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Connemara

Annual EventsShaking of the Trees Post

2nd Annual BPTMN Mothing Event at Connemara Preserve – July 22, 2023

Michelle Connally, 2018 – The Connemara meadow provided a serene backdrop as the sun set on our annual Summer event. Bob Mione, the Connemara Restoration Manager, talked with guests about the meadow. Five mothing setups were presented by Rick and Lisa Travis, Jean and Michael Suplick, Melanie Schuchart, and Patrick Pilarski.

07/27/2023

Annual Events

2nd Annual Blackland Prairie Chapter Mothing Event with Kimberlie Sasan at Connemara Preserve

Michelle Connally, 2018 – Bring the entire family and neighborhood to our 2nd Annual Mothing event with Kimberlie Sasan at the Connemara Meadow Preserve.
Crosstimbers Master Naturalist Kimberlie Sasan will help us identify the Lepidoptera family and report our sightings to iNaturalist.
Don’t forget to download the iNaturalist app for adults and Seek for Kids.
Hope to see you there when the sun goes down at approximately 8:30 PM.

07/18/2023

GeneralMembersShaking of the Trees Post

Our Tribe’s Fortune 1,000 Hours – Nancy Riggs

Nancy Riggs, 2021 – “I love being a master naturalist and the Blackland Prairie Chapter is amazing. There is always so much going on within the chapter and it is well run without being ‘over the top’!”

07/03/2023

MembersShaking of the Trees Post

Our Tribe’s Fortune 250 Hours – Anita Bigbee

Anita Bigbee, 2021 – I’m grateful that our chapter offers an opportunity like Connemara Meadow, where you can get your hands dirty and work toward restoring a small piece of our Blackland Prairie.

07/02/2023

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2023 July Meeting with Bob Mione | Restoration of Native Grasses and Forbs

Michelle Connally, 2018 July 11, 2023 – Tuesday 7:00 PM – Click on the Date for additional information. CLICK HERE for the POT LUCK Signup Genius CLICK HERE to learn… Read More →

06/19/2023

Annual EventsDeep Dives

2023 July Deep Dive with Kimberlie Sasan | How to Identify Moths

Michelle Connally, 2018 July 11, 2023 – Tuesday, 6:30 PM – In Person in the SRC Side Classroom – Click on the date for additional information. About our Speaker: Kimberlie… Read More →

06/19/2023

GeneralMembersShaking of the Trees Post

Our Tribe’s Fortune 500 Hours – Leah Beck

Leah Beck, 2017 – “We currently have 37 bob white quail chicks in our garage.”

05/01/2023

GeneralMembersShaking of the Trees Post

Texas Environmental Excellence Award Winner – Bob Mione

Deborah Canterbury, 2014 – Our very own, Bob Mione was awarded the Texas Environmental Excellence Award.

04/14/2023

MembersShaking of the Trees Post

Our Tribe’s Fortune 1,000 Hours – Gwen Thomas

Gwen Thomas, 2011 – “The Master Naturalist Program is the essence of the small group of thoughtful, committed citizens.  And yes, we are changing the world, one small piece of North Texas at a time.”

04/01/2023

General

VH – Outreach Booth Connemara Meadow Hay Day

Linda Nixon, 2018 – We are looking for some volunteers to work in the Master Naturalist Booth at the Hay Day Festival at Connemara Meadow on Saturday, October 1.   Your mission: To help kids create nature journals.  Find out more below.

09/22/2022

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