Linda Nixon, 2018 and Communications Director – WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? With the current heat/drought conditions, Egret parents are having to leave their nests for longer periods of time to search for food. With their extended absence the nestlings get restless, tend to bicker with siblings, and many are falling from their nests as a result. Egret parents DO NOT tend to fallen chicks, so the “grounded” babies only chance of survival is support at a rehabilitation care facility.
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Dave Powell needs help on Friday 11/5 for Arbor Day prep for 1,670 Trees!
Hello BPTMN Members! Here is the information to sign up to plant trees on the banks of Wilson Creek in McKinney Greens Park on Saturday, November 6, including a link… Read More →
Heard Sanctuary Fall/ Winter Volunteer existing projects
Tom Shackelford, 2018; President The Heard Sanctuary is seeking volunteers to assist in the restoration and preservation of multiple sanctuary projects at the Heard. This is an existing project that has been in place for some time and there is now a renewed effort to address opportunities. This is available to any interested individual and is a great way for interested Master Naturalists to earn volunteer hours. Specific projects follow below.
McKinney Greens 500 Milkweed plants
Greg Smith, 2017 The Magnificent Seven from the National Charity League planted 500 milkweed plants in a relatively short time.
Thousands of Trees and City Challenges, Oh My!
By: Deborah Canterbury Dave Powell is constantly widening our net of experience and consulting. 2021 will bring great chapter project opportunities and chances for others to learn from Dave’s city… Read More →