Join Audubon Dallas for an evening with legendary birder Peter Kaestner as he shares thrilling stories from his historic milestone of seeing 10,000 bird species in the wild. Space is limited, so visit the link to register today and take part in an exciting silent auction benefiting local conservation!
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Project Conclusion for Frisco’s Monarch View Park 2026 Pollinators for Texas Grant
Our 2026 Pollinators for Texas project is complete, and we couldn’t be prouder of the impact we’ve made! With the generous support from H-E-B and in collaboration with the Texas Master Naturalist Program, we’ve been able to enhance an 8,129 sq ft area was with 992 plants installed by 98 volunteers and over 309 iNaturalist observations.
2026 October Chapter Meeting with Rick Travis | Municipal Mutualism: Creating Win-Win Relationships with our Communities
🌳 Join us for October’s Chapter Meeting as Master Naturalist Rick Travis explores the power of municipal partnerships—sharing personal insights on how years of collaboration with Frisco are weaving vital natural habitats and conservation education directly into our city’s future. 🌾
June was a Fabulous Month for Mothing!
June was a record-breaking month for the Moth Squad, featuring over 230 enthusiastic attendees across two incredible nights in Richardson and Plano. From rare Luna Moths to a historic, first-ever Texas recording of a Nutmeg Underwing, our latest mothing adventures proved that the night shift is truly full of wonders!
Introducing the Interactive Trees of North Texas Digital Key
This web app provides a dynamic experience for those identifying species on the go. It allows users to navigate through plant characteristics via a streamlined interface, making it easier than ever to identify local woody plants without needing a printed copy. You can access the digital key directly through your browser or scan the QR code to load it on your smartphone.
Texas Master Naturalists, Blackland Prairie Chapter – 2025: The Year in Review
Rick Travis, Class of 2018 – Texas Master Naturalists, Blackland Prairie Chapter – 2025 🥳 Record-breaking year! Over 40,000 volunteer hours & 4200 AT hours. Read the 2025 review!
Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary invite you to join us for a Bug-A-Thon Mothing Bioblitz Saturday, June 21st!
Get ready for a fascinating night at our Mothing BioBlitz on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 8:00 – 11:00 PM! Join us to use UV lights to attract and record nocturnal insects, creating a “species snapshot” of the area using the free iNaturalist app. Come discover the hidden world of moths and other nighttime creatures!
Innovation in Environmental Resilience Award – City of Frisco Parks
Frisco, Texas’s Play Frisco won the 2025 Innovation in Environmental Resilience Award for their Blackland Prairie Restoration & Education program, a collaborative effort with partners like BPTMN, rebuilding native ecosystems and fostering environmental stewardship.
City of Plano Parks & Rec and the Blackland Priarie Master Naturalists invite you to join us at Plano Oak Point Park for a Mothing Bioblitz this Saturday!
Discover the nocturnal world at our Mothing BioBlitz on Saturday, June 14, 8-11 PM, at Plano Oak Point Park! Use UV lights to record insects for a “species snapshot” via the iNaturalist app. Special guest: Sam Kieschnick, Urban Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Join us for this fascinating outdoor event!
Cultivating Future Naturalists: The Rewarding Work of Our Blackland Prairie Chapter
Rick Travis, Class of 2018 – April is National Volunteer Recognition month, and as I write these comments in late April, we’re in National Volunteer Week. Reflecting on our chapter’s level of volunteerism, and the many different ways we enthusiastically, and with great energy, serve our community, I wanted to share how proud I am of the effort by each one of you to educate, restore and conserve the natural wonder found in our area.