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 →
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 →
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 may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for... Read More →
WhenSat, October 3, 2020, 8am – 9am WhereAlma and Tatum Rd, Allen, TX (Meadow Preserve Parking Lot) (map)
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 →
Program: Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers: Presented by entomologists: Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer Advanced Entomology Training is an opportunity to get some in depth information about entomology and pest management! In lieu of our regular, multi-day Advanced Entomology... Read More →
The program is: Sassy Sunflowers for North Texas, presented by Carol Clark. Learn about the characteristics of seven local native sunflowers species, along with some oddball facts about their uses and history. We will cover wildlife value and habitat preferences--including sunflowers for shade! The 'Zoom room' will be open at 7:00 pm for people to join,... 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: Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers: Presented by entomologists: Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer Advanced Entomology Training is an opportunity to get some in depth information about entomology and pest management! In lieu of our regular, multi-day Advanced Entomology... 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 →
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 may include nursery work such as seed harvesting or potting and plant rescue or replanting; maintenance of hiking trails; or removal of exotic species. Dress for... Read More →
We’re Making Seed Bombs! When: Saturday, October 10 9am-11am Join us to make seed bombs! Seed bombs contain native plant seeds that will later be launched in our prairies to promote native plant growth! The seed bombs will be made at one of the gazebos 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). Bring... 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: Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers: Presented by entomologists: Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer Advanced Entomology Training is an opportunity to get some in depth information about entomology and pest management! In lieu of our regular, multi-day Advanced Entomology... Read More →
"Interpreting Wildlife Track and Sign” – Dwight Wilson Dwight will share how his mentors taught him to identify and interpret track and sign. Learn how you can track wildlife through gathering information, asking questions, and problem solving. Dwight will share personal stories while introducing you to the tracks and sign of common wildlife here in... Read More →
The Texas Master Naturalist 2020 Annual Meeting is going virtual! As a result of the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Master Naturalist Program has decided to suspend this year’s in-person event in Houston, Texas, in favor of a fully virtual experience. The decision reflects TMN’s responsibility to protect the health and wellbeing of its... 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: Master Volunteer (Naturalists and Gardeners) Advanced Entomology Training Speakers: Presented by entomologists: Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie Description: Calling all Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists! Master Volunteer Advanced Entomology Training is an opportunity to get some in depth information about entomology and pest management! In lieu of our regular, multi-day Advanced Entomology... 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 →
Saturday, October 17, 2020 8am-12pm (4 Hours AT) Live Virtual Training Join the statewide program and become a certified Texas Stream Team citizen scientist at this free online training! Citizen scientists can monitor at established sites and have the opportunity to create new sites at their favorite river, creek, or stream. Please note, coastal marsh... Read More →
Community Center Trail Maintenance Volunteer Day 10/17/20, 8-11 AM If you have a large group, please RSVP an estimated number of participants to mckinneyparksfoundation@gmail.com. 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM McKinney Community Center Trail Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time to sign a waiver and meet the group. Individuals needing to earn service hours can... Read More →
Event: Trail Maintenance at the Recreation Center at Towne Lake Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020 Time: 8:00-11:00 AM Work Plan: General trail maintenance. All tools will be provided by the McKinney Parks Foundation. Location (including a map link): Towne Lake Recreation Center - 2001 S Central Expressway, McKinney, TX 75070. Map Link Meet at: Trail... 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 Saturday, September... 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 →
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 →
October 24 Tree Walk: (AT) Frisco Tree Walk: A walking tour of a riparian woodland area, sponsored by Frisco Urban Forestry Board and Natural Resources Department. When: Saturday, October 24, at 9:00-10:30am. (The tree walk be begin immediately after a short “Arborfest” event tree planting ceremony). Attendees will learn about key native (and invasive) trees... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
