🌳 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. 🌾
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Blackland Prairie Chapter receives a 3rd Pollinators for Texas Award from H-E-B and the Texas Master Naturalist Program
We are thrilled to announce our continued participation in the Pollinators for Texas project! Our chapter has been selected to receive a $4,000 grant to help support native pollinators at Monarch View Park in the City of Frisco.
Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting – Sponsor and Vender Information
The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for Texas Master Naturalist volunteers from around the state to gather, participate in hands-on educational seminars, and complete Advanced Training requirements within one weekend. It is also a chance for program participants and partners to network, share ideas, and learn from efforts happening across Texas. Attendance typically exceeds 600+ participants, including volunteers, partners, and members of the public.
2026 September Chapter Meeting with Scott Kiester | Vultures: The Life and Times of an Unloved Bird
🪶 Join us for September’s Chapter Meeting as Master Naturalist and birder Scott Keister presents “Vultures: The Life and Times of an Unloved Bird,” uncovering the fascinating natural history, effortless flight, and vital ecological role of nature’s ultimate clean-up crew. 🐦⬛
2026 August Chapter Meeting with Kayleigh Bucur | John Bunker Sands Wetland Center: A Nature-Based Solution
🌾 Discover how a massive, 2,000-acre constructed wetland naturally purifies and recycles millions of gallons of water for North Texas while doubling as a vibrant living laboratory. Join us as Kayleigh Bucur, Executive Director and fellow Master Naturalist, reveals how this incredible nature-based solution bridges wildlife conservation, water engineering, and community stewardship. 🐸
Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting
Ready to explore wild Texas? 🌿 With 150+ expert-led classroom and field sessions, there’s something for every nature lover. Visit the Annual Meeting website to register and plan your adventure!
2026 July Chapter Meeting – Celebrate 20 Years with Us! | Mid-Year Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate two decades of service, community, and digital storytelling! Whether you’ve been with us since LeRoy Thompson first asked his famous question or you just joined our ranks, we want to celebrate the shared roots and passion that have grown our chapter into what it is today. Join us at our next meeting to share memories, connect with fellow members, and look ahead to the next 20 years of making a difference together.
2026 June Chapter Meeting with Bob Richie | Hidden Partners: The Role of Fungi in Plant Growth
🍄 Join us as we uncover the secret, symbiotic handshakes happening right beneath our feet. We’re exploring how plants and fungi became the ultimate “sole-mates” and why their ancient partnership is a total game-changer for life on Earth. It’s going to be a spore-tacular look at the connections that keep our planet thriving! 🌱
Celebrating Our Impact: National Volunteer Week 2026
This National Volunteer Week, we are igniting a celebration of service! The Blackland Prairie Chapter is proud to share our 2025 impact: 260 volunteers and 42,945 hours dedicated to preserving Texas nature. Check out our chapter’s incredible milestones as we join the statewide celebration of conservation.