[{"id":35510,"date":"2026-08-23T12:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T17:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/?p=35510"},"modified":"2026-08-23T13:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T18:01:53","slug":"texas-master-naturalist-2026-annual-meeting-registration-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/texas-master-naturalist-2026-annual-meeting-registration-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting &#8211; Sponsor and Vender Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/2026-annual-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-AM-Website-and-Email-Header-1024x171.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear conservation friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put it on your calendar now as we prepare for the&nbsp;<strong>2026 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting<\/strong>, an event to gather, learn, and celebrate another year of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. This year\u2019s event will be held&nbsp;<strong>October 22\u201325, 2026, in Waco, Texas<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Waco sits at a unique ecological crossroads where the Blackland Prairie meets the Cross Timbers, creating a rich mosaic of grasslands, woodlands, and riparian corridors along the Brazos River. This setting offers an exceptional backdrop for discovery, hands-on learning, and field-based exploration for Master Naturalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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&nbsp;<strong>600+ participants<\/strong>, including volunteers, partners, and members of the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sponsorship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we prepare for our 2026 Annual Meeting, we are seeking sponsorship support from partners, organizations, and chapters. Sponsorships help reduce registration costs for volunteers and enhance the overall experience of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All sponsors will receive recognition through conference communications, signage, printed materials, and announcements. Additional recognition increases by sponsorship level, including opportunities such as vendor booth space, awards dinner table reservations, and featured visibility in conference materials and online platforms .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sponsorship Levels:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friend<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 $150<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ecologist<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steward<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 $500<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conservationist<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 $1,000\u00a0<em>(includes optional vendor booth)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guardian<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 $3,000\u00a0<em>(includes reserved awards dinner table + materials in attendee bags)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Naturalist<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 $5,000+\u00a0<em>(includes featured organizational highlight)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To become a sponsor, please visit the registration portal or contact our office directly:<br>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/rr7ZyP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cvent.me\/rr7ZyP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vendors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to once again host vendors and exhibitors offering naturalist-related goods, artwork, plants, educational materials, and outreach opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vendor booths will be located in the&nbsp;<strong>Brazos Ballroom at the Waco Convention Center<\/strong>, with ample time built into the schedule for attendee engagement during breaks and networking events .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vendor Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Booth includes one 6\u2019 table and two chairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setup:\u00a0<strong>Thursday, October 22 (1:00\u20133:00 PM)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakdown: by\u00a0<strong>Sunday, October 25 (10:00 AM)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vendor Fees:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commercial: $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Profit: $150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We kindly ask all vendors to donate an item to the Silent Auction, which supports scholarship opportunities for Master Naturalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To register as a vendor, use the same portal:<br>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/rr7ZyP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/cvent.me\/rr7ZyP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make Plans to Attend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programming will begin with optional pre-meeting field sessions on Wednesday and continue through Sunday morning. A full agenda and registration pricing will be available&nbsp;<strong>July 1<\/strong>, and registration will open&nbsp;<strong>August 1 at 8:00 AM CT<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage you to begin planning now to allow flexibility in your schedule and take full advantage of field sessions, training opportunities, and networking events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about the Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting, visit:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/2026-annual-meeting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/2026-annual-meeting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the last 25 years, the Texas Master Naturalist Program has grown tremendously, with more than&nbsp;<strong>17,000 trained volunteers across 45+ chapters<\/strong>, contributing over&nbsp;<strong>500,000 service hours annually<\/strong>&nbsp;to conservation, education, and natural resource management across Texas .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your continued support of the Texas Master Naturalist Program. We hope to see you in Waco this October!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sincerely,<br><strong>The Texas Master Naturalist Program State Office<\/strong><br>Mary Pearl, Michelle, and Hannah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mary Pearl Meuth<br>Texas Master Naturalist Program Assistant State Coordinator<br>Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension Service<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mpmeuth@tamu.edu\">mpmeuth@tamu.edu<\/a><br>Cell: (727) 366-1144<br>495 Horticulture Dr, 2138 TAMU<br>College Station, TX 77843-2138<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"133\" height=\"103\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35308\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texas Master Naturalist \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu<\/a><br>To develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.