home to more species of bats than any other state. Join Texas Nature Trackers (TN) Biologist Craig Hensley for a look into the world of these denizens of the dark. You will learn about their life history, who’s who, and the challenges they face in today’s world. Find... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
Class 8 Reading assignment: Ch. 12 - Ornithology Presenter: Gailon Brehm, BPTMN Member Please contact Jean Suplick for ZOOM details.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020 First Saturday of each month. Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Event: Meet some of our education ambassadors and see all their cool and unique characteristics. Location: Brockdale Park at Lake Lavon in Lucas; 1625 Brockdale Park Road, Lucas Map About: Blackland Prairie Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental preservation... Read More →
WhenSun, July 5, 2020, 7am – 8am WhereBird Walk - Alma and Tatum Rd, Allen, TX (Meadow Preserve Parking Lot) (map)
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA Work Group Facebook group. Sign up and keep up with what's going on. Help in LLELA’s native plant nursery. Assist in workdays to plant prairie... Read More →
July 7 NPSOT Meeting to be held On Line We are streaming our July 7 meeting using the Zoom App. You can “attend” from the comfort of your own home. The July 7 program is An Introduction to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, presented by Chase Brooke, our Collin County AgriLife Extension Agent. The... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
This event has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. (VH) Frisco Parks Department “2nd Saturday Service Day”: Stewart Creek Wetlands Preserve Cleanup When: Saturday, July 11 9am-11am Attendees will pick up trash at the Stewart Creek Wetlands Preserve, and possibly remove invasive plants from the area. The Wetlands Preserve entrance is located at Carraway Drive... Read More →
July 11 – Brown Recluse; David Parsons – Bluestem Master Naturalist, Entomology Specialist Event: Hagerman Second Saturday Lecture Series Date: July 11, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker: David Parsons of Bluestem TMN presents "Brown Recluse Spider" Location: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman, TX 75092 https://goo.gl/maps/LZXbNgPRG94kDKGX6 Meet at: Hagerman National Wildlife... Read More →
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA Work Group Facebook group. Sign up and keep up with what's going on. Help in LLELA’s native plant nursery. Assist in workdays to plant prairie... Read More →
JULY (Online Chapter Meeting via Zoom) Mike Sills – “Forest Health: The Advance of the Emerald Ash Borer” The emerald ash borer is a destructive non‐native wood‐boring pest of ash trees. Native to Asia, the emerald ash borer beetle (EAB) was unknown in North America until its discovery in southeast Michigan in 2002. Since then, the... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
Class 9 Reading assignment: Ch. 8 - Weather and Climate Presenter: Dr. David Baker Please contact Jean Suplick for ZOOM details.
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 →
These programs are held on the third Saturday of each month and cover a variety of subjects. Third Saturday Nature Talks are open to the public and are free with paid general admission or Heard Museum Membership. Many of these programs will have an outside component. Please dress appropriately. These talks begin at 9:30 a.m.... Read More →
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA Work Group Facebook group. Sign up and keep up with what's going on. Help in LLELA’s native plant nursery. Assist in workdays to plant prairie... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
Unit 17- Forest Ecology Speaker: Rick Travis - Forester and BPTMN Tree Specialist Members may log up to 2 hours per class. Log as AT: BPTMN Pre Appoved Training with class title in description box. Please contact Jean Suplick for ZOOM details.
Hello BPTMN Members – Are you ready for another Deep Dive? Last month we learned about invasive trees and vines from Rick Travis. This month we are going to “dive” into the topic of invasive herbaceous and grassy species with Chase Brooke. Program: Invasive Herbaceous and Grassy Species in North Texas Presenter: Chase Brooke... Read More →
AT Online—Deep Dive: Invasive Herbaceous and Grassy Species in North Texas – July 23 Hello BPTMN Members – Are you ready for another Deep Dive? Last month we learned about invasive trees and vines from Rick Travis. This month we are going to “dive” into the topic of invasive herbaceous and grassy... Read More →
Hello BPTMN Master Naturalists! If you tried to participate in the AgriLife Water University class Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Gardening for Wildlife on Tuesday July 21, you discovered the date and time of the class had changed, as had the Online Platform. Pre-registration is also now required to participate in this rescheduled class. Here is... Read More →
This event has been cancelled. July 25 Tree Walk: (AT) Frisco Tree Walk: A walking tour of a riparian woodland area, sponsored by the Frisco Urban Forestry Board and Natural Resources Department. When: Saturday, July 25, at 9am-10:30am. Attendees will learn about key native (and invasive) trees that grow in north Texas, and the value... Read More →
Volunteers needed at the Allen Senior Center Garden on these days. Sunday morning 8:30 to 10:30 on 7/26, 8/2 and 8/9. As of 7/19 the Gregs Blue mist flower, Texas Lantana, Turks Cap and Milkweed are blooming. Need some TLC to get ready for fall. Park in front and walk behind the senior center to... Read More →
Every Monday 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Contact Restoration Manager Richard Freiheit at freiheit@unt.edu or call 214.264.8047 Want to get a feel for LLELA prairie restoration? Check out Richard's LLELA Work Group Facebook group. Sign up and keep up with what's going on. Help in LLELA’s native plant nursery. Assist in workdays to plant prairie... Read More →
LLELA Wednesday Crew" - Weekly prairie restoration and greenhouse work. See the "Richard's LLELA Work Group" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1922816064523826/. 9-noon, rain or shine For people of all physical levels. Greenhouse tasks, transplanting, seed harvesting, and more. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, snacks and plenty of water. Meet at the LLELA greenhouse.at 9 am... Read More →
Class: Urban Ecosystems Reading Assignment: Chapter 21 Urban Ecosystems Speaker: Rachel Richter, TPWD Urban Wildlife Biologist Members may log up to 2 hours per class. Log as AT: BPTMN Pre Appoved Training with class title in description box. Please contact Jean Suplick for ZOOM details.
AT Online—Deep Dive: Snakes of North Texas – July 30 Hello BPTMN Members – Join us for our second July deep dive as we learn more about the snakes of North Texas in a presentation led by Praxy Burkett. Program: Snakes of North Texas Presenter: Praxy Burkett Description: This 30 minute lecture will examine the... Read More →
AT Online—Deep Dive: Snakes of North Texas – July 30 Hello BPTMN Members – Join us for our second July deep dive as we learn more about the snakes of North Texas in a presentation led by Praxy Burkett. Program: Snakes of North Texas Presenter: Praxy Burkett Description: This 30 minute lecture will examine the... Read More →
