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Thanks for all your contributions and best wishes as you start a new chapter in sunny California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-9494703-9494703-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Explore a vivid field of Texas wildflowers, showcasing bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes in full summer bloom.\" class=\"wp-image-35363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-9494703-9494703-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-9494703-9494703-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-9494703-9494703-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-9494703-9494703-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-9494703-9494703-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-9494703-9494703-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jane Palmer, Class of 2024, is saying goodbye to Texas and the Blackland Prairie Master 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Garden Workday Summary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submitted by Donna Joy Vickers, Class of 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We started at 7:30 a.m. with what was expected to be a small planting effort: 10+native grasses, coreopsis, and other quart-sized plants donated by Janice James. Paulette, of course, showed up ready to work, with her nephew in tow. What started as a simple planting quickly turned into a full workday! Together, we removed (some \u2013 LOLOLO) Johnson grass, cut back and removed bristlegrass where possible, and cleared the pathway for visitors. Since the City of Princeton celebrated Freedom &amp; Fireworks on June 27th, we were especially glad to leave the garden looking clean, cared for, and welcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href='https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bptmn\/albums\/72177720334249134\/' title='2026 June Princeton Garden Workday by bptxmn, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55338334515_19a5803424_z.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='06132026 - Princeton Workday 15'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer work enhances the beauty of this Princeton 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of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country\u2019s Largest Natural Habitat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submitted by Donna Joy Vickers, Class of 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.org\/en-us\/newsroom\/half-of-americans-no-grasslands-knowledge\/?en_txn1=s_lio.reg_gp.x.x\">https:\/\/www.nature.org\/en-us\/newsroom\/half-of-americans-no-grasslands-knowledge\/?en_txn1=s_lio.reg_gp.x.x<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Donna&#8217;s Summary:  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I would just say that my learning from this article was that I was like the 47% of Americans that say they have little or no knowledge of grasslands before becoming a Texas Master Naturalist.  I had heard\/understood that America\u2019s grasslands are described as one of the country\u2019s largest, most important, and most threatened natural habitats.  In this article, The Nature Conservancy partnered with GlobeScan to do a survey in April 2026 with over 2,000 people responding. &nbsp;They concluded that public awareness is low but also shows a hopeful pattern: \u201c<strong>when people learn more about grasslands, they value them more<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1007\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/DonnaVickersNatureConvSummaryJune2026.png\" alt=\"Grassland statistics, Nature Conservancy\" class=\"wp-image-35355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/DonnaVickersNatureConvSummaryJune2026.png 1007w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/DonnaVickersNatureConvSummaryJune2026-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/DonnaVickersNatureConvSummaryJune2026-150x48.png 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/07\/DonnaVickersNatureConvSummaryJune2026-768x246.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. grasslands, including savannas and shrublands, cover nearly 1 million square miles, but only about half of historic grasslands remain. Their loss affects wildlife, rural economies, food systems, water quality, carbon storage, and climate resilience. The Nature Conservancy and partner organizations are using these findings to support a broader U.S. Grasslands Campaign through the America\u2019s Grasslands Coalition. The goal is to raise national awareness and make grasslands a stronger conservation priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Why this matters for the work we are doing as Master Naturalist (ME):&nbsp; People cannot protect what they cannot identify, locate, understand, or realize still exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The importance of talking about native 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Built as her Texas Master Naturalist\u2122 Blackland Prairie Chapter End of Class Project, the guide was designed specifically for night field use. The call description and sound cues are front and center (rather than photos) because in the dark, you hear before you see. Each species profile includes a call recording, visual cue, 12-month calling season bar, traits, iNaturalist link, and references. It installs on your phone like a free app and works completely offline \u2014 no signal needed at the pond!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Collin County Frogs &amp; Toads Field Guide is a free mobile-first field guide to the 15 frog and toad species documented in Collin County, TX.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1490,"featured_media":35289,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_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":[74815,10581,27102,16851],"tags":[74828,75210],"class_list":["post-35286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-chapter-newsletter","category-current-news","category-general","category-training-class","tag-current-news","tag-stt-72","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026.jpg","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026.jpg",1206,1219,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026-148x150.jpg",148,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026-297x300.jpg",297,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026-768x776.jpg",768,776,true],"large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026-1013x1024.jpg",1013,1024,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026.jpg",1206,1219,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026.jpg",1206,1219,false],"archive":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026-400x225.jpg",400,225,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026.jpg",297,300,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026.jpg",396,400,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/CollinCoFrogswebsitepicJune2026.jpg",594,600,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"leahjustice","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/author\/leahjustice\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The Collin County Frogs &amp; 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Find the latest information and resources available to help Texans identify, prevent, and respond to this parasite.