Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout?  Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team!  The information below will give you the basics.  The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →

Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout?  Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team!  The information below will give you the basics.  The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... 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 Pavilion 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 →

Project:  BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:  Monday thru Friday Time: June-Sept hours 7AM-12PM Oct-May hours 9AM-2PM Work Areas:  Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work which involves realigning the chop block edging. Medium activity level. Cedar Removal - Helping to remove Eastern Red Cedars as they... Read More →

Project:  BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:  Monday thru Friday Time: June-Sept hours 7AM-12PM Oct-May hours 9AM-2PM Work Areas:  Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work which involves realigning the chop block edging. Medium activity level. Cedar Removal - Helping to remove Eastern Red Cedars as they... Read More →

Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout?  Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team!  The information below will give you the basics.  The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →

Project:  BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:  Monday thru Friday Time: June-Sept hours 7AM-12PM Oct-May hours 9AM-2PM Work Areas:  Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work which involves realigning the chop block edging. Medium activity level. Cedar Removal - Helping to remove Eastern Red Cedars as they... Read More →

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 9am - 12 noon Location: Frisco Commons Park (8000 McKinney Rd.). Let's meet in front of the main gazebo. We'll walk up to the prairie from there. Bring - Saws, clippers, gloves, water, litter bags. What we'll do: We have a large amount of native seed to distribute in the prairie. We'll... Read More →

Hello BPTMN Members – The Chapter is pleased to announce that Deep Dives are back on a quarterly basis. These classes will be offered online via Zoom. Join us on Tuesday, November 16, at 7pm to hear Chapter member and Master Naturalist Susan Abernethy and some of her friends present on Pocket Prairies and Pollinator Places.... Read More →

Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout?  Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team!  The information below will give you the basics.  The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →

Project:  BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:  Monday thru Friday Time: June-Sept hours 7AM-12PM Oct-May hours 9AM-2PM Work Areas:  Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work which involves realigning the chop block edging. Medium activity level. Cedar Removal - Helping to remove Eastern Red Cedars as they... Read More →

Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout?  Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team!  The information below will give you the basics.  The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →

Dave is planning a workday with plenty of time for observations of the restoration project. Meet: Meeting in the North East corner of the parking lot at 300 Country Club Road in Wylie. Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 am Project: Prairie restoration in open space in front of and behind the Wylie Library. Location:  300 Country... Read More →

Project:  BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:  Monday thru Friday Time: June-Sept hours 7AM-12PM Oct-May hours 9AM-2PM Work Areas:  Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work which involves realigning the chop block edging. Medium activity level. Cedar Removal - Helping to remove Eastern Red Cedars as they... Read More →

Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter! Looking for a volunteer opportunity that will get you outside in the fresh air?  Have we got a deal for you!  You can spend Friday mornings on the beautiful Heard Sanctuary helping to maintain areas that need vegetation removal.  Find out more below!   Event:  Heard Sanctuary Restoration & Preservation Projects... Read More →

Hello Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists! Looking for volunteer work that involves working outside, planting/caring for native plants/grasses, and a getting a healthy workout?  Then you should strongly consider joining the Connemara Meadow Restoration Team!  The information below will give you the basics.  The best way to really learn about what is involved in this opportunity... Read More →

Project:  BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance Dates:  Monday thru Friday Time: June-Sept hours 7AM-12PM Oct-May hours 9AM-2PM Work Areas:  Trail Maintenance - Mowing or weed whacking and raking trails. Some trails need repair work which involves realigning the chop block edging. Medium activity level. Cedar Removal - Helping to remove Eastern Red Cedars as they... 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 →

Hi Master Naturalists! Looking for a fun, educational and free activity this weekend?  Visit Brockdale Park, at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, to participate in their new Third Saturday Program, which will include a Birding for Beginners class and two scheduled prairie walks.  This program will continue through the third Saturday in December.   Program: ... Read More →

VH Opportunity – Trinity Forest Buckeye Trail Project – Begins September 18 For All Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Members: This is an opportunity for the BPTMN to assist members of the North Texas Master Naturalist Chapter, Dallas Parks and Recreation, and other organizations to open trails and cleanout the invasive plants in the Great Trinity... Read More →