June 11, 2025
Dive into Nature with Toddler Nature Time @ LLELA!
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Join Sue Yost from the Elm Fork Chapter for Toddler Nature Time at LLELA! Every…
June 11, 2025
June 10, 2025
Meet Jen Jesseph: Our New Chapter Photo Coordinator
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Say hello to Jen Jesseph (Class of 2021), our new Chapter Photographer, who’s ready to…
June 10, 2025
June 6, 2025
Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary invite you to join us for a Bug-A-Thon Mothing Bioblitz Saturday, June 21st!
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Get ready for a fascinating night at our Mothing BioBlitz on Saturday, June 21, 2025,…
June 6, 2025
June 5, 2025
The Nature Conservancy’s Smiley Meadow Preserve Tour – Saturday, June 14
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The warm weather is bringing about fresh, green colors everywhere, and our flowers are beginning…
June 5, 2025
June 4, 2025
Members Meredith Brown Brady and Nancy Riggs with the folks at the BPRC are “who” to thank for this back yard rescue of an Eastern screech owl.
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Fellow BPTMN member and Plano resident Nancy Riggs, Class of 2021 recently became an unexpected…
June 4, 2025
June 3, 2025
BPRC Thanks BPTMN for the Grant!
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The Blackland Raptor Center extends a huge thank you to the Master Naturalists for a…
June 3, 2025
June 2, 2025
Innovation in Environmental Resilience Award – City of Frisco Parks
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Frisco, Texas’s Play Frisco won the 2025 Innovation in Environmental Resilience Award for their Blackland…
June 2, 2025
May 31, 2025
City of Plano Parks & Rec and the Blackland Priarie Master Naturalists invite you to join us at Plano Oak Point Park for a Mothing Bioblitz this Saturday!
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Discover the nocturnal world at our Mothing BioBlitz on Saturday, June 14, 8-11 PM, at…
May 31, 2025
May 30, 2025
Join us for a day of hands-on restoration and community impact!
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What are your plans for next Friday? How about making a difference? 🌳 Join us…
May 30, 2025
May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Remembrance
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On this Memorial Day, the Blackland Prairie Chapter Master Naturalists pause to honor the brave…
May 26, 2025
May 21, 2025
Barbara Hibberd’s Pocket Prairie
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What began as a hopeful rescue of a discarded Evening Primrose plant twenty years ago…
May 21, 2025
May 16, 2025
BPTMN Newsletter – May 16, 2025
mconnallyHappy Friday, lovely Texas Master Naturalists! This month’s newsletter, “Shaking the Trees,” is packed with exciting…
May 16, 2025
May 15, 2025
Congratulations Blackland Prairie Chapter Class of 2025!
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A hearty congratulations to the Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2025 on your graduation! Your…
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
2025 June Chapter Meeting with Lorelei Stierlen | Pocket Prairies
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Get ready to grow wild! 🌿 Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter in June for a…
May 15, 2025
May 14, 2025
MASTER VOLUNTEER ENTOMOLOGY ADVANCED TRAINING
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Don’t let the details bug you! Join Wizzie and Molly with AgriLife for Master Volunteer…
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
North Texas Chapter offers Accessibility In Nature Talk and Workshop – June 4th and 5th
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Two fantastic opportunities! Join us for Patti Bonnin’s talk at the Chapter Meeting on Wednesday,…
May 14, 2025
May 12, 2025
From Isolation to Inspiration: Celebrating 60 Editions of Shaking the Trees
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It is amazing that we are celebrating the 60th edition of Shaking the Trees. As…
May 12, 2025
May 9, 2025
Plant for Pollinators at Monarch View Park May 17 & 18
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Help create a haven for monarchs! Join Frisco Parks and Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Laura…
May 9, 2025
May 1, 2025
Deep Dive on Vibrant Lichen Studies with Zane Liston
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Join us on May 19th, at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive, with Zane…
May 1, 2025
April 29, 2025
Train the Trainer workshops-teaching about Monarchs any time anywhere with two posters and a stick
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Carol Clark, Class of 2010 – Train the Trainer workshops-teaching about Monarchs any time anywhere…
April 29, 2025
April 28, 2025
Cultivating Future Naturalists: The Rewarding Work of Our Blackland Prairie Chapter
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Rick Travis, Class of 2018 – April is National Volunteer Recognition month, and as I…
April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025
We are all part of the Blackland Prairie, our moment is now.