&nbsp;<em> to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/news\/bptmn-blog\/shaking-the-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2022\/01\/Shaking-the-Trees-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2022\/01\/Shaking-the-Trees-2.png 564w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2022\/01\/Shaking-the-Trees-2-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2022\/01\/Shaking-the-Trees-2-150x51.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/news\/content-submission-form\/\" style=\"background-color:#046a38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Submit your article here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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From celebrating two decades of conservation impact to gearing up for fall mothing, geology deep dives, and annual statewide gathering, our members continue to make a lasting difference across North Texas. Catch up on all the latest chapter updates, educational offerings, and volunteer opportunities below.<\/strong> \ud83c\udf33 \ud83c\udf3f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd8b <strong>Wildlife Wonders &amp; Ecosystems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Magic and Chemistry of Fall Foliage Color:<\/strong> While fall colors appear as magic to our eyes, the seasonal shift is truly a captivating product of color and chemistry. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/the-magic-and-chemistry-of-fall-foliage-color\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the science behind fall foliage<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Great Texas Tortoise Turn-In:<\/strong> Texas Parks and Wildlife is preparing to release 180 captive Texas tortoises back into the wild. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/the-great-texas-tortoise-turn-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the Texas tortoise release<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let\u2019s Grow Wild!<\/strong> Thinking about fall planting? The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has created a unique app to help you select native plants and get your next wildscape project started! [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/lets-grow-wild\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the Let&#8217;s Grow Wild app<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Volunteer Spotlights &amp; Workdays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Share, Inspire, and Explore: Volunteer at the LLELA Visitor Center!<\/strong> Want to share your love for nature and inspire others? We are looking for friendly faces to volunteer in the visitor center at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) to help guests explore and connect with the outdoors. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/share-inspire-and-explore-volunteer-at-the-llela-visitor-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about volunteering at LLELA<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5th Annual Connemara Mothing Event on Saturday, September 12 (7 PM \u2013 9 PM):<\/strong> Join the Blackland Prairie Chapter for our free, family-friendly annual mothing night at Connemara Meadow Preserve. We\u2019ll set up specialized lights to attract nocturnal moths and other fascinating insects for an evening of community discovery. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/5th-annual-connemara-mothing-event-on-saturday-september-12-7pm-9pm\/\">Read more about the Connemara Mothing Event<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calling All Arachnids: Spiders Needed for Youth Engagement Events!<\/strong> Don\u2019t squash that spider\u2014save it for science! The YES Committee is hunting for eight-legged educators to feature in upcoming youth projects. If you spot a willing participant, capture it safely to help us spin these programs into a success. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/calling-all-arachnids-spiders-needed-for-youth-engagement-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about collecting spiders for YES projects]<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Education, Training &amp; Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deep Dive \u2013 Digging Deep: Rocks, Minerals &amp; Fossils of North Texas with Randy Boys:<\/strong> Join Texas Master Naturalist Randy Boys for an engaging presentation exploring the ancient geological history right beneath our feet, discovering how local rock formations shape our regional soils and habitats. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/deep-dive-digging-deep-rocks-minerals-fossils-of-north-texas-with-randy-boys-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the North Texas geology deep dive<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced Training \u2013 Texas Stream Team Standard Core Training:<\/strong> NCTCOG is partnering with the Texas Stream Team on Friday, September 18, 2026, to conduct free water quality monitor training in Arlington. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/advanced-training-texas-stream-team-standard-core-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Read more about Texas Stream Team training<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>August Lunch and Learn Webinar: Dragonflies!<\/strong> Learn all about the biology, behavior, and identification of dragonflies in this monthly AgriLife webinar series hosted by Molly Keck. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/august-lunch-and-learn-webinar-dragonflies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about the Dragonflies Lunch and Learn<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training 2026:<\/strong> Don\u2019t let the details bug you! Join Wizzie Brown and Molly Keck with Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension for comprehensive entomology training in a flexible virtual course format. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/master-volunteer-entomology-advanced-training-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about Master Volunteer Entomology Training]<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2b50 <strong>Chapter News &amp; Milestones<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting \u2013 Registration Now Open!<\/strong> Gather with over 600+ volunteers and partners from across the state for 150+ expert-led classroom and field sessions, hands-on seminars, and advanced training credits. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/texas-master-naturalist-2026-annual-meeting-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more and register for the 2026 Annual Meeting<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BPTMN Chapter 20th Anniversary Celebration Series:<\/strong> As part of our 20th-anniversary celebration, we are spotlighting one chapter member from each class year to share their memories, photos, and reflections on how BPTMN has impacted their life. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/bptmn-chapter-20th-anniversary-celebration-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the latest 20th Anniversary Spotlight<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CELEBRATE &amp; DONATE! Honoring Our Founding Emeritus Members:<\/strong> In honor of our 20th anniversary and founding members Dave Powell, Sally Evans, Deborah Canterbury, Ed Ellerbe, and Donna Cole, the chapter has opened special giving opportunities to support key initiatives like the Junior Master Naturalist Program. [<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/celebrate-donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about how to donate]<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BPTMN Grant Program Update \u2013 Spring 2026:<\/strong> From tracking bat acoustics and banding migratory birds to establishing pocket prairies and cooling raptors, explore the innovative projects funded by our Spring 2026 chapter grants and find out where volunteer hours are needed. