Week of Events
(VH) Project FeederWatch
Hey BPTMN Members! Are you looking for some volunteer hours to meet your annual recertification requirement for 2021? Then you might be interested in Project FeederWatch. This opportunity allows you to earn VH in your own yard—no travel, no mask! You can literally earn VH while wearing your pajamas! There is a small fee to... Read More →
Lights on the Farm Holiday Event
We all know that COVID has made it difficult for many of the places where we volunteer to continue to operate including The Plano Heritage Farmstead Museum. But hats off to the Farmstead Board and management as they continue to look for creative programs to help make ends meet and keep their doors open, including... Read More →
VH/AT – Odolympics 2021 – iNaturalist Dragonfly & Damselfly Surveys
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter Master Naturalists! The Dragonfly Society of the Americas, Sociedad de Odonatología Latinoamericana and Odonata Central are partnering to conduct the Odolympics 2021. If you participated in Sam Kieschnick’s #TMNTuesday Dragonflies presentation last week, you heard all about the Odolympics! If you missed it, watch Sam’s presentation recording: https://txmn.tamu.edu/tmntuesdays/ Highlights Odonate (dragonfly and damselfly) survey of... Read More →
(AT) Connemara Guided Bird Walks
(AT) Connemara Guided Bird Walks
BPTMN Members: Grab your binoculars and camera, put on your walking shoes, and head to Connemara Meadow Preserve on Sunday, September 5. Guided bird walks are back! Program: Guided Bird Walks Date: Sunday, September 5, 2021 Time: 7:30 AM Description: Birders of all skill levels are welcome to participate in this free activity. A... Read More →
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
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 →
VH – Erwin Park Prairie Restoration
VH – Erwin Park Prairie Restoration
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 →
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
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 →
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
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 →
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Mainenance
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Mainenance
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 →
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
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 →
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
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 →
(AT) Native Plant Society Of Texas Collin County Meeting
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
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 →
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
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 →
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
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 →
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
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 →
(VH) Wylie Prairie Restoration Project
(VH) Wylie Prairie Restoration Project
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 →
BPTMN Board Meeting
VH – Heard Sanctuary Restoration & Preservation Projects
VH – Heard Sanctuary Restoration & Preservation Projects
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 →
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
(VH) Connemara Meadow Preserve Restoration
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 →
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
(VH) BPRC Prairie & Trail Maintenance
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 →
(VH) Frisco BPTMN Work Days
(VH) Frisco BPTMN Work Days
Hi all - Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We're scheduling 2 Volunteer Service work days in December: Saturday, Dec 11, 9am-12 noon Tuesday, Dec 14, 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 -... Read More →