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Shoring up the Shoreline at Raptor Center

By Dick Zartler, 2007 During the first week in March a group of Blackland Prairie Master Naturalists, led by Rick Travis and Lorelei Stierlen and joined by Lisa Travis, Susan Abernethy and Dick Zartler, planted over 300 cuttings to help stabilize the BPRC’s eastern shoreline on Lavon lake. The eastern… Read More →

BPRC 2020 Prairie Restoration Projects

By: Greg Tonian, Lorelei Stierlin and Dick Zartler In 2020 the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (BPRC) achieved major milestones in its Blackland Prairie restoration efforts. Thanks to increased participation by members of the BPTMN and community volunteers we:     -Conducted our first prescribed burn of almost 17.5 acres, changing fallowing… Read More →

Leadership in Action

As 2020 comes to a close, we reflect on the memories of our time this year. Dedicating time to “education, restoration and preservation” of our precious Blackland Prairie is time well spent. Our wonderful diverse BPTMN membership keeps our chapter going year after year when members join the ranks to… Read More →

2020 October – Dwight Wilson | Interpreting Wildlife Track and Sign

Monthly Chapter Meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2020 “Interpreting Wildlife Track and Sign” – Dwight Wilson  Dwight will share how his mentors taught him to identify and interpret track and sign.  Learn how you can track wildlife through gathering information, asking questions, and problem solving. Dwight will share personal stories while… Read More →

Linda Nixon – Open Board Positions

Candidates for Board Positions The BPTMN Officer Nomination Committee is currently seeking members interested in serving in several open elected and appointed positions on the BPTMN board of directors. The following positions need to be filled: Vice President Elected position Term: 24 months, begins January 2021 Secretary Elected position Term:… Read More →

Shaking the Trees 5th Edition 06/1/20

Birds, Bees, Flowers…Stuff

Take a look at answers to the quiz in Edition 4, fledgling growth, knocked out birds and what our leaders collect.

Join in the fun and provide your type of elixir during this dry spell of sharing nature on foot.

2024 December Blackland Prairie Chapter Holiday Party

We are excited to invite our Blackland Prairie Chapter members to our annual holiday party! This event is In-Person only! It will be an excellent opportunity to catch up with Partners, Project Leaders, the 2024 Meeting & Deep Dive Speakers, Mothing setup friends, and fellow chapter members to celebrate the holiday season.
We hope to see you there!

Connemara Mothing Event Summary

A big thank you to all those who attended our 3rd annual mothing event at Connemara! Whether you helped with a screen and lighting set-up or came to observe, you helped make our event a great one.