July 13, 2026
Deep Dive – Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists Pollinator Gardens: 2026 Edition with Jean Suplick
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Join Texas Master Naturalist Jean Suplick for an inspiring presentation showcasing beautiful home pollinator gardens…
July 13, 2026
July 11, 2026
BPTMN Grant Program Update Spring 2026
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From tracking bat acoustics and banding migratory birds to planting native pocket prairies and cooling…
July 11, 2026
July 4, 2026
BPTMN Newsletter – Summer Edition
mconnally☀️ 🐍 Sun-Soaked Days in the Blackland Prairie – A Summer of Discovery 🌳 🦋…
July 4, 2026
July 3, 2026
June was a Fabulous Month for Mothing!
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June was a record-breaking month for the Moth Squad, featuring over 230 enthusiastic attendees across…
July 3, 2026
July 2, 2026
Farewell and Best Wishes!
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Jane Palmer, Class of 2024, is saying goodbye to Texas and the Blackland Prairie Master…
July 2, 2026
July 2, 2026
Princeton Garden Workday Summary
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Volunteer work enhances the beauty of this Princeton park.
July 2, 2026
July 2, 2026
Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country’s Largest Natural Habitat
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The importance of talking about native grasslands.
July 2, 2026
July 1, 2026
2026 August Chapter Meeting with Kayleigh Bucur | John Bunker Sands Wetland Center: A Nature-Based Solution
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🌾 Discover how a massive, 2,000-acre constructed wetland naturally purifies and recycles millions of…
July 1, 2026
June 26, 2026
Identify Frog And Toad Calls With This Amazing Resource!
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The Collin County Frogs & Toads Field Guide is a free mobile-first field guide to…
June 26, 2026
June 25, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife New World Screwworm Resource Page
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The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae (maggots) feed on living tissues…
June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026
Let’s Hear It For The Snakes!
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An example of using citizen data, combined with other sources, to come to conclusions about…
June 25, 2026
June 23, 2026
Calling All Arachnids: Spiders Needed for Youth Engagement events!
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Don’t squash that spider—save it for science! The YES Committee is on the hunt for…
June 23, 2026
June 19, 2026
Last Saturday Workday – Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – June Update
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Thank you to those who volunteered with us! The summer is in full bloom at…
June 19, 2026
June 18, 2026
Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting – Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunity
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The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state…
June 18, 2026
June 17, 2026
Proof of Concept: Wylie Prairie Restoration
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The prairie restoration at the Wiley Municipal Complex has officially doubled its native plant diversity,…
June 17, 2026
June 16, 2026
MASTER VOLUNTEER ENTOMOLOGY ADVANCED TRAINING 2026
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Don’t let the details bug you! Join Wizzie and Molly with AgriLife for Master Volunteer…
June 16, 2026
June 15, 2026
My Favorite Things through the Four Seasons
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By John W. Garbutt, Class of 2019- “The first thought of spring usually occurs mid-winter…
June 15, 2026
June 13, 2026
Celebration of the Life of Tony Manasseri, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist, Class of 2007
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Please join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Anthony Joseph “Tony” Manasseri (1946…
June 13, 2026
June 13, 2026
2026 July Chapter Meeting – Celebrate 20 Years with Us! | Mid-Year Anniversary Celebration
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Come celebrate two decades of service, community, and digital storytelling! Whether you’ve been with us…
June 13, 2026
June 12, 2026
Invitation to Participate in Environmental Research
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We’re sharing a great opportunity to support environmental research! Our own Randy Boys recently learned…
June 12, 2026
June 11, 2026
Exploring Native Ecosystems with Bethany ED Burke
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Caterpillars, kites, and “purple pineapples,” oh my! 🦋🍍 If you are looking for some fresh…
June 11, 2026
June 9, 2026
Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists Pollinator Gardens: 2026 Deep Dive coming soon!
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One of our most popular Deep Dives is making a comeback! We’re locking in the…
June 9, 2026
June 4, 2026
Last Saturday Workday – Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park – Updated Summer Hours!
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Join us for the Last Saturday Workday in the Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park!…
June 4, 2026
June 2, 2026
Ribbon Communications Volunteers on Make an Impact at Arbor Hills in Plano
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Seventy dedicated volunteers from Ribbon Communications recently transformed Arbor Hills Nature Preserve through a day…
June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026
Behavioral Wonders: Mating or Combat?
