We celebrate our Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for National Volunteer Month with a spotlight on our John W. Garbutt, a dedicated naturalist who uses photography and storytelling to bridge the gap between our community and the natural world.
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2026 April Chapter Meeting with Grayson Dean | Dazed and Confused
🔦 Are you Dazed and Confused about how artificial light affects wildlife? On April 14th, Grayson Dean will guide us through the critical impact of light pollution on migratory birds. We are thrilled to feature one of our own members for this important discussion! See you there! 🐦
Lights Out, Dallas! Spring 2026 Survey
Migration season has officially arrived! 🐦⬛🦉🦜 Here is the key information for the upcoming bird conservation surveys in Downtown Dallas. Reach out to join our daily survey teams from March 16 to May 31. It’s a small commitment that makes a huge difference for bird conservation in Texas.
🌿 Blackland Prairie Chapter Bioblitz at Oak Point Park
Join us on March 28th at Oak Point Park for an afternoon dedicated to the simple joy of nature and community science where we identify flora and fauna using the iNaturalist smart phone app.
Supercharge your City Nature Challenge at LLELA!
Where the Wild Things Are (And You Should Be, Too) – 🐺 🍄 – Trade the screen for the canopy and become a pioneer of the urban wild. LLELA invites you to spend time during the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge with the plants and animals along its trails. All area Master Naturalists participating in the Nature Challenge will have no-charge access to the public areas April 24 through April 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
BPTMN Newsletter – March 18, 2026
🦋 🐝Spring is Stirring – Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists,🌷 🌱 April is here, and the Blackland Prairie is alive with possibility. Yet March is not over yet… Read More →
The Sunrise
By John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019: “From the earliest faint light of astronomical sunrise through civil sunrise, to the sun cresting the horizon; witnessing the start of a new day has always been my favorite time of day.”
Monarch View Park Update: Building a Prairie Together
Laura Kuwayama, Class of 2020 – Monarch View Park is undergoing an incredible transformation. Thanks to HEB grants, City of Frisco and the hard work of volunteers, Want to be part of Phase 4? Join us on April 18th (9 AM – 12 PM) as we keep the momentum going.
Community Engagement 2026 Events – March Update
Ready to make an impact? 🦋 Our 2026 Community Engagement Director, Tina Burke, has a full season of community engagement ready to go! From Earth Day in McKinney and Allen to Blackland Prairie Raptor Center’s “Night on the Prairie” in Lucas, there are so many ways to get involved. Whether you’re a mothing enthusiast or just love sharing why the Earth is scientifically fantastic 🌎, we need your help sharing the love for the Blackland Prairie.
Update – Last Saturday Workday – McKinney Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park
Check out these photos from our Last Saturday Workday in Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We offer hands-on opportunities focused on native and drought-tolerant gardening, composting, water conservation, and general garden maintenance.