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 →
WhenSat, August 1, 2020, 7am – 8am WhereAlma and Tatum Rd, Allen, TX (Meadow Preserve Parking Lot) (map)
Volunteers needed at the Allen Senior Center Garden on these days. Sunday morning 8:30 to 10:30 on 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 the... 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 →
Hello BPTMN Master Naturalists! You are invited to the August virtual meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas on Tuesday evening August 4, 2020. The program is: Creating a pocket Blackland Prairie at Plano Senior High School, presented by Grace Magavern. The 'Zoom room' will be open at 6:30 pm for people to join, socialize,... Read More →
BPTMN Chapter Members: As you know, the 21st Texas Master Naturalist Program Annual Meeting will be hosted online starting Wednesday October 14th through Saturday October 17th. The Event Website is now LIVE with lots of information about this years Annual Meeting – check it out: https://cvent.me/5VDPlq Registration will open on Wednesday, August 5. Now is 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 11 Reading assignment: Ch. 7 - Geology and Prairie Soils Presenter: Lorelei Stirlen and Brandon Belcher, BPTMN Member 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.
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 →
Texas AgriLife Water University Virtual Class. PLEASE NOTE: The Water University offers the same classes three times per year. As a result, you may only claim AT one time per year for each topic. If you took this class when it was offered in June 2020, you cannot claim AT again for taking the class... Read More →
August 8 – Native American Cultures of Texoma; Wilson Seawright Event: Hagerman Second Saturday Lecture Series Date: August 8, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker: Wilson Seawright of the Chickasaw Nation presents "North American Cultures of Texoma" 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 →
Volunteers needed at the Allen Senior Center Garden on these days. Sunday morning 8:30 to 10:30 on 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 the garden. This... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time to make observations on the prairie restoration. Meet: He will start at the Hilltop Pavillion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location: 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... 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 →
Program: Blackland Prairie Chapter August 2020 Monthly Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Naturalist Talk Speaker | Topic: Dave Powell | Restoring Prairie Habitat on Public Land Description: Dave will share the history, successes, and pitfalls he’s experienced while leading the Wylie and McKinney prairie restoration projects, from making restoration proposals... 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 →
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 →
AT ONLINE – Texan Plants - AgriLife University Virtual Class – August 13 Hi there BPTMN Members! This is Texas AgriLife Water University Virtual Class. PLEASE NOTE: The Water University offers the same classes three times per year. As a result, you may only claim AT one time per year for each topic. If you... Read More →
AT ONLINE - Cross Timbers NPSOT Meeting – Medicinal Applications of Native Plants – August 13 Program: Medicinal Applications of Native Plants Speaker: Dr. Ricky Linex Description: This free online presentation will begin at 6:30 PM with a short business meeting of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) Cross Timbers Chapter by President Caroll... Read More →
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. With the heat, the work will be close to shade and water—in the LLELA nursery. Join Jonathan for maintenance and weeding of the nursery plants. Volunteers meet at the Green House between 8:45 and 9:00 AM. Work wraps up about noon. Dress for the weather and... Read More →
August 15 - Forests of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary Rick Travis – Master Naturalist of the Blackland Prairie Chapter An extensive woodland profile survey was conducted at the Head Sanctuary over the course of 12 months in 2018 and 2019. Rick will share the results of this survey, providing insight into the types of woodlands... Read More →
AT ONLINE – Native Bees of Texas - August 15 Program: Native Bees of Texas Speaker: Dr. Michael Warriner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist. Description: Join us to learn about the ecology of our local pollinators and their natural and anthropogenic threats and get to know our local pollinator... Read More →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time to make observations on the prairie restoration. Meet: He will start at the Hilltop Pavillion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location: 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... 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 →
Program: DEEP DIVE: A Bird for all Seasons...the Straight Poop on Screech Owls Presenter: Ed Ellerbe Description: Ed will discuss the physiology and natural history of Eastern Screech Owls and provide guidance how to build a nest box and attract resident owls. Ed earned a Chemistry degree from Virginia Tech (go Hokies!). He worked for ESSO Research and... Read More →
Program: DEEP DIVE: A Bird for all Seasons...the Straight Poop on Screech Owls Presenter: Ed Ellerbe Description: Ed will discuss the physiology and natural history of Eastern Screech Owls and provide guidance how to build a nest box and attract resident owls. Ed earned a Chemistry degree from Virginia Tech (go Hokies!). He worked for ESSO Research and... Read More →
Program: DFW Socially Distant BioBlitz: How-To's with sambiology Presenter: Sam Kieschnick Description: In preparation for the Fall Socially Distant iNaturalist BioBlitz planned for September 6-12, DFW Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick will be presenting a Zoom webinar to provide information about the BioBlitz event and to share important tips on observing, identifying and monitoring iNaturalist projects.... 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 →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time to make observations on the prairie restoration. Meet: He will start at the Hilltop Pavillion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location: 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... 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 →
Program: Best Management Practices for Monarchs and Other Pollinators on Rangelands Speakers: Ray Moranz and Stephanie McNight Description: The Monarch Joint Venture is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Conservation Training Center to put on another year full of informative and inspiring webinars on all things monarch in 2020. The August 2020... Read More →
DFW Bioblitz Competition Have you heard what’s afoot? Sam Kieschnick, TPWD, has challenged area TMN chapters to a friendly little bioblitz competition September 6-12. And iNaturalist is the tool for the job. Help BPTMN win this competition! Sign up for a date and time with Signup Genius Any observations made in Collin or Hunt Counties... 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 →
Program: Hummingbirds, Special in Many Ways Presenter: Gailon Brehm Description: Hummingbirds that visit the flowers in our back yards are quite different from other small birds like chickadees, robins, cardinals, and buntings that occupy the same habitat. These little beauties can fly backwards and probe nectar deep withing flowers because of fundamental features of their anatomy. This talk... Read More →
Events Texas Trees - VIRTUAL Trees are without a doubt, our most valuable landscape investment! Whether you’re interested in their ornamental value for your property, their contribution to energy and water savings at your home or business, or the many other ecosystem services they provide, this program covers it. Branch out and join us to learn... Read More →
Program: Hummingbirds, Special in Many Ways Presenter: Gailon Brehm Description: Hummingbirds that visit the flowers in our back yards are quite different from other small birds like chickadees, robins, cardinals, and buntings that occupy the same habitat. These little beauties can fly backwards and probe nectar deep withing flowers because of fundamental features of their anatomy. This talk... Read More →
Only allowed 5 workers so anyone interested should email me - lray.bptmn@gmail.com - to guarantee I have a spot for them to work. For people of all physical levels, tasks include removing weeds and pruning prairie plants. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, your favorite garden tools and plenty of water. Social distancing will... Read More →
Only allowed 5 workers so anyone interested should email me - lray.bptmn@gmail.com - to guarantee I have a spot for them to work. For people of all physical levels, tasks include removing weeds and pruning prairie plants. Dress for the weather and bring work gloves, your favorite garden tools and plenty of water. Social distancing will... 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 →
Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time to make observations on the prairie restoration. Meet: He will start at the Hilltop Pavillion near the parking lot. Project: Prairie restoration in open space on the hill top at Erwin Park in McKinney. Location: 4300 County Road 1006, Mckinney, TX 75071 Volunteer Opportunities: Litter removal; removing... Read More →