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/bptmn-grant-program-update-spring-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Read the full Spring 2026 Grant Program update<\/a><\/strong>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save the Date<\/strong> &#8211; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/2026-annual-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026-AM-Website-and-Email-Header.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can access our latest newsletter from our Chapter\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Home Page at bptmn.org<\/strong><\/a>, click on the \u201c<strong>Blackland Prairie Newsletter<\/strong>\u201d image, OR by direct link \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/newsletters\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This newsletter will provide:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Next Month\u2019s Chapter Meeting<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/home\/what-we-do\/chapter-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8211; <strong>Chapter Meetings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaking the Trees Member Submissions<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/news\/bptmn-blog\/shaking-the-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shaking the Trees Newsletter<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Past<\/strong> <strong>Meetings <\/strong>Recordings<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/home\/what-we-do\/chapter-meetings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>Chapter Meetings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Past Deep Dives Recordings<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/deep-dives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Deep Dives<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upcoming Advanced Training &amp; Volunteer Hours Opportunities &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Member VHAT Calendar<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TMN State Program Updates<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chapter Advisor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chapter Partners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If chapter members need to share information in the monthly newsletter that drops after the chapter meeting, or want to provide feedback, or want to help! Please send your emails to&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:communications@bptmn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><em><strong><a href=\"mailto:support@bptmn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>support@bptmn.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><br><br><br><em>Michelle Connally<\/em><br><em>Communications Director<br>Blackland Prairie Chapter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/01\/BPTMN-Newsletter-Banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/01\/BPTMN-Newsletter-Banner-1.png 600w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/01\/BPTMN-Newsletter-Banner-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/01\/BPTMN-Newsletter-Banner-1-150x50.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/news\/content-submission-form\/\" style=\"background-color:#046a38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Submit your article here<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf42 \ud83e\udd97 Welcome to the August 2026 edition! From celebrating two decades of conservation impact to gearing up for fall mothing, geology deep dives, and annual statewide gathering, our members&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/bptmn-newsletter-august-73rd-edition\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1226,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[74815,27102],"tags":[74903,75001],"class_list":["post-35540","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-chapter-newsletter","category-general","tag-blacklandprairie","tag-blacklandprairiechapter","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"landing-template-slider":false,"landing-template-thumbnail":false,"template-flexcolumns-2":false,"template-flexcolumns-3":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"archive":false,"gform-image-choice-sm":false,"gform-image-choice-md":false,"gform-image-choice-lg":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"mconnally","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/author\/mconnally\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"\ud83c\udf42 \ud83e\udd97 Welcome to the August 2026 edition! 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Read More &rarr;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1226"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35540"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35540\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":35518,"date":"2026-08-23T08:15:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/?p=35518"},"modified":"2026-08-23T08:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T13:33:45","slug":"bptmn-chapter-20th-anniversary-celebration-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/bptmn-chapter-20th-anniversary-celebration-series\/","title":{"rendered":"BPTMN Chapter 20th Anniversary Celebration Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submitted by Sharla Stack, Class of 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the chapter\u2019s 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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This month we will hear from Deb Cantebury, Class of 2014. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/Deb-Canterburyrev-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35521\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500000178813938;width:263px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/Deb-Canterburyrev-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/Deb-Canterburyrev-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/Deb-Canterburyrev-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/Deb-Canterburyrev-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/Deb-Canterburyrev-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/Deb-Canterburyrev-rotated.