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Caught in the act! 🐍 Are these two snakes mating or locked in a dance…
June 2, 2026
June 1, 2026
Community Engagement 2026 Events – Summer Update
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This summer is packed with fantastic community engagement events across North Texas! Volunteers are already…
June 1, 2026
May 15, 2026
Deep Dive – My Visit to Every State Park Retirement Project with Suzanne Tuttle
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From managing the Fort Worth Nature Center to a wild quest visiting every single Texas…
May 15, 2026
May 14, 2026
BPTMN Newsletter – May 15, 2026
mconnally☀️ 🌼 May Magic in the Blackland Prairie – Celebrating New Horizons 🦋 🌿 May…
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
Congratulations to the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2026!
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On May 13th, we celebrated this incredible group and their completion of the training class…
May 14, 2026
May 13, 2026
The Accessibility Team Needs You!
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The Accessibility Team is looking for help with web design, trail assessments, copy writing, and…
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
In Remembrance of Tony Manasseri, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist, Class of 2007
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We lost a valuable member this past week. Tony Manasseri was a one man show…
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
SAVE THE DATE: June 4 for the Mural Reveal at the Monarch Gardens (formerly Green Gardens) at Gabe Nesbitt Park
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SAVE THE DATE: June 4, 4:30 pm, we’ll be hosting a Mural Reveal at the…
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
2026 June Chapter Meeting with Bob Richie | Hidden Partners: The Role of Fungi in Plant Growth
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🍄 Join us as we uncover the secret, symbiotic handshakes happening right beneath our feet….
May 13, 2026
May 12, 2026
Introducing the Interactive Trees of North Texas Digital Key
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This web app provides a dynamic experience for those identifying species on the go. It…
May 12, 2026
May 9, 2026
40th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour on May 16th
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The Nature Conservancy is celebrating 40 years of conservation work at the Clymer Meadow Preserve…
May 9, 2026
May 8, 2026
Community Engagement 2026 Events – May Update
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This May is packed with fantastic community engagement events across North Texas, covering everything from…
May 8, 2026
May 7, 2026
Rick’s Picks from the iNaturalist City Challenge BioBlitz event and iNaturalist tallied results during April 24-27
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Nature is showing off its best colors for the 2026 BioBlitz! 🌿✨ From the metallic…
May 7, 2026
May 6, 2026
High-Fiveing Nature: “Leaf” it to Lisa for the Best Tips! 🖐️
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Don’t let itchy vines “plant” a seed of doubt on your next hike! 🖐️ Lisa…
May 6, 2026
April 21, 2026
Eco Explorers: Girl Scout Program with the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists
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A multi-level Girl Scout event at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Scouts can earn badges in…
April 21, 2026
April 19, 2026
Celebrating Our Impact: National Volunteer Week 2026
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This National Volunteer Week, we are igniting a celebration of service! The Blackland Prairie Chapter…
April 19, 2026
April 19, 2026
BPTMN Newsletter – April 20, 2026
mconnally🌿 🌸 Spring in Full Bloom – Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists 🐦…
April 19, 2026
April 18, 2026
Ain’t no Party like a Moth Night Party with Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist in McKinney!
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Step into the wild after dark!
Using special UV lights, we’ll attract and observe moths and…
April 18, 2026
April 17, 2026
2026 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge April 24-27
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2026 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge April 24-27 Get ready, North Texas 🦋—the 2026 City Nature…
April 17, 2026
April 16, 2026
🦇 Discover the “Music of the Night” at Hagerman NWR
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Join the Friends of Hagerman on May 14 for a 🦇Bat Monitoring Workshop by Dr….
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
🌱 Spring Grant Applications open until April 30th
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Dust off those project ideas! The Blackland Prairie Chapter’s semi-annual grant program is officially returning…
April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
Community Engagement 2026 Events – April & May Update
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Ready to make an impact? 🦋 Tina Burke has a full spring of Earth Day,…