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Michelle Connally, Class of 2018 – As National Volunteer Month draws to a close, we…
April 28, 2025
April 23, 2025
2025 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge April 25-28
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We have a bunch of iNaturalist City Nature Challenges blooming this weekend in Plano, Richardson,…
April 23, 2025
April 21, 2025
Stream Team Citizen Scientist Training Wednesday, April 30
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Become a Stream Team Citizen Scientist! Join me and experienced trainer Crystal Flannery-Bachicha for an…
April 21, 2025
April 11, 2025
Making Your Yard A Safe Haven For Opossums And Other Wildlife
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Renee Dowhaniuk, Class of 2023 – Plant bushes, trees, and vines next to your fence…
April 11, 2025
April 10, 2025
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) Volunteer Opportunities for 2025
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Angela Lewallen, Friends of LLELA – I wanted to share some updated information about the…
April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025
2025 May Chapter Meeting with Cali and Peter | “Experience Nature For Your Mental Health”
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Interactions with nature and mental health are intertwined. We often feel better when we are…
April 10, 2025
April 9, 2025
BPTMN Newsletter – April 11, 2025
mconnallyThis edition celebrates member achievements with Georgette Guernsey’s service award interview and National Volunteer Month…
April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025
Kingbird Highway by Kenn Kaufman: A Book Review by the Chapter Librarian
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Linder Orourke, Class of 2023 – This story is one long tale of Kaufman’s obsession…
April 9, 2025
April 8, 2025
Thank you! Imelda Everett, HOME Program Leader
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We celebrate our Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for National Volunteer Month with…
April 8, 2025
April 7, 2025
Introducing…the HOME Program
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Are you interested in introducing native plants to your yard or attracting butterflies? Would you…
April 7, 2025
April 4, 2025
NTMWD STREAM TRAILER TRAINING COURSE
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Lauren Plunk, Watershed Manager of NTMWD – We have had many requests to set up…
April 4, 2025
April 3, 2025
Thank you! Mary Abercrombie
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We are celebrating our Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for National Volunteer Month,…
April 3, 2025
April 2, 2025
Moth Night at Frisco’s Grand Park
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Rick Travis, Class of 2018 – Our Blackland Prairie Chapter “Moth Squad” will join Play…
April 2, 2025
March 21, 2025
Join the Butterfly Garden Docents at Hagerman NWR
patriciacDocent Training on April 12th, 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Reserve your spot today! Do you…
March 21, 2025
March 19, 2025
Rare Coyote on trail cam
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Paul Napper, Class of 2015 – Black Coyotes (melanistic) comprise about 5.7% of the coyote…
March 19, 2025
March 17, 2025
My Favorite Things through the Four Seasons: Winter
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John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019-
It was the first day of winter. It felt like…
March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025
BPTMN Newsletter – March 17, 2025
mconnallyHappy Saint Patrick’s Day! Sure! This month’s newsletter is brimming with thrilling news, uplifting tales,…
March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025
Eco Explorers in Frisco & Raptor Center: Girl Scout Program with the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists
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Vicki Sanders, Class of 2022 – Eco Explorers in Frisco and at our Partner Blackland…
March 17, 2025
March 15, 2025
Erwin Park 2025 Prairie in Bloom Guided Tours
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Mary Abercrombie, Class of 2022 – These guided tours will highlight Erwin Park’s spring blooms…
March 15, 2025
March 14, 2025
Class of 2025 Week 6 – Topic: Botany Speaker: Dr. George Diggs
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If plants are your special interest – you would have loved our Week 6 training…
March 14, 2025
March 13, 2025
Our Tribe’s Fortune – Ruby: 4,000 Hours – Georgette Guernsey
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Georgette Guernsey, Class of 2004 – Georgette Guernsey highlights the importance of mentorship from county extension…
March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
Deep Dive on the “Virginia Opossum-The Misunderstood Marsupial” with Ren Dowhaniuk
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Join us on Tuesday, April 1st, at 7 PM CST for the April 2025 Deep…
March 13, 2025
March 12, 2025
2025 April Chapter Meeting with Laura Kimberly | “The Joy of Flies”
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Taxonomically known as the Diptera, Flies are colorful, elusive, beguiling, acrobatic, charming, and helpful. So,…
March 12, 2025
March 7, 2025
Haiku Hunt: Unleash Your Inner Poet on the Blackland Prairie
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I am seeking a collective reflection on the Blackland Prairie, in hopes of getting a variety…
March 7, 2025
March 6, 2025
Let It Grow
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Kathy Boys, Class of 2023 – In April 2020, while in the midst of the…
March 6, 2025
February 25, 2025
Eco Explorers: Girl Scout Program with the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists
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Vicki Sanders, Class of 2022 – Eco Explorers is an excellent opportunity to interact with…
February 25, 2025
February 17, 2025
Beginning Birding Course
patriciacCedar Waxwing by Donnie Simmons Dr. Wayne Meyer will be leading classes in how to identify…
February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025
Class of 2025 Week 4 – Topic: Mammalogy Speaker: Bryon Clark
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Cali Bakker, Class of 2024 – What a great class! Our Topic for week 4…
February 17, 2025
February 14, 2025
2025 March Chapter Meeting with Brent Franklin | “Amazing world of Odonata”
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Join us for the March Blackland Prairie Chapter Meeting with Brent Franklin on the “Amazing…
February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025
BPTMN Newsletter – February 14, 2025
mconnallyHappy Valentine’s Day! This month’s newsletter is packed with exciting updates, inspiring stories, and valuable…
February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025
A Vulture Valentine: Petunia’s Sweet Treat
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Tina Burke, Class of 2024 – Happy Valentine’s Day! I had the honor of making…
February 14, 2025
February 12, 2025
Native Flora Seeds Needs Volunteers!