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">I grew up with my dad teaching me to rock hunt, identify scat, watch for snakes, know your plants and trees and respect nature. After several decades of thinking I had to work for a living I retired. Donna Cole presented a class about the real history of The Colony. I attended. I was deliriously happy to find like minds do exist in the North Texas wasteland. I was hooked on Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist liturgy. Still am hooked even though my participation is limited. Best of all I can be a kid again while interacting with kids at The Heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/news\/bptmn-blog\/shaking-the-trees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2022\/01\/Shaking-the-Trees-2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the chapter\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1490,"featured_media":35437,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[10581,27102],"tags":[74903,75001,41135,75212,74844],"class_list":["post-35518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-current-news","category-general","tag-blacklandprairie","tag-blacklandprairiechapter","tag-deborah-canterbury","tag-stt-73","tag-texas-master-naturalists","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image.png","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image.png",1280,720,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image-150x84.png",150,84,true],"medium":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image-300x169.png",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image-768x432.png",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image-1024x576.png",1024,576,true],"landing-template-slider":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image.png",1024,576,false],"landing-template-thumbnail":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image.png",483,272,false],"template-flexcolumns-2":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image.png",554,312,false],"template-flexcolumns-3":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image.png",370,208,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image.png",1280,720,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image.png",1280,720,false],"archive":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image-400x225.png",400,225,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image-300x300.png",300,300,true],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image-400x400.png",400,400,true],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/BPTMN-2026-20th-anniversary-image-600x600.png",600,600,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"leahjustice","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/author\/leahjustice\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"As part of the chapter\u2019s 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. 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Read all about the chemistry of changing leaves as well as the best places in Texas to view fall foliage.  Just imagine the cooler weather and colorful leaves to come&#8230;ahhh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net\/20251105\/92\/76\/7c\/a4\/5a8f68171ba3cd85f1993462.gif\" alt=\"Texas A&amp;M Forest Service Communications Office header\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">The magic and chemistry of fall foliage color, November 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">COLLEGE STATION, Texas \u2013 The transition of trees\u2019 colors from lush green to a variety of warm tones annually marks the changing of seasons, often inducing strong anticipation for a chance to catch a glimpse of the magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While fall colors appear as magic to our eyes, it is really a product of color and chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trees\u2019 leaves contain pigments that play critical biological roles while also reflecting colors like green, yellow, orange and even brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDuring a tree\u2019s growing months, chlorophyll dominates the color makeup of the leaf, creating various shades of green,\u201d said Kimberlee Peterson, Texas A&amp;M Forest Service Woodland Ecologist. \u201cBeyond its color and perception to the human eye, chlorophyll is an essential molecule in the photosynthesis process.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As heat stress or cool temperatures occur, the chlorophyll and green appearance of leaves are destroyed, allowing other pigments to emerge. Although these pigments begin to appear under changes in the environmental conditions, they were present in the leaf all along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When pigments such as carotenes, xanthophyll and anthocyanin emerge, they often create the notable fall colors of red, orange, yellow, crimson and purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some Texas-native species contain anthocyanin, a key compound in shading chlorophyll later in the growing season to prevent excessive light energy absorption. The formation of this pigment is dependent on an accumulation of carbohydrates in the tree, the genetic properties of the tree and environmental factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Texas-native trees containing anthocyanin include sassafras, sweetgum, bigtooth maple, red oak, Tupelo and sumac. The fall colors produced by anthocyanin are often more vibrant because the red pigment is intentionally produced to block sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some trees do not contain anthocyanin but instead have carotenoids which are responsible for helping trees absorb light energy for dormancy and protect leaves from sun damage after the photosynthesis process is complete in autumn. They can create red, orange and occasionally yellow pigments in the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carotene and xanthophyll are subcategories of carotenoids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carotenes produce fall colors of red, orange and occasionally yellow. Texas-native trees like black hickory, pecan and elm have contain levels of carotene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Xanthophyll typically produces yellow and orange pigments; however, red, pink and purple pigments may also develop. Texas-native trees like ash, American beech and river birch contain high levels of xanthophyll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Timing and conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As any fall color enthusiast knows, a tree\u2019s fall colors are never promised\u2014some years they may produce a swatch of perfect mosaic patterns while other years they suddenly drop their leaves with little to no transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFall colors are nearly unpredictable,\u201d said Peterson. \u201cThe destruction of chlorophyll and transition into the emergence of fall pigments closely depends on environmental factors including temperature, light and water. Fall colors can even be influenced by environmental factors from six to nine months prior to fall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to see fall colors in Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Texas\u2019 fall may not resemble that of an east coast fall, there are still many opportunities to view trees\u2019 chemical magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEast Texas is characterized by soft and hardwood trees, which can offer a patchwork of fall colors,\u201d said Peterson. \u201cCentral Texas water basins, however, are comprised of bald cypress, cottonwood and sycamore trees, which often display a more unified transition to fall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Texans farther west, Peterson recommends destinations such as the Lost Maples State Natural Area, home to a protected stand of Uvalde bigtooth maples. As of Oct. 31, 2025, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reported that fall colors will emerge at the Lost Maples State Natural Area soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the rest of the country is at or past its peak fall, Texas\u2019 peak fall foliage remains one of the latest in the nation. <a href=\"https:\/\/smokymountains.com\/fall-foliage-map\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smokymountains.com\/fall-foliage-map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Prediction map<\/strong><\/a> provides resources for tracking fall foliage across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the Texas A&amp;M Forest Service site here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/\">https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Texas A&amp;M Forest Service Contacts:<\/strong><br>Kimberlee Peterson, Woodland Ecologist, <a 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Lunch and Learn Webinar:  Dragonflies!