April 16, 2026
April 15, 2026
2026 May Chapter Meeting with Braeden Duffee | Collin County Croakers!
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🐸 Is your knowledge of local amphibians a little… “croaky”? On May 12th, join us…
April 15, 2026
April 12, 2026
A New Chapter in Youth Engagement
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From “education trunks” to a Junior Master Naturalist pilot, the YES Committee is growing! Discover…
April 12, 2026
April 11, 2026
Monarch View Park Planting April 18 2026
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On April 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., we’ll use the remaining funds from…
April 11, 2026
April 9, 2026
📸 Volunteer Spotlight: John W. Garbutt, A Passion for the Prairie
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We celebrate our Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for National Volunteer Month with…
April 9, 2026
April 9, 2026
🐾 Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Densmore, A Success Story in Wildlife Rehab
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We celebrate our Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for National Volunteer Month with…
April 9, 2026
April 9, 2026
JM Caldwell Park Pollinator Garden in Princeton
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Ready to grow? 🌻 Dig in with Keep Princeton Beautiful every 2nd Saturday! Mulch, weed,…
April 9, 2026
April 2, 2026
Grow Texas Proud: TPWF’s New App Makes Native Gardening Easy
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🌿 Help Texas pollinators thrive with Wild Thumb, the new free app from TPWF! Get…
April 2, 2026
April 1, 2026
March 31, 2026
Deep Dive – The Constellation of Living Memorials – Bringing Sacred Ground to Life with Julie Fineman
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Honoring history through habitat 🌿✨—join us April 13th at 7 PM CST for a Deep…
March 31, 2026
March 30, 2026
🦅 Birds, Brews & Community!
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Brews and birds of prey! 🦅 We had a blast at Tupps Brewery with the…
March 30, 2026
March 27, 2026
Monarch Butterfly Population Increases by 64%
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Great news for our pollinators! 🦋 Monarch populations are up 64% according to the latest…
March 27, 2026
March 26, 2026
Work day at Sally Evan’s home
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Susan Abernethy shared highlights and photos from our recent workday at Sally Evans’ home. A…
March 26, 2026
March 17, 2026
Deep Dive – Texas Acoustic Bat Monitoring Project with Linda Nixon
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Tune in and take flight 🦇—join us March 23rd at 7 PM CST for a…
March 17, 2026
March 17, 2026
2026 April Chapter Meeting with Grayson Dean | Dazed and Confused
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🔦 Are you Dazed and Confused about how artificial light affects wildlife? On April 14th,…
March 17, 2026
March 16, 2026
Join us as a presenter in 2026 Annual Meeting!
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The 2026 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting heads to Waco, a unique ecological crossroads where…
March 16, 2026
March 16, 2026
Lights Out, Dallas! Spring 2026 Survey
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Migration season has officially arrived! 🐦⬛🦉🦜 Here is the key information for the upcoming bird…
March 16, 2026
March 14, 2026
🌿 Blackland Prairie Chapter Bioblitz at Oak Point Park
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Join us on March 28th at Oak Point Park for an afternoon dedicated to the…
March 14, 2026
March 11, 2026
🌱 New Season, New Growth: Spring Grant Applications Are Opening!
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Dust off those project ideas! The Blackland Prairie Chapter’s semi-annual grant program is officially returning…
March 11, 2026
March 10, 2026
Supercharge your City Nature Challenge at LLELA!
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Where the Wild Things Are (And You Should Be, Too) – 🐺 🍄 – Trade…
March 10, 2026
March 9, 2026
My Favorite Things through the Four Seasons
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By John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019
“As meteorological winter began, North Texas was awaiting a…
March 9, 2026
March 7, 2026
Clearing the Way for Spring: Protecting Trout Lilies in Plano Parks
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One primary focus has been the removal of privet (Ligustrum spp.), an aggressive non-native shrub…
March 7, 2026
March 6, 2026
The Humble Bee of Harriet, Texas
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When BPTMN’s Arica Shields (Class of ’22) found a lethargic Sonora Bumblebee in Harriett, TX,…
March 6, 2026
March 6, 2026
BPTMN Newsletter – March 18, 2026
mconnally🦋 🐝Spring is Stirring – Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists,🌷 🌱 April is…
March 6, 2026
March 4, 2026
Letter to A Friend
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By John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019 “I wrote this in January of 2020…
March 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
The Sunrise
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By John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019: “From the earliest faint light of astronomical…
March 4, 2026
March 3, 2026
Monarch View Park Update: Building a Prairie Together
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Laura Kuwayama, Class of 2020 – Monarch View Park is undergoing an incredible transformation….
March 3, 2026
March 1, 2026
Deep Dive – From Screens to Streams: The Decline of Outdoor Play and How We Can Reverse It with Patricia Crain
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Unplug and put down roots—join us March 30th at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive…
March 1, 2026
February 26, 2026
Update – Last Saturday Workday – McKinney Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park
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Check out these photos from our Last Saturday Workday in Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt…
February 26, 2026
February 24, 2026
Turning Over a New Leaf: Streamlined Project Planning with Sign Up Genius!
