Blackland Prairie Newsletter

Join us for the 1st Blackland Prairie Chapter Meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, January 14th at 7 PM CST, in Person or online via Zoom.

Valarie Atwood – Spiritual Ecology
Spiritual Ecology explores the deep connections between spiritual beliefs and practices and the environment. Its core concepts can resonate with anyone who feels a deep connection to nature and concern for the environment. Join me as we explore some ways to put it into practice and increase your interconnectedness with nature.

Laura Schnell – Your Place in Conservation
Conservation is a big and often overwhelming concept. In this talk, I want to discuss how paying attention to where you’re from and where you live can shift your perspective in protecting our planet.

Tina Burke – Raising Monarch and Queen Butterflies
What does it take to attract queen and monarch butterflies to my yard? How do I witness their lifecycle from egg to butterfly? This presentation shows photos and videos from the Burke backyard of queen and monarch lifecycles, what to do and NOT do, and what equipment is recommended.

Newsha Jahansouzi – Sustainable Practices and Ecological Mindfulness Initiatives Implemented at the MTO Arboretum in Frisco
By being aware of our environmental impact and advocating for sustainable land management, the arboretum serves as a living laboratory, showcasing methods that reduce our ecological footprint while fostering a deeper connection and creating a harmonious balance between human activities and the natural ecosystem.

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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• SRC Doors will open at 6:30 PM
• Zoom meeting waiting room will open at 6:45 PM
• Business Meeting will begin at 7:00 PM
• Naturalist Talk will begin at 7:30 PM (approximately)

Topic: Class of 2024 | Ted Talks 

Speaker: Class of 2024 – Valerie Atwood, Laura Schnell, Tina Burke, Newsha Jahansouzi

Physical Meeting Location:  Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 
1Nature Place, McKinney TX 75069, Science Resource Center (SRC) building.
Directions to SRC:  Drive through Heard gates; go past parking lot and museum building; continue until the road ends at the large white SRC building. 

Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Logging AT:  The monthly meeting presentation will allow members to earn 1-hour of AT. Log as AT: BPTMN Chapter Monthly Meeting Only (1 hour) with the speaker’s name and topic in the description box.

For any additional questions, please contact.
Chapter Meeting Host: Nancy Casillas, New Class Director, education@bptmn.org