“Education, Restoration, Conservation”
Our Mission
The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas.
Our Commitment to You
The Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist chapter is strengthened by the diversity of our members. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are a core part of everything that we do. We strive to be an organization that reflects the communities we serve and encourages multiple ideas and viewpoints.
The Texas Master Naturalist program is a partnership between the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and other local partners.
Congratulations to the Blackland Prairie Chapter Class of 2026!
2026 October Chapter Meeting with Rick Travis | Municipal Mutualism: Creating Win-Win Relationships with our Communities
🌳 Join us for October’s Chapter Meeting as Master Naturalist Rick Travis explores the power of municipal partnerships—sharing personal insights on how years of collaboration with Frisco are weaving vital natural habitats and conservation education directly into our city’s future. 🌾
Deep Dive – Digging Deep: Rocks, Minerals & Fossils of North Texas with Randy Boys
Join Texas Master Naturalist Randy Boys for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating rocks, minerals, and fossils of North Texas. Discover the ancient geological history right beneath our feet and learn how local rock formations shape the soils, habitats, and diverse ecosystems of our region.
Past Chapter Meeting Speakers and Topics
Past Deep Dive Speakers and Topics
Current News
Peter Kaestner’s Historic 10,000-Species Milestone
Join Audubon Dallas for an evening with legendary birder Peter Kaestner as he shares thrilling stories from his historic milestone of seeing 10,000 bird species in the wild. Space is limited, so visit the link to register today and take part in an exciting silent auction benefiting local conservation!
Project Conclusion for Frisco’s Monarch View Park 2026 Pollinators for Texas Grant
Our 2026 Pollinators for Texas project is complete, and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact we’ve made! With the generous support from H-E-B and in collaboration with the Texas Master Naturalist Program, we’ve been able to enhance an 8,129 sq ft area was with 992 plants installed by 98…
The application window for the 2027 Training Program will open on October 1, 2026
The application window for the 2027 Training Program will open on October 1, 2026
BPTMN Newsletter – September 2026 Editon
🍂 🦗 Welcome to the September 2026 edition! From celebrating our third ‘Pollinators for Texas’ grant award to gearing up for fall planting workdays, and welcoming our next generation of trainees, our chapter continues to build lasting connections across North Texas. Explore all of our newest community stories, training recap…
September Chapter Meeting Business Slides
Did you miss some of the information while watching the chapter meeting online?
Help Grow the BPTMN Family!
The wait is almost over! Applications for the 2027 Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist training class open October 1 and close October 31, 2026.
In Case You Missed It: Carol Clark teaching Botany Skills for the Cissy St. John Memorial Series | Video by Lauren Plunk
Watch the recap of our plant anatomy workshop with Carol Clark, recorded by Lauren Plunk! Next up: our Native Bees Seminar on Sunday, Oct 29 (1–5 PM).
Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – Pollinator Planting
Get your hands dirty for a good cause! Help us plant a vital habitat for butterflies and native pollinators. We’ll be at Monarch Gardens on Oct. 2 & 16 from 9 AM to NOON. Sign up today to take part!
With Development Spreading Across DFW, How Can We Help Wildlife?
Sam Kieschnick discusses animal adaptation and suggests several ways people can help wildlife survive.
BPTMN Chapter 20th Anniversary Celebration Series
“Friends, learning, teaching, volunteering, and having fun.” For our 20th Anniversary series, Class of 2015’s Paul Napper shares how joining BPTMN sparked a family affair—inspiring bluebird trails, native gardens with his wife Cindy, and a whole new passion for teaching the next generation to love the wild. 🌿
Texas Master Naturalist Fall Pop-Up Store OPEN NOW!
It’s time to order your Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting merchandise!
The Blackland Prairie HOME Program
Join the HOME Team!
The BPTM Speakers Bureau Needs Your Help!
The Speakers Bureau is looking of a variety of new members to join the fun!
Blackland Prairie Chapter receives a 3rd Pollinators for Texas Award from H-E-B and the Texas Master Naturalist Program
We are thrilled to announce our continued participation in the Pollinators for Texas project! Our chapter has been selected to receive a $4,000 grant to help support native pollinators at Monarch View Park in the City of Frisco.
September Book Club Information
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