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Adele Bourget, Class of 2024 – We need volunteers passionate about native plants and the…
February 12, 2025
February 10, 2025
New ‘little blue bee’ species discovered in Texas and Oklahoma
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February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025
Deep Dive on the Time to Restore Project with David Gwin
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On Tuesday, February, 25 at 6PM CST join us for the February 2025 Deep Dive…
February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025
Class of 2025 Week 1 – Topic: Ecology Speaker: Sam Kieschnick
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Cali Bakker, Class of 2024 – And we’re off to a fantastic start for…
February 10, 2025
February 7, 2025
Teaching About Monarchs – A Train the Trainer Program – Feb 13 – 7 PM – Encore Event
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Teaching About Monarch Butterflies equips individuals with the skills to deliver compelling, non-technology-based presentations about the…
February 7, 2025
February 4, 2025
Great Backyard Bird Count
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We are a few weeks away from the Great Backyard Bird Count, our annual four-day…
February 4, 2025
January 30, 2025
Blackland Prairie Chapter receives a Pollinators for Texas Award from H-E-B and the Texas Master Naturalist Program
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We are excited to announce our participation in the Pollinators for Texas project!
January 30, 2025
January 26, 2025
Our Tribe’s Fortune – Gold: 1,000 Hours – Renee Dowhaniuk
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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It’s…
January 26, 2025
January 23, 2025
McKinney Gardens – Last Saturday Workday
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Join us to tend to the McKinney Green Gardens. Volunteers must supply their own tools, including…
January 23, 2025
January 17, 2025
Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Paul Napper, Class of 2015
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Who can forget the Weather Class with David Baker. He gets so excited to teach…
January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025
Monarch Butterflies ‘Train the Trainers’ with Carol Clark – Zoom and In-Person Workshop
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Training opportunity with monarch butterfly expert, Carol Clark. This workshop is designed to give participants…
January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025
All About Skunks!
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Article submitted by Leah Justice from the Class of 2021 titled “The Eastern Spotted Skunk”,…
January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025
BPTMN Newsletter – January 18, 2025
mconnallyWelcome to 2025! Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, You can access our latest newsletter from our…
January 17, 2025
January 15, 2025
2025 February Chapter Meeting with Liz Tipps and Scott Aldrich | “Let’s Be Careful Out There”
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Join us for the February Blackland Prairie Chapter Meeting with Liz Tipps and Scott Aldrich…
January 15, 2025
January 10, 2025
Blackland Prairie Chapter Library – New Additions
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Linder O’Rourke, Class of 2023 – Check out the new additions to our chapter’s library.
January 10, 2025
January 9, 2025
Environmental Consulting
imeldaeServing Collin County “Our privately owned land and the ecosystems upon it are essential to…
January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025
Property Management Links
imeldaeGardening For Specific WildlifeNWF – Bird Friendly HabitatAudubon – How To Make Your Yard Bird…
January 9, 2025
January 2, 2025
Hagerman NWR Tours, an Excellent Opportunity
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Barbara Hibberd, Class of 2023 strongly recommends the Hagerman Tram Tours for AT or for…
January 2, 2025
December 30, 2024
My Favorite Things through the Four Seasons: Autumn
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John W. Garbutt, Class of 2019- For me, in my youth, I always began…
December 30, 2024
December 30, 2024
BPTMN Newsletter – December 30, 2024
mconnallySeason Greetings Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, You can access our latest newsletter from our Chapter’s Home…
December 30, 2024
December 19, 2024
Texas Master Naturalists, Blackland Prairie Chapter!