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We’re turning over a new leaf! To streamline project coordination, our chapter has upgraded to…
February 24, 2026
February 19, 2026
Fire is Sometimes the Best Medicine
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Last month, the Frisco Fire Department and Natural Resources Division teamed up for a prescribed…
February 19, 2026
February 16, 2026
Last Saturday Workday – Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park
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Join us for the Last Saturday Workday in Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We…
February 16, 2026
February 13, 2026
BPTMN Newsletter – February 13, 2026
mconnallyHappy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, Love is in the…
February 13, 2026
February 11, 2026
2026 March Chapter Meeting with Jean Suplick | 400 Native Perennials: A story of seed packets, chaos, and community
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🌱We’re ‘pollen’ out all the stops for our March 10th chapter meeting! Jean Suplick is…
February 11, 2026
February 10, 2026
Spring 2026 Stream Team Training
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Become a Citizen Scientist! 🌊 Join Crystal Flannery-Bachicha and Lauren Kraus for Texas Stream Team…
February 10, 2026
February 9, 2026
🐦 Valentine’s Event! ❤️ Feb 13-16: Great Backyard Bird Count 2026
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Spend time with your VALENTINE! ❤️ in your favorite places watching birds Feb 13-16—then tell us…
February 9, 2026
February 6, 2026
Cooper’s Hawk
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Remember the ‘white aliens’ of 2020? 👽 For this week’s Flashback Friday, we’re revisiting John…
February 6, 2026
February 5, 2026
Deep Dive on From Backyard to Blackland: Raising Natives for Restorations with Heather Fell and Katelyn Miller
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Join us on Wednesday, February 25th at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive with…
February 5, 2026
February 3, 2026
Community Engagement Spring 2026 Events
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Ready to make an impact? 🦋 Community Engagement Director Tina Burke has already lined up…
February 3, 2026
February 2, 2026
Blackland Prairie Chapter Grant Update – Leadership Prep School – Majestic Garden Elementary – Monarch Butterfly Garden
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Since our fall planting in September and October, we’ve been closely monitoring growth and assessing…
February 2, 2026
February 1, 2026
The Texas Bluebonnet
We’re dusting off this fan-favorite article to inspire you for the next bluebonnet season. Learn…
February 1, 2026
January 27, 2026
Class of 2025 Bioblitz Activity at Hagerman NWR
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From local ecology insights with Dr. Wayne Meyer to a high-energy treasure hunt, our recent…
January 27, 2026
January 16, 2026
BPTMN Newsletter – January 16, 2026
mconnallyHello Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, Welcome to 2026! We’re kicking off the…
January 16, 2026
January 15, 2026
🌱 Upcoming Event: “Getting to Your Roots: The Soil Food Web”
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Join the Friends of LLELA on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for our annual Native Landscape…
January 15, 2026
January 14, 2026
2026 February Chapter Meeting with Laura Johnson | Raptors in North Texas
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We are talon you—you won’t want to miss our February 10th meeting! 🦅 Join…
January 14, 2026
January 10, 2026
Move over chiggers, there is a new ITCH in town!
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Picture source: Wikipedia, Pyemotes herfsi
January 10, 2026
January 8, 2026
TPWD 2026 Texas Waters Webinar Series
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Texas Parks and Wildlife present the 2026 Texas Waters Webinars, which are part of the…
January 8, 2026
January 8, 2026
Focus on the Future!
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Is your old pair of binoculars feeling a little “out of focus” on your shelf?…
January 8, 2026
January 6, 2026
January 5, 2026
Snow Wonder It Works: The Magic of Winter Sowing 🌱
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Winter sowing is the ultimate budget-friendly hack for growing native plants, allowing you to turn…
January 5, 2026
December 30, 2025
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details – 2026 Dates
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Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details for the 4th Tuesday in January, March and May,…
December 30, 2025
December 16, 2025
Experiencing Nature through Eco Explorers
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Guiding Girl Scouts through our Eco Explorer program creates “Aha!” moments through hands-on discovery. From…
December 16, 2025
December 10, 2025
2026 January Chapter Meeting with Class of 2025| Class “Ted Talks”
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Start 2026 with nature! 🌿 Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter on Tuesday, Jan 13th at…
December 10, 2025
December 1, 2025
My Favorite Things through the Four Seasons: Autumn
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John W. Garbutt, Class of 2019 – It was the day before the autumnal equinox,…
December 1, 2025
November 26, 2025
New Study Reveals Central America’s “Five Great Forests” Are Lifelines for North America’s Migratory Birds
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Submitted by Donna Cole, Class of 2006: New Study Reveals Central America’s “Five Great Forests”…
November 26, 2025