Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, Welcome to 2026! We’re kicking off the year with a fascinating look at nature’s “living opals” brought to life through the eyes… Read More →
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Focus on the Future!
Is your old pair of binoculars feeling a little “out of focus” on your shelf? Give your retired gear a second life! We’re collecting gently used binoculars to help the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center teach the next generation of birders how to spot their first hawk. Your “old” glass could be a kid’s “new” favorite hobby.
Snow Wonder It Works: The Magic of Winter Sowing 🌱
Winter sowing is the ultimate budget-friendly hack for growing native plants, allowing you to turn recycled milk jugs into mini-greenhouses without any expensive indoor equipment. This method relies on nature’s natural freeze-thaw cycles to stratify seeds outdoors, producing hardy seedlings that are ready to thrive in the spring. Read the full post to master the simple milk jug method and learn how to boost biodiversity in your own backyard for pennies.
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details – 2026 Dates
Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details for the 4th Tuesday in January, March and May, from 6-7 p.m. Attendees should arrive a few minutes early and bring their own drinks, as no food or virtual attendance option will be provided.
BPTMN Newsletter – November 16, 2025
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, Read Rick Travis’s 2025 Year End Review about our record-breaking 2025, surpassing 40,000 volunteer hours and 4,200 advanced training hours. Our chapter… Read More →
Deep Dive on UNT’s Ecological Action Studio 2025 Updates with Jaime Baxter-Slye
Join us on December 16th at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive with Dr. Jaime Baxter-Slye, presenting updates from the University of North Texas Ecological Action Studio 2025. This includes a prescribed burn on an urban campus and partnering with Cole Ranch to rescue plants prior to residential development.
Deep Dive on Seasons of Geese with Laurie Sheppard
Join us on October 25th, at 7 PM CST, for a Deep Dive, with Laurie Sheppard presenting on the Seasons of Geese. Get ready for a deep dive into the fascinating world of feathered, migrating friends! As Laurie Sheppard prepared to talk about the spectacular Snow Geese, she realized she couldn’t ignore their incredible cousins that grace Collin County.
BPTMN Newsletter – October 17, 2025
Hello Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, October’s newsletter brings news of major successes and calls for continued action! The Blackland Prairie Chapter is celebrating recognition, with Laura Kuwayama’s… Read More →
The application window for the 2026 New Class Training is CLOSED
The application window for the 2026 Training Program has closed. The 2027 window will open in Fall 2026.
We NEED you to help us transplant over 400+ Native Plants!
Join us on Saturday, October 25th at McKinney Green Gardens in Gabe Nesbitt Park for a special workday! We’ll be transplanting over 400 native plants, and we’d love your help to make it happen.