🕷️ Join us for this month’s Chapter Meeting as Master Naturalist and entomology specialist Erika Swyryn explores the fascinating, often misunderstood world of native arachnids—sharing incredible insights into their biology, behavior, and vital ecological role on the prairie! 🌾
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Project Conclusion for Frisco’s Monarch View Park 2025 Pollinators for Texas Grant
Our 2025 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. 🌾
Help Grow the BPTMN Family!
The wait is almost over! Applications for the 2027 Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist training class open October 1 and close October 31, 2026.
Texas Master Naturalist Fall Pop-Up Store OPEN NOW!
It’s time to order your Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting merchandise!
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!