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TX A&amp;M Agrilife Extension Entomologist Molly Keck hosts a monthly Lunch and Learn Webinar on the last Wednesday of the month at 12 pm CT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The August webinar is coming up on Wednesday, August 26th at 12 pm CT. You may be surprised to learn there are many species of dragonflies in Texas.&nbsp; They range in all colors&#8230; green, pink, red, blue, black.&nbsp; Learn a little more about these majestic jewels of the sky and water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us.list-manage.com\/1860MHSzOMc?e=19201bcec4&amp;c2id=bd4fb27a33c511a1e6078feb1b16eb00\"><strong>Join the webinar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/TXAMAgrilifeMollyKeckDragonfly.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35507\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3033696160178574;width:701px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/TXAMAgrilifeMollyKeckDragonfly.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/TXAMAgrilifeMollyKeckDragonfly-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/TXAMAgrilifeMollyKeckDragonfly-150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/08\/TXAMAgrilifeMollyKeckDragonfly-768x589.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unable to join live? You can always watch this webinar as well as other previously recorded ones on YouTube. 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Annual Connemara Mothing Event on Saturday September 12, 7pm \u2013 9pm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-06-Rick-Travis-June-Heard-Mothing-Event-1024x602.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-06-Rick-Travis-June-Heard-Mothing-Event-1024x602.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-06-Rick-Travis-June-Heard-Mothing-Event-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-06-Rick-Travis-June-Heard-Mothing-Event-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-06-Rick-Travis-June-Heard-Mothing-Event-768x451.jpg 768w, 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The Blackland Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is hosting its&nbsp;Annual Mothing Event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll meet on the evening from 7-9p in the Pecan Grove at The Connemara Meadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is a family-friendly event sponsored by our chapter. Your friends and family members are welcome to join you in the Pecan Grove. There is no cost to attend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several Master Naturalists will be setting up mothing equipment so you can have a fun and educational evening in the meadow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a family-friendly event sponsored by our chapter. Your friends and family are welcome to join you in the Pecan Grove.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no cost to attend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will be dark after this event.&nbsp; Be sure to bring a flashlight to help you find your way back to your vehicle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connemara Meadow Manager Bob Mione has suggested that chapter members who\u2019ve never been to the Connemara Meadow consider taking a few practice runs to find the parking areas before the event.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location\/Parking:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>There are&nbsp;<strong>three parking options<\/strong>&nbsp;to choose from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a8b386764160&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 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The parking lane is next to the Connemara Meadow. After parking, walk down the slight hill to the sidewalk, take a right and follow the path right into the Meadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parking Option 2<\/strong> &#8211; This is the Alma Parking Area for Connemara, and the entrance is on the opposite side of Alma Drive across from the intersection of Alma Drive and Tatum Drive, Allen, TX 75013. Please don\u2019t turn onto Tatum Dr., rather turn into the Connemara parking area, park your vehicle, and walk down the gravel path, across the bridge and into the Meadow. There will be signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parking Option 3<\/strong> &#8211; This is the parking area at Suncreek Park, 601 Alma Drive, Allen, TX 75013. This parking area may be crowded if there is a Cricket game going on, but it\u2019s worth checking out. If there is no Cricket game happening, there are many parking spots available here. If you park here, simply walk down the paved path (next to the creek and go East on the path) into the Meadow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who\u2019ve never been to the Connemara Meadow, here\u2019s a link with more information:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.connemaraconservancy.org\/\">www.connemaraconservancy.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Many thanks to Bob Mione and The Connemara Meadow for making this event possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dress:<\/strong>&nbsp; Routine dress code for activity in the field: Long-pants, boots\/close-toed shoes; long-sleeved shirts are recommended, as well as any attire appropriate for the weather. 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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/UmX-Zl6zSt-3PAP_vRcmSg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for the Zoom meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to view our Calendar.