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2024 was a fabulous year for the Blackland Prairie chapter, punctuated by significant growth in…
December 19, 2024
December 18, 2024
Our Tribe’s Fortune 1,000 Hours – Nancy Casillas, Class of 2009
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The world can be a very negative and disappointing place if you believe the news…
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Kathy Boys, Class of 2023
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I’ve been wanting to become a Texas Master Naturalist for several years because of my…
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Randy Boys, Class of 2023
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After multiple decades of encountering Master Naturalists as ‘birds of a feather’ during various public…
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Jean Higgins, Class of 2023
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My deep love for nature has always been a guiding force in my life, motivating…
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
Our Tribe’s Fortune 250 Hours – Angela Lewallen, Class of 2017
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When my sons, now 20 and 22, were young, they would ask me about things…
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
Excitement for Eco Explorers!
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Wow! What a wild and wonderful fall season of exploring we had with Girl Scout…
December 18, 2024
December 17, 2024
2025 January Chapter Meeting with Class of 2024 | Ted Talks
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Join us for the 1st Blackland Prairie Chapter Meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 14th…
December 17, 2024
December 5, 2024
Community Engagement Event from Allen Heritage Village
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BPTMN Community Outreach team (left to right) Catherine Mitchell, Donna Cole, and Barbara Hibberd were…
December 5, 2024
December 4, 2024
Plant Rescue at Plano Senior High – Event Summary
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Organized by Mark Yoder (BPTMN Class of 2024) and promoted by Peter Williams (BPTMN class…
December 4, 2024
December 2, 2024
Winter Tree Walk at Chalk Hill Farm in McKinney
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Learn to ID native trees in winter with three master naturalists: Sharla Stack, Melanie Schuchart,…
December 2, 2024
December 1, 2024
A Favorite Place
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John W. Garbutt, Class of 2019- It is a place that you wake at 0100…
December 1, 2024
November 21, 2024
The Friends of Hagerman NWR Refuge Roundup was a Big Success, Thanks to TMN Volunteers!
patriciacSubmitted by Patricia Crain, Class of 2018 The Refuge Roundup festival on the Second Saturday…
November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
Wanted: Nature Tram Tour Drivers at Hagerman NWR
patriciacPosted by Patricia Crain, Class of 2018 Cathy Van Bebber, BPTMN, leads a Wildlife Explorer…
November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
BPTMN Newsletter – November 22, 2024
mconnallyHello Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, You can access our latest newsletter from our Chapter’s Home Page…
November 21, 2024
November 19, 2024
AgriLife Urban and Municipal Parks Workshops
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Workshops are extended educational opportunities which provide both education on the topic as well as…
November 19, 2024
November 19, 2024
Native Plant Rescue at Plano Senior High – THIS SATURDAY 23rd
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Native Plant Rescue at Plano Senior High – THIS SATURDAY Nov. 23rd. Have you wanted…
November 19, 2024
November 15, 2024
2024 December Blackland Prairie Chapter Holiday Party
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We are excited to invite our Blackland Prairie Chapter members to our annual holiday party!…
November 15, 2024
November 13, 2024
Rewilding Sticker Hill: Is it Finally Fall?
patriciacBy Karen Glenn BPTMN, Posted by Patricia Crain Class of 2018 Article V of the…
November 13, 2024
November 12, 2024
Addressing the Quail Decline: CKWRI Online Survey of Quail Stakeholders
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I am conducting research on stakeholders’ perceptions of the northern bobwhite decline in Texas, and…
November 12, 2024
November 6, 2024
Farmersville Prairie Restoration with Collin College
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New Project at Collin College – Farmersville Campus, 501 S Collin Pkwy, Farmersville, TX 75442….
November 6, 2024
November 4, 2024
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey
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This classic of American environmental writing is not a book about the desert but an…
November 4, 2024
October 30, 2024
Message from our Librarian
mconnallyAttention BPC/TMN members! Please do not donate any new books without checking with the Chapter…
October 30, 2024
October 18, 2024
Exciting Partnership for Pollinator Conservation in Texas! Grant Application Now Open!
mconnallyDear friends, We’re thrilled to announce that H-E-B is teaming up with the Texas Master…
October 18, 2024
October 16, 2024
BPTMN Newsletter – October 16, 2024
mconnallyHello Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, You can access our latest newsletter from our Chapter’s Home Page…
October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024
The application window for the 2025 New Class Training has closed.
mconnallyNancy Casillas, New Class Director The application window for the 2025 New Class Training has…
October 16, 2024
October 14, 2024
2024 November Chapter Meeting with Max Anton | Mollusks: Lone Star Land Snails
mconnallyMichelle Connally, Class of 2018 Watch Max Anton’s delightful presentation on the fascinating world of…
October 14, 2024
October 11, 2024
Texas Pollinator Bioblitz, October 11th – 27th, 2024
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Observers can share their photos and videos on Instagram and Facebook (#TXPollinators). Pollinators can be…
October 11, 2024