On May 13th, we celebrated this incredible group and their completion of the training class requirements.
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The Accessibility Team Needs You!
The Accessibility Team is looking for help with web design, trail assessments, copy writing, and organizational assistance.
SAVE THE DATE: June 4 for the Mural Reveal at the Monarch Gardens (formerly Green Gardens) at Gabe Nesbitt Park
SAVE THE DATE: June 4, 4:30 pm, we’ll be hosting a Mural Reveal at the City of McKinney Monarch Gardens (formerly Green Gardens) at Gabe Nesbitt Park.
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.
40th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour on May 16th
The Nature Conservancy is celebrating 40 years of conservation work at the Clymer Meadow Preserve in 2026! We invite you to visit the prairie as a part of the 40th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour on May 16th. Come see the bright spring colors as we walk through this relic, old-growth tallgrass prairie.
Rick’s Picks from the iNaturalist City Challenge BioBlitz event and iNaturalist tallied results during April 24-27
Nature is showing off its best colors for the 2026 BioBlitz! 🌿✨ From the metallic glow of the Dogbane Leaf Beetle to the striking patterns of the Texas Milkweed Beetle, these tiny neighbors play a huge role in our local ecosystem.
High-Fiveing Nature: “Leaf” it to Lisa for the Best Tips! 🖐️
Don’t let itchy vines “plant” a seed of doubt on your next hike! 🖐️ Lisa showed our group how to spot poison ivy by looking for the “thumbs” on each leaflet—a simple trick that helps you branch out into the wild with confidence. 🌿
Join us as a presenter in 2026 Annual Meeting!
The 2026 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting heads to Waco, a unique ecological crossroads where the Blackland Prairie meets the Cross Timbers. We are now seeking dynamic Classroom and Field Session proposals that highlight this rich mosaic of grasslands, riparian corridors, and limestone bluffs. Whether showcasing Ice Age history at the Waco Mammoth National Monument or stewardship at Mother Neff State Park, your expertise can help train volunteers from across the state. This is a premier opportunity to recruit supporters for your specific conservation projects. Submit your proposal by May 15 to help shape our shared mission in Waco!
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.