Start 2026 with nature! 🌿 Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter on Tuesday, Jan 13th at 7 PM for a special presentation featuring our Class of 2025 graduates.
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2025 November Chapter Meeting with Laurie Sheppard | Endangered Butterflies
Join us on November 11th at 7 PM. We are thrilled to welcome Laurie Sheppard, Class of 2017, for a special presentation on endangered butterflies and the vital conservation work being done to protect them.
Seeding the Future
🌱 Leah Justice, Class of 2021 – Discover how seeds and seedlings from The Nature Conservancy’s preserves are reviving native habitats and protecting the landscapes that define our state. 🌾🌳
2025 October Chapter Meeting with Rachel Seets | Vanishing Grasslands: Restoring the Heart of North Texas Prairies
oin us on October 14th at 7 PM. Prairies are becoming a rarity in our state. Only 1% remains of the vast blanket of tallgrass prairie that once swept across North and Central Texas. These remnant grasslands provide essential services and benefits to us–the local human residents–and native wildlife.
2025 September Chapter Meeting with Lauren Plunk | Lavon Watershed Plan
Join us on September 9th at 7 PM, the next chapter meeting will focus on the watershed approach and its importance for the Lavon Lake watershed. The meeting will highlight how watersheds are defined by natural landscapes rather than political boundaries, making coordinated management across jurisdictions essential. The Lavon Lake watershed is a prime example, covering over 768 square miles across four counties (Collin, Grayson, Fannin, and Hunt) and fed by five major creeks, including the East Fork of the Trinity River. This session will provide key insights into protecting this vital regional water source.
2025 August Chapter Meeting and Mini Potluck with Rick Travis | Riparian Rock Stars: Trees of North Texas Highly Prized by Wildlife
Get ready to branch out and grow your knowledge at our next chapter meeting! PLUS, a Mini Potluck! We’re absolutely thrilled to have our very own President, Rick Travis, leading the charge as our speaker.
Rick’s going to take us on a fascinating journey through the North Texas woodlands, revealing the secrets of our key native trees.
Magical Mothing Event at the Heard Museum, Celebrating National Moth Week
Get ready for a night of enchantment! Celebrate National Moth Week at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary’s Magical Mothing Event on Saturday, July 26, from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. Come discover the fascinating world of moths under the stars!
2025 July Chapter Meeting with Bryon Clark | Bats – Chiroptera
Join us Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM for an engaging talk with Bryon, who will share over 40 years of fascinating bat 🦇 research, personal stories, and insights to clear up common misconceptions about these amazing nocturnal mammals!
2025 June Chapter Meeting with Lorelei Stierlen | Pocket Prairies
Get ready to grow wild! 🌿 Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter in June for a deep dive into the delightful world of Pocket Prairies with the amazing Lorelei Stierlen! We’ll be exploring how to pack a powerful punch of native plant beauty into even the tiniest of spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned prairie pro or just starting to sprout your interest, this meeting is for you!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 10th at 7 PM CST. Choose your own adventure: join us in person for some face-to-face fun, or zoom in with us online!
Congratulations Blackland Prairie Chapter Class of 2025!
A hearty congratulations to the Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2025 on your graduation! Your dedication and hard work are an inspiration, and we’re so excited to welcome you to the community of stewards making a real difference for Texas’ natural wonders.