The application window for the 2027 Training Program is now OPEN!
Texas Master Naturalists
The application window for the 2027 Training Program will open on October 1, 2026
The application window for the 2027 Training Program will open on October 1, 2026
BPTMN Chapter 20th Anniversary Celebration Series
As part of the chapter’s 20th anniversary celebration, the anniversary committee asked one chapter member from each year to submit a photo and statement on how being a BPTMN has impacted their life. Each month we will highlight one person who shared their thoughts on being a part of the Blackland Prairie Chapter.
5th Annual Connemara Mothing Event on Saturday September 12, 7pm – 9pm
Hey everyone! Get ready for a night of discovery at the Annual Connemara Meadow Preserve Mothing Event on Saturday, September 12, from 7 PM to 9 PM.
Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists for this free and family-friendly event. We’ll set up special lights to attract all kinds of nocturnal moths and other cool insects. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see the preserve in a whole new light and learn about these amazing creatures. We can’t wait to see you there.
Deep Dive – Digging Deep: Rocks, Minerals & Fossils of North Texas with Randy Boys
Join Texas Master Naturalist Randy Boys for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating rocks, minerals, and fossils of North Texas. Discover the ancient geological history right beneath our feet and learn how local rock formations shape the soils, habitats, and diverse ecosystems of our region.
Advanced Training – Living with Raccoons hosted by TPWD Sam Kieschnick
Ever wonder what our mischievous masked bandits are up to? 🦝✨ Join TPWD’s Sam Kieschnick & local experts for an enchanting morning learning to coexist with our neighborhood raccoons! A registration fee applies, benefitting the North Texas Master Naturalists. Come curious, leave wild! 🌿
Deep Dive – Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists Pollinator Gardens: 2026 Edition with Jean Suplick
Join Texas Master Naturalist Jean Suplick for an inspiring presentation showcasing beautiful home pollinator gardens cultivated by Blackland Prairie chapter members. Discover how these local homeowners overcome unique backyard challenges, and take the opportunity to ask them your own gardening questions directly.
Deep Dive – My Visit to Every State Park Retirement Project with Suzanne Tuttle
From managing the Fort Worth Nature Center to a wild quest visiting every single Texas State Park, plant ecologist Suzanne Tuttle has seen it all! 🌿 Ready to hear about her epic, multi-year adventure and the insights she gained along the way?🗺️
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.
Deep Dive – The Constellation of Living Memorials – Bringing Sacred Ground to Life with Julie Fineman
Honoring history through habitat 🌿✨—join us April 13th at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive into the Constellation of Living Memorials with Julie Fineman. Discover how five historic Dallas cemeteries are being revitalized into thriving native landscapes and how this two-year pilot program plans to shine across the entire state of Texas, online via Zoom. 🏛️🌸