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speaker:\u00a0<\/strong><br>Recently retired, Randy is a Systems Engineer and cognitive sciences researcher with 45 years of electronics and man\/machine interface R&amp;D experience. Randy\u2019s interests in environmental stewardship aligned well with his \u2018ancillary\u2019 assignments while Strategy &amp; Technology Manager at Oncor Electric Delivery, such as leading engagements with EarthX, university and municipal sustainability or energy offices\/programs, and various \u2018new energy\u2019 forums. These topics included active consumer\/prosumer participation in Grid operations (e.g., IoT-enabled consuming devices, demand management, vehicle-grid integration, future markets) and energy-related influences on equity and the environment. Employed initially in the UT system, Randy spent the bulk of his career with Texas Instruments and Raytheon, performing R&amp;D across all Services and many 3 letter agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Randy has authored papers in distributed energy management, microgrids, artificial intelligence, distributed simulation, EEG and functional lateralization of the cortex, electrophysiology of the eye, human factors, human\/robotic interfaces, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology, systems engineering, and statistics. Randy is an avid participant in anything involving the outdoors, and is active in both Scouts BSA (nee Boy Scouts) and Girl Scouts. A certified Texas Master Naturalist, Randy volunteers at local nature centers and with related community projects, enjoying both shovel work and youth engagement teams. Randy is an Individual Volunteer of the Year, Keep Texas Beautiful awardee and Gold Award recipient of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, among other volunteer and professional awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Topic: Digging Deep: Rocks, Minerals &amp; Fossils of North Texas<\/strong><br>What can a rock tell us about the plants, animals, and landscapes of North Texas? More than you might think!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this engaging exploration of North Texas rock, mineral, and fossil collecting, we\u2019ll look at the fascinating geological history beneath our feet and learn how the rocks and sediments found across our region shape the world above them. We\u2019ll explore common local rocks, minerals, and fossils, where they can be found, and what they reveal about the ancient environments that once covered North Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the story doesn\u2019t stop with geology. By connecting the rocks beneath us to the soils, drainage, and habitats we see today, we will discover how geology helps create the diverse ecosystems of North Texas, including the Blackland Prairie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>September 14, 2026, at 7 PM CST<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/3Y1FgiW3QJG91ZZGRxzPRg#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/UmX-Zl6zSt-3PAP_vRcmSg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for the Zoom meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><br><br><br>Please register for this meeting in advance using your\u00a0Zoom Account Email address.\u00a0<br>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.<br><br>Logging AT: Approved for 1 hour of AT to be logged as<br>AT: BPTMN: Other Pre-approved Training with the speaker\u2019s name and topic or description in the description box.<br>Advanced Training is only for the LIVE session with Q&amp;A, not the recorded video.<br>Need the Speaker\u2019s<em>\u00a0Name or Topic?<\/em><br>Find all our Deep Dives on our website at bptmn.org, under the Menu, select About,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/deep-dives\/\"><strong>Deep Dives<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>If you have any additional questions, please get in touch.<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>Chapter Meeting Host:<\/strong>&nbsp;Marla Layne,&nbsp;vicepresident@bptmn.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Texas Master Naturalist Randy Boys for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating rocks, minerals, and fossils of North Texas. 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Turkey vultures and their cousins&#8217; black vultures are among the new world&#8217;s most widely ranging avian scavengers, visible nearly everywhere in the Western Hemisphere. Their natural history and cultural connections throughout the Americas make for an interesting journey in the company of a fascinating and under appreciated species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Our Speaker: Scott Kiester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A certified Texas Master Naturalist since 2003, and Audubon Master Birder for North Central Texas, Scott is a lifelong student of nature. He has worked on different conservation related projects and with conservation groups in north and east Texas. Currently he is active in the Elm Fork Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists, leads a monthly bird walk at the Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center near Denton, is the Master Naturalist Volunteer Project Manager at LLELA and president of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendsofllela.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Friends of LLEL<\/a><\/strong>A. He is a retired geologist with an M.S. in environmental science. Husband and partner to the very patient Lovely Deborah for 45 years and Grandpa to Hayden, Parker, Lorelei, Annelise, Arthur, Eliza and Kathryn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Help Keep Our Chapter Meeting Snack Table Thriving!<\/strong> \ud83e\udd68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">As our chapter continues to grow, so does our love for sharing a bite together! To keep this welcoming tradition going, we invite you to bring a small snack to share\u2014whether store-bought, homemade, sweet, or savory, every contribution makes our meetings more enjoyable. If you\u2019re able to help out at an upcoming gathering, please sign up below to help us build a more connected community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/5080A4DAFAD29A5F85-61716184-2026#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign Up Genius: 2026 Snack Donations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>7:00 PM<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to view our Calendar.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SRC Doors will open at 6:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Zoom meeting waiting room will open at 6:45 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Business Meeting will begin at&nbsp;7:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naturalist Talk will start at 7:30 PM (approximately)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Physical Meeting Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>Heard Natural Science Museum &amp; Wildlife Sanctuary,&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/L6ZwKik1oy5C5gAX8&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-PIS5xa3Hf3ivr-yI3A2L\">1Nature Place, McKinney, TX 75069<\/a>, Science Resource Center (SRC) building.<br><strong>Directions to SRC: Drive through Heard gates, past the parking lot and museum building, and<\/strong>&nbsp;continue until the road ends at the large white SRC building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:<br><\/strong><em>Use the email address associated with your personal Zoom account.<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/Z7BrnoA7R0mMCCmAg05GQQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/Z7BrnoA7R0mMCCmAg05GQQ<\/strong><\/a><br>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to join the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Logging AT: The monthly meeting presentation will count as<\/strong> 1 hour of AT. 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See the list below and visit the table at the monthly chapter meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updates from our Librarian, Linder O&#8217;Rourke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-carousel uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-559a7127     uagb-post__arrow-outside uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-3 is-carousel uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__carousel_equal-height\" data-total=\"0\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/blackland-prairie-chapter-book-club-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/04\/Book-Image-with-Heart.