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 →
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 →
The September 1 program will be our Annual Show ‘n Tell, with photos provided by our members. The actual meeting will begin at 7:00 pm; the Zoom meeting will start at 6:40pm for people to test their connection and great each other. NPSOT Zoom Meeting: Tue Sept. 1, 2020 6:45pm – 9:10pm CDT Join NPSOT... 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 →
NTMN monthly meeting for September Wednesday, September 2, 2020 — 7 to 8:30 PM Zoom registration link Glitch is forcing an answer in the final field even after selecting your chapter. Just enter n/a. It should be logged as AT: BPTMN: Other Pre approved Training with North Texas chapter meeting, Native Hunters, Prairies and Bison... Read More →
AT Online: Deep Dive: iNaturalist: New Citizen Science Opportunities: September 3 Program: iNaturalist: New Citizen Science Opportunities Presenter: Lisa Travis Description: Think iNaturalist isn’t for you? Think again! New opportunities for Fall, 2020 offer something for everyone. Whether you have used iNaturalist a little, a lot, or not at all, these exciting new opportunities have... Read More →
AT Online: Deep Dive: iNaturalist: New Citizen Science Opportunities: September 3 Program: iNaturalist: New Citizen Science Opportunities Presenter: Lisa Travis Description: Think iNaturalist isn’t for you? Think again! New opportunities for Fall, 2020 offer something for everyone. Whether you have used iNaturalist a little, a lot, or not at all, these exciting new opportunities have... 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 →
VH OPPORTUNITY: Fall DFW iNaturalist BioBlitz: September 6-12 We have all missed out on participating in public BioBlitzes this year. Most of us have just been whining about it; but DFW Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick has done something about it; he has created the Fall Socially Distant BioBlitz for DFW Master Naturalist Chapters! Event: Fall Socially Distant BioBlitz... Read More →
WhenSun, September 6, 2020, 7am – 8am WhereAlma and Tatum Rd, Allen, TX (Meadow Preserve Parking Lot) (map)
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Saving FROM a Rainy Day: DIY Rain Barrel Class- VIRTUAL CLASS ONLY This class is a barrel of fun! Rainwater is the best water for your lawn, landscape or vegetable garden; Divert it, Save it, Use it! Come learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and reduce the effect your stormwater has on the... Read More →
"Texas Native Plants and Climate Change" - Dr. George Diggs Dr. Diggs will briefly summarize the most recent evidence for climate change and will discuss his personal observations from Antarctica to the Arctic. It is now clear that climate change is having effects on plants and animals both around the globe and here in Texas. ... 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 →
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 →
Made for the Shade: Shade Gardening - VIRTUAL Are your trees throwing shade? Does your landscape have problem areas where nothing seems to grow? Do you have mature trees and areas where your turf is receding? Don’t accept being shaded out! Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive but thrive... 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 →
VH Opportunity / Clymer Meadow This opportunity is open to all Chapter members who wish to participate. Contact Brandon by phone / email to let him know if you will be participating on a particular day. Request that you cc toms@bptmn.org at the same time. Brandon.Belcher@tnc.org Mobile 903-752-0676 CLYMER MEADOW / THE NATURE... 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 →
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 →
Community Gardening When: Saturday, September 12 9am-11am Attendees will prepare the beds in the new community garden at Frisco Commons Park. The Community Gardens are located in Frisco Commons Park (8000 McKinney Road, Frisco: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Frisco+Commons+Park/@33.1540582,-96.8164961,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x864c3c187efc6b3f:0x8d7fcbd5f9343ff3!8m2!3d33.1540537!4d-96.8143074). Meet at the Community Gardens area on the east side of the park. Bring gloves, gardening tools, and water with... Read More →
When: September 12 at 10 am Where: The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center Park (double chain links gates entrance) in Lucas. Purpose: Two hour introduction to Trail Guide and Prairie Restoration opportunities at the BPRC. Bring: Water and wear long pants. Contact: Space limited to first six individuals to enable social distancing. Contact Dick Zartler; zartler@verizon.net.
