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 →
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 →
Sept 12 – Ornithology; Doug Wood of Grayson College presents “Ornithology” Event: Hagerman Second Saturday Lecture Series Date: September 12, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM Speaker: Doug Wood of Grayson College presents "Ornithology" Location: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center, 6465 Refuge Rd, Sherman, TX 75092 https://goo.gl/maps/LZXbNgPRG94kDKGX6 Meet at: Hagerman National Wildlife Center Visitors Center Dress: Comfortable... 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 →