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/04\/Book-Image-with-Heart.png 517w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/04\/Book-Image-with-Heart-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/04\/Book-Image-with-Heart-150x128.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/blackland-prairie-chapter-book-club-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details &#8211; 2026 Dates<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-12-30T09:00:00-06:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t12\/30\/2025\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tBlackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details for the 4th Tuesday in January, March and May, from 6-7 p.m. Attendees should arrive a few minutes early&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/blackland-prairie-chapter-book-club-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/blackland-prairie-chapter-book-club-details-fall-of-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/09\/Sand_county_almanac.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/09\/Sand_county_almanac.jpg 250w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/09\/Sand_county_almanac-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/09\/Sand_county_almanac-94x150.jpg 94w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/blackland-prairie-chapter-book-club-details-fall-of-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Blackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details &#8211; Fall of 2025<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-09-03T21:00:00-05:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t09\/03\/2025\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tBlackland Prairie Chapter Book Club Details &#8211; Fall meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, October 15 and Wednesday, December 17, from 6-7 p.m. Attendees should arrive&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/blackland-prairie-chapter-book-club-details-fall-of-2025\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/kingbird-highway-by-kenn-kaufman-a-book-review\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"244\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/04\/image.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/04\/image.png 244w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/04\/image-183x300.png 183w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/04\/image-92x150.png 92w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/kingbird-highway-by-kenn-kaufman-a-book-review\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Kingbird Highway by Kenn Kaufman: A Book Review by the Chapter Librarian<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-04-09T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t04\/09\/2025\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tLinder Orourke, Class of 2023 &#8211; This story is one long tale of Kaufman&#8217;s obsession with birds and the magic he experienced when finding rare&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/kingbird-highway-by-kenn-kaufman-a-book-review\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-post__no-posts\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-carousel uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-9794ddf5     uagb-post__arrow-outside uagb-slick-carousel uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-3 is-carousel uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1\" data-total=\"0\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/kingbird-highway-by-kenn-kaufman-a-book-review\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"244\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/04\/image.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/04\/image.png 244w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/04\/image-183x300.png 183w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2025\/04\/image-92x150.png 92w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/kingbird-highway-by-kenn-kaufman-a-book-review\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Kingbird Highway by Kenn Kaufman: A Book Review by the Chapter Librarian<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-04-09T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t04\/09\/2025\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tLinder Orourke, Class of 2023 &#8211; This story is one long tale of Kaufman&#8217;s obsession&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/kingbird-highway-by-kenn-kaufman-a-book-review\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/desert-solitaire-by-edward-abbey\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"477\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/11\/BPTMN-2024-11-Book-Report-Image-Edward-Abbey.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/11\/BPTMN-2024-11-Book-Report-Image-Edward-Abbey.png 477w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/11\/BPTMN-2024-11-Book-Report-Image-Edward-Abbey-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/11\/BPTMN-2024-11-Book-Report-Image-Edward-Abbey-101x150.png 101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/desert-solitaire-by-edward-abbey\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-11-04T09:00:00-06:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t11\/04\/2024\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThis classic of American environmental writing is not a book about the desert but an&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/desert-solitaire-by-edward-abbey\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/gathering-moss-a-book-review-by-the-chapter-librarian\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/04\/Book-Image-with-Heart.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/04\/Book-Image-with-Heart.png 517w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/04\/Book-Image-with-Heart-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/04\/Book-Image-with-Heart-150x128.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/gathering-moss-a-book-review-by-the-chapter-librarian\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Gathering Moss: A Book Review by the Chapter Librarian<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-08-12T09:00:00-05:00\" class=\"uagb-post__date\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-calendar dashicons\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t08\/12\/2024\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gathering Moss: by Robin Wall Kimmerer A Book Review by the TMN Blackland Prairie Chapter&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/gathering-moss-a-book-review-by-the-chapter-librarian\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/a-thousand-mile-walk-to-the-gulf-by-john-muir-a-book-review\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"297\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/06\/BPTMN-2024-06-STT-49-1000-Mile-Walk-to-the-Gulf-by-John-Muir-Book-Review-By-Linder-O-Rourke.