Spring has arrived and events are blooming! We have tons of iNaturalist BioBlitzes all over the county. We wanted a Mothing BioBlitz, and we got one coming up in Frisco’s Grand Park. We have guided prairie tours and community engagement events. Starting Sunday is National Volunteer Week! Check out our… Read More →
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April 2, 2024
Good evening, Blackland Prairie Chapter Members, You can access our latest bi-weekly newsletter from our Chapter’s Home Page at bptmn.org, click on the “Blackland Prairie Newsletter” image OR by direct link – https://txmn.org/bptmn/newsletters/ This bi-weekly newsletter will provide: If chapter members need to share information in the bi-weekly newsletters, please… Read More →
March 18, 2024
Michelle Connally, Class of 2018 – This bi-weekly newsletter will provide: Vicki Sander’s Eclipse 101 Online Deep Dive,
Review of the President’s chapter business portion of the recent meeting,
Eclipse Information Page and Links to Local Events,
Shaking the Trees Project Spotlight – Clymer Meadow & their Spring Tours Information and a Plano Park Project Update.
February 20, 2024
Chirp Chirp! BPTMN Flock! You can access our latest bi-weekly newsletter from our Chapter’s Home Page at bptmn.org, click on the “Blackland Prairie Newsletter” image OR by direct link – https://txmn.org/bptmn/newsletters/ This bi-weekly newsletter will provide: If chapter members need to share information in the bi-weekly newsletters, please send your… Read More →
January 12, 2024
Happy New Year! – BPTMN Chapter Members, This newsletter aims to provide you with your first Bi-weekly Chapter News update. Expect an email to remind you of a recent newsletter published on our chapter website after the monthly chapter meeting and during the last week of the month. You can… Read More →
Plano Parks and Recreation Summer Mothing Event – June 17, 2023
Leah Justice, 2021 – Plano Parks and Recreation and the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist Chapter partnered up for a Summer Mothing Event with Sam Kieschnick on Saturday, June 17th It was precisely the kind of night you would hope for to attract the moths, hot and humid! Despite the sweltering heat, a large crowd of about 120-130 people assembled.
BPTMNs Attend TMN Annual Meeting in Houston Texas
Linda Nixon, 2018 – Just prior to the start of the TMN 2022 Annual Meeting (Meeting) in Houston Texas, we decided to ask attendees, both those in person and those online, to write about their experiences so we could share them with BPTMN members who did not attend this event. We hope you will enjoy their musings and that what you read will inspire you to participate in a future Annual Meeting.
Announcement re the Death of Gailon Brehm
It is with great sadness that we are informing you of the death of one of our chapter members, Gailon Brehm. Gailon died Thursday evening, and the communities with whom he devoted his time are in mourning.
BPTMN Asian-American Outreach Committee Presents…
Michelle Connally, 2018 – 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. #APPI #Asian-American #East Asian #South Asian
Erwin Park
David Powell, 2007 – Even in August with no rain and heat our team is at Erwin Park on Monday mornings. Yes we do clear underbrush from the tree lines within the circle and cut trees out in the prairie and that is all a beneficial contribution to the beauty of the place. It has always been as important for those of who are working to spend time examining the natural growth in the prairie. We enjoy this time to share our knowledge and learn from each other as we wonder amongst the vegetation.