A hearty congratulations to the Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2025 on your graduation! Your dedication and hard work are an inspiration, and we’re so excited to welcome you to the community of stewards making a real difference for Texas’ natural wonders.
MASTER VOLUNTEER ENTOMOLOGY ADVANCED TRAINING
Don’t let the details bug you! Join Wizzie and Molly with AgriLife for Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training and learn everything about our insect friends in this flexible virtual course!
North Texas Chapter offers Accessibility In Nature Talk and Workshop – June 4th and 5th
Two fantastic opportunities! Join us for Patti Bonnin’s talk at the Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, June 4th at Brookhaven College where she’ll share her journey and advocacy for accessible nature, and her interactive workshop on Thursday, June 5th, 9 AM-12 PM, at the Trinity River Audubon Center with tips and tricks for making nature more inclusive. Workshop registration (free)!
From Isolation to Inspiration: Celebrating 60 Editions of Shaking the Trees
It is amazing that we are celebrating the 60th edition of Shaking the Trees. As we found ourselves thrown into the glum alienation of COVID, I thought it was imperative that we celebrate accomplishments and become familiar with the uniqueness of every member.
Plant for Pollinators at Monarch View Park May 17 & 18
Help create a haven for monarchs! Join Frisco Parks and Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist Laura Kuwayama for a community workday on the Monarch View project, May 17 & 18.
Deep Dive on Vibrant Lichen Studies with Zane Liston
Join us on May 19th, at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive, with Zane Liston presenting on Vibrant Lichen Studies.
Train the Trainer workshops-teaching about Monarchs any time anywhere with two posters and a stick
Carol Clark, Class of 2010 – Train the Trainer workshops-teaching about Monarchs any time anywhere with two posters and a stick. It worked! With a small starter grant from the Blackland Prairie chapter, a successful workshop series was born.
Cultivating Future Naturalists: The Rewarding Work of Our Blackland Prairie Chapter
Rick Travis, Class of 2018 – April is National Volunteer Recognition month, and as I write these comments in late April, we’re in National Volunteer Week. Reflecting on our chapter’s level of volunteerism, and the many different ways we enthusiastically, and with great energy, serve our community, I wanted to share how proud I am of the effort by each one of you to educate, restore and conserve the natural wonder found in our area.
We are all part of the Blackland Prairie, our moment is now.
Michelle Connally, Class of 2018 – As National Volunteer Month draws to a close, we want to extend a massive thank you to every member of the Texas Master Naturalist Blackland Prairie Chapter! This photo embodies our mission:
2025 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge April 25-28
We have a bunch of iNaturalist City Nature Challenges blooming this weekend in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Allen, The Colony, McKinney, and Prosper.
Have you ever attended an evening Mothing iNaturalist event with our chapter’s Moth Squad? Don’t let this good time at Frisco’s Grand Park flutter away!