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/06\/BPTMN-2024-06-STT-49-1000-Mile-Walk-to-the-Gulf-by-John-Muir-Book-Review-By-Linder-O-Rourke.png 297w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/06\/BPTMN-2024-06-STT-49-1000-Mile-Walk-to-the-Gulf-by-John-Muir-Book-Review-By-Linder-O-Rourke-194x300.png 194w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2024\/06\/BPTMN-2024-06-STT-49-1000-Mile-Walk-to-the-Gulf-by-John-Muir-Book-Review-By-Linder-O-Rourke-97x150.png 97w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/a-thousand-mile-walk-to-the-gulf-by-john-muir-a-book-review\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf by John Muir: A Book Review<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-06-10T09:00:00-05:00\" 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border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\">Author<\/th>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n  <\/thead>\r\n  <tbody>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Botanist&#8217;s Vocabulary<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Pell and Angell<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Dazzle of Dragonflies<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Mitchell<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Dictionary of Common Wildflowers 1<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Holloway<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Dictionary of Common Wildflowers 2<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Holloway<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Feathered River Across the Sky<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Greenberg<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Guide to Freshwater Ecology<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Tx Commission<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Hummingbird in My House<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Heidcamp<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Management Guide to Invasive Plants<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Miller<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Natural History of Owls<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Everett<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Natural State- Essays of Texas<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Harrigan<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Plague of Frogs<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Souder<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Sand County Almanac (Copy 1)<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Leopold<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A Sand County Almanac (Copy 2)<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Leopold<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Adventures of a Frontier Naturalist<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Lincecum<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Adventures with a Tx Naturalist 1<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Bedichek<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Adventures with a Tx Naturalist 2<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Bedichek<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Against the Grain: Agriculture<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Manning<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">American Women Afield<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Bonta<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">An Introduction to Ornithology<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Wallace<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Wildlife<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Mizejewski<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Audubon Guide to Wildlife Refuges SW 1<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Gibson<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Audubon Guide to Wildlife Refuges SW 2<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Gibson<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Audubon&#8217;s Birds of America<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Dock<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Back Roads of Texas<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Thollander<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Big Snake<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Twigger<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Birding Trails of Tx Gulf Coast<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Foster<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Birds of Tx Field Guide<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Tekiela<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Bringing Nature Home 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Americas<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Kaufman<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Field Guide to Birds of Tx<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Peterson<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Field Guide to Trees<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Simpson<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Field Guide to Trees Eastern Region<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Nat&#8217;l Aud Soc<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Field Guide to Tx Trees<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Simpson<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Gifts of the Wild<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Zwinger<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Goodbye to a River<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Graves<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Guide to Field ID: Trees N America<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Golden Book<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Guide to Night Sounds<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Elliott<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hawks and Eagles<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Sutton<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hot House<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Strom<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hummingbirds of Texas<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Shackleford<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Illumination in the Flatwoods<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hutto<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Inherit the Hunt<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Posewitz<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">John Muir: An Autobiography<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Brennan<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Last Child in the Woods<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Louv<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Life in the Treetops<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Lowman<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Migration Mysteries<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Rappole<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Milkweed, Monarchs and More<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Oberhausen<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Nature Obscura<\/td>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Brenner<\/td>\r\n    <\/tr>\r\n    <tr>\r\n      <td style=\"padding: 8px; 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