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Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew!

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events can be found below –

January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | July 13 | August 10 | September 14 | November 9 | December 14

#TMNTuesdays – Kicking off in 2021

(AT) TMN Tuesdays

Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew!

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events can be found below –

January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | July 13 | August 10 | September 14 | November 9 | December 14

#TMNTuesdays – Kicking off in 2021

(AT) TMN Tuesdays

Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew!

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events can be found below –

January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | July 13 | August 10 | September 14 | November 9 | December 14

#TMNTuesdays – Kicking off in 2021

(AT) TMN Tuesdays

Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew!

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events can be found below –

January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | July 13 | August 10 | September 14 | November 9 | December 14

#TMNTuesdays – Kicking off in 2021

(AT) TMN Tuesdays

Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew!

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events can be found below –

January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | July 13 | August 10 | September 14 | November 9 | December 14

#TMNTuesdays – Kicking off in 2021

(AT) TMN Tuesdays

Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew!

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events can be found below –

January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | July 13 | August 10 | September 14 | November 9 | December 14

#TMNTuesdays – Kicking off in 2021

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Collin County Photography Contest

Collin County Extension Office is hosting our first open photography contest this summer. The theme for this year’s contest is Texas Agriculture, and is open to any resident of Collin County. We have an adult and youth category.

The winners and top picks will also have their photos printed and displayed in an exhibit at the Schimelpfenig Library in plano, as well as at our Ag Expo/Networking Night in November. Information and submissions can be made online at: https://collin.agrilife.org/collin-county-photography-contest/

Photography Contest Particulars

(AT) TMN Tuesdays

Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew!

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events can be found below –

January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | July 13 | August 10 | September 14 | November 9 | December 14

#TMNTuesdays – Kicking off in 2021

(AT) Online – #TMNTuesday – Why Burn? Fire History and Fire Effects

AT ONLINE – #TMNTuesday – Why Burn? Fire History and Fire Effects – May 11

 

 

 

Hi Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists!

 

It’s time for another #TMNTuesday (Texas Master Naturalist Tuesday)!  This month’s #TMNT presentation is on the topic of Prescribed Burns.  This session will be recorded; so, you can listen later!  The recording should be posted by May 12.

 

Program: #TMNTuesday – May 11, 2021 – Why Burn?  Fire History and Fire Effects

 

Speaker:  Chris Schenck, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, State Fire Program Leader

 

Dates:  Tuesday, May 11, 2021

 

Time:  12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM Central Standard Time

 

Location:  Online via the WebEx Platform

 

Program Description:  

Most people are naturally afraid of fire and with some good reasons. But fire carefully applied to the land at the right time and conditions can return things to their natural functioning conditions. This is what Prescribed Fire is and rekindling a “Burn Culture in Texas” is so very important. Texas Master Naturalist can play a key role in this effort.

 

Remember, #TMNTuesdays seminar sessions are open to any and all, so invite your family, friends, and colleagues to join us!

 

HOW TO JOIN:

 

Registration Link: TMN Tuesday May 11, 2021

 

You will receive an email with the event link.

 

USING WebEx:  If you’ve never used WebEx as a platform at all, the WebEx Guide is a great place to start.  This guide has information on what equipment is needed, what steps to take to get connected and a test website to log into a test WebEx meeting to check your connections –

 

TMN CONTACTS: 

 

Michelle Haggerty – Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Michelle.Haggerty@tpwd.texas.gov

 

Mary Pearl Meuth – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – mpmeuth@tamu.edu

 

LOGGING VH:  You can earn AT (amount TBD based on length of presentation) attending the May 2021 #TMNTuesday.  Log as AT: TMN Tuesday.

 

You can count this session as Advanced Training hours, whether you participate in the live presentation or watch the recorded session (available by May 12th).

OTHER INFORMATION: 

 

If you have questions or need more information you can find a list of FAQs, a WebEx help guide, and more on the #TMNTuesdays webpage.

 

Save the Dates for TMN Tuesdays in 2021 

January 12 / February 9 / March 9 / April 13

May 11 / June 8 / July 13 / August 10

September 14 / * / November 9 / December 14

 

*There is no program in October due to the TMN Annual Meeting

 

Check it out every 2nd Tuesday with the Texas Master Naturalist Crew!

On the Second Tuesday of each month at the noon hour (12PM Central Standard Time), the TMN State Office will offer an hour-long virtual advanced training event (sometimes including some fantastic new and returning guest speakers). More information about each of these monthly events can be found below –

January 12 | February 9 | March 9 | April 13 | May 11 | June 8 | July 13 | August 10 | September 14 | November 9 | December 14

#TMNTuesdays

(AT) TMN Tuesdays – Impacts of Winter Storm Uri on Texas Fish & Wildlife

 

Program: #TMNTuesday – April 2021 – Impacts of Winter Storm Uri on Texas Fish & Wildlife

Speakers:  We have an excellent lineup of speakers this month from Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Office of the Texas State Climatologist, and Texas SeaGrant.

Dates:  Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Time:  12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM Central Standard Time

Location:  Online via the WebEx Platform

Program Description:

It’s been more than a month since Winter Storm Uri swept across Texas, but many are still feeling the aftershocks caused by this historic event, especially our wildlife. Come learn about the changes in flora and fauna after the storm (including a citizen science project hosted on iNaturalist) and whether or not we should be expecting similar events as the new normal. This month’s #TMNTuesday is a special 3-hour event that you don’t want to miss! It is free and open to the public, and the recorded session will be available on this page or on our Facebook for those who can’t make the live event. Download the printable schedule and press release here.

Remember, #TMNTuesdays seminar sessions are open to any and all, so invite your family, friends, and colleagues to join us!

How to Join:

Registration Link: Register Now

You will receive an email with the event link.

USING WebEx:  If you’ve never used WebEx as a platform at all, the WebEx Guide is a great place to start.  This guide has information on what equipment is needed, what steps to take to get connected and a test website to log into a test WebEx meeting to check your connections –

TMN CONTACTS:

Michelle Haggerty – Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Michelle.Haggerty@tpwd.texas.gov

Mary Pearl Meuth – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – mpmeuth@tamu.edu

LOGGING VH:  The April TMNT is approved for 3 hours AT to be logged as AT: TMN Tuesday with Impacts of Winter Storm Uri on Texas Fish and Wildlife in the description box.

You can count this session as Advanced Training hours, whether you participate in the live presentation or watch the recorded session (available after April 14th).

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you have questions or need more information you can find a list of FAQs, a WebEx help guide, and more on the #TMNTuesdays webpage.

 

Save the Dates for TMN Tuesdays in 2021

January 12 / February 9 / March 9 / April 13

May 11 / June 8 / July 13 / August 10

September 14 / * / November 9 / December 14

 

*There is no program in October due to the TMN Annual Meeting