Ready to make an impact? 🦋 Our 2026 Community Engagement Director, Tina Burke, has a full season of community engagement ready to go! From Earth Day in McKinney and Allen to Blackland Prairie Raptor Center’s “Night on the Prairie” in Lucas, there are so many ways to get involved. Whether you’re a mothing enthusiast or just love sharing why the Earth is scientifically fantastic 🌎, we need your help sharing the love for the Blackland Prairie.
Tina Burke
Community Engagement Spring 2026 Events
Ready to make an impact? 🦋 Community Engagement Director Tina Burke has already lined up a season full of outreach, from McKinney plant swaps to “Night on the Prairie” in Lucas. We’re looking for volunteers to join the team and help us share our love for the Blackland Prairie.
A Vulture Valentine: Petunia’s Sweet Treat
Tina Burke, Class of 2024 – Happy Valentine’s Day! I had the honor of making Valentine’s boxes this week at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.
Community Outreach Booth for Educator Expo – Allen
Marla Layne, Class of 2023 BPTMN Community Outreach team (l to r) Kathy Boys, Tina Burke, and Barbara Hibberd demonstrated educational projects to area educators and student support groups during… Read More →
Outreach Event – Heard Museum Homeschool Day
The Community Engagement team unveiled a new education tool at the Heard Museum Homeschool Day created by Adele Bourget as part of her 2024 New Class project.