VH Opportunity / Clymer Meadow This opportunity is open to all Chapter members who wish to participate. Contact Brandon by phone / email to let him know if you will be participating on a particular day. Request that you cc toms@bptmn.org at the same time. Brandon.Belcher@tnc.org Mobile 903-752-0676 Please print, read and... Read More →
VH Opportunity / Clymer Meadow This opportunity is open to all Chapter members who wish to participate. Contact Brandon by phone / email to let him know if you will be participating on a particular day. Request that you cc toms@bptmn.org at the same time. Brandon.Belcher@tnc.org Please print, read and fill out... Read More →
VH Opportunity / Clymer Meadow This opportunity is open to all Chapter members who wish to participate. Contact Brandon by phone / email to let him know if you will be participating on a particular day. Request that you cc toms@bptmn.org at the same time. Brandon.Belcher@tnc.org Mobile 903-752-0676 CLYMER MEADOW / THE NATURE... 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 →
VH Opportunity / Clymer Meadow This opportunity is open to all Chapter members who wish to participate. Contact Brandon by phone / email to let him know if you will be participating on a particular day. Request that you cc toms@bptmn.org at the same time. Brandon.Belcher@tnc.org Mobile 903-752-0676 CLYMER MEADOW / THE NATURE... Read More →
VH Opportunity / Clymer Meadow This opportunity is open to all Chapter members who wish to participate. Contact Brandon by phone / email to let him know if you will be participating on a particular day. Request that you cc toms@bptmn.org at the same time. Brandon.Belcher@tnc.org Mobile 903-752-0676 CLYMER MEADOW / THE NATURE... 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 →
VH Opportunity / Clymer Meadow This opportunity is open to all Chapter members who wish to participate. Contact Brandon by phone / email to let him know if you will be participating on a particular day. Request that you cc toms@bptmn.org at the same time. Brandon.Belcher@tnc.org Mobile 903-752-0676 CLYMER MEADOW / THE NATURE... Read More →
VH Opportunity / Clymer Meadow This opportunity is open to all Chapter members who wish to participate. Contact Brandon by phone / email to let him know if you will be participating on a particular day. Request that you cc toms@bptmn.org at the same time. Brandon.Belcher@tnc.org Mobile 903-752-0676 CLYMER MEADOW / THE NATURE... 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 →
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 →
Brandon Belcher is planning a workday opportunity for burn prep and seed collection. Each date and time slot can have up to 4 people in a specific area. Please email Brandon to reserve a volunteer spot for the activities shown. Meet: Parking on West side of TNC office / sheds Time Slots: 8-12 and 10-2... Read More →
AT ONLINE – There’s an App for That: Observing Nature for Science with iNaturalist – September 19 Program: There’s an App for That: Observing Nature for Science with iNaturalist Speaker: Tania Homayoun, Texas Parks and Wildlife biologist Description: Citizen/community science is a powerful way for people of all ages and all walks of life to... Read More →
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Saturday Workday (VH) Saturday, August 15, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Saturday, September 19, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area Come out to the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to work on prairie restoration, wildscape, and facilities projects. Depending on the weather, projects... Read More →
Brandon Belcher is planning a workday opportunity for burn prep and seed collection. Each date and time slot can have up to 4 people in a specific area. Please email Brandon to reserve a volunteer spot for the activities shown. Meet: Parking on West side of TNC office / sheds Time Slots: 8-12 and 10-2... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity Saturday, September... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... 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 →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
PTAS Chapter Meetings Counts as 1 hour of AT for Master Naturalists Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society Prairie and Timbers Audubon Society meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, September through November, and January through May at the Heard Natural Science Museum in McKinney. For directions, click HERE to view map, or you can call... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... 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 →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
AT Online—Deep Dive: DFW Rocks! – September 24 Program: DFW Rocks! Presenter: Dick Zartler Description: DFW Rocks! Is about the Dallas Area’s underlying geology and addresses questions like what kinds of rocks are underfoot? How did they get there? What role did the Gulf of Mexico have in this geology? Why is there no oil... Read More →
AT Online—Deep Dive: DFW Rocks! – September 24 Program: DFW Rocks! Presenter: Dick Zartler Description: DFW Rocks! Is about the Dallas Area’s underlying geology and addresses questions like what kinds of rocks are underfoot? How did they get there? What role did the Gulf of Mexico have in this geology? Why is there no oil... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... Read More →
VH Opportunity – Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow – Various Days/Times – Sept-Dec 2020 Hello Master Naturalists! Here are some more dates and times for field work at Clymer Meadow. Event: Additional Field Work at Clymer Meadow Dates/Times: September-December 2020 – Various Dates & Times. DATE TIME 1 TIME 2 TIME 3 Activity ... 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 →
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 →