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae (maggots) feed on living tissues of warm-blooded animals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1490,"featured_media":35299,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_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":[74828,75210],"class_list":["post-35297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-current-news","category-general","tag-current-news","tag-stt-72","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png",752,457,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm-150x91.png",150,91,true],"medium":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm-300x182.png",300,182,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png",752,457,false],"large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png",752,457,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png",752,457,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png",752,457,false],"archive":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm-400x225.png",400,225,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png",300,182,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png",400,243,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/TXAgrilifesiteNewWorldScrewworm.png",600,365,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"leahjustice","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/author\/leahjustice\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae (maggots) feed on living tissues of warm-blooded animals.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35297","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\/1490"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35297"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35297\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35299"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":35224,"date":"2026-06-25T15:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/?p=35224"},"modified":"2026-06-27T17:36:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T22:36:58","slug":"lets-hear-it-for-the-snakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/lets-hear-it-for-the-snakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Hear It For The Snakes!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submitted by Tee Roberts, Class of 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am a data nerd by profession, and also a lover of all things reptile. (I dedicate this article to my favorite snake, Gojira, a beautiful ball python who enjoys resting in his rock hide and climbing his log. Bonus points if you know what his name means. As I said, I am a lover of all things reptile.) At any rate, one of the best sources for reptile data happens to be our beloved iNaturalist app. And it is surprisingly easy to pull data from there. So, I decided what better way to demonstrate my love for reptiles than to download and play with snakes\u2026er I mean snake data. More specifically, the Eastern copperhead aka <strong><em>agkistrodon contortrix.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first part of the project, I looked at the comments and descriptions left by users who spotted our favorite snake while out and about. I sorted the key words in those comments and descriptions into clusters to see if there were any notable trends, and there were a few. Based on a word cloud I did I noticed the phrase \u201cnorthern copperhead\u201d came up a lot, so I went digging. It turns out there used to be what was considered a subspecies of copperhead called the northern copperhead, however that is no longer accepted as a separate species. The state of Virginia came up quite a bit so we know there must be a healthy copperhead population there, and we will discuss why later in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic2june2026.jpg-1024x549.png\" alt=\"Copperhead snake word cluster\" class=\"wp-image-35227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic2june2026.jpg-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic2june2026.jpg-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic2june2026.jpg-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic2june2026.jpg-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic2june2026.jpg.png 1432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One cluster contained several references to \u201cdead\u201d or \u201cdead snake\u201d but also contained several references to \u201ccar.\u201d This suggests that there is a decent portion of eastern copperheads who are struck and killed by cars, most likely when trying to cross busy streets or highways. This brings up a memory from when I lived in Ohio, I was about to get on I-75 and right at the exit ramp, an Eastern box turtle (best guess) was trying to cross the ramp. Our highways are often flanked by heavily wooded areas, and no doubt this little friend was just trying to get back to the coverage of the trees. I stopped my car, jumped out, and carried it across the ramp to the woods. (That was a pretty busy exit ramp, and I did not want it to get hit.) Obviously, we should not repeat this behavior with copperheads (they are venomous after all) but maybe we can be more mindful when driving through heavily wooded areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A final note on my word clusters, I also noticed several references to yellow or green tails. Hmm, said I. \u201cWhat could this mean?\u201d So, I did a little digging and learned that a common prey for juvenile copperheads is lizards. And these juveniles often have bright green or bright yellow tails which they use as lures to attract this prey. I do not know if this is a common practice for snakes, but it is seen in other parts of the reptile world. The prehistoric beasts known as snapping turtles have been known to wiggle their tongues while underwater to act as lures for poor unfortunate fish that happen to swim by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the word analysis, I tracked sightings trends by hour, month, year, and I also used an API from a company called Open-Meteo which has readily available weather data. I matched that with the sightings from iNaturalist to figure out when copperheads are most commonly seen. I will say the yearly data was perhaps not that useful, given that the records begin in the 70s when iNaturalist was not the juggernaut that it is today, and so even though the data shows an increasing number of sightings it is hard to say whether that is because the population of copperheads is actually increasing, or if it is simply because iNaturalist is being used more to record the sightings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What the data does show is that our slithery friends tend to be highly active from about 8am to 11am and again around 7pm \u2013 8pm. This might suggest a crepuscular schedule (active at dawn and dusk), but what I learned is copperheads actually change their behaviors based on the seasons. The warmer it is, the more likely they will be active at night. As the weather cools, they become more diurnal, that is, active during the day. (As Spock would say, \u201cFascinating, captain!\u201d) They are least active in the early morning (1am to 5am) but maintain various degrees of activity throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing of note, our scaly buddies tend to be seen most around May and September. There could be several factors for this. In Texas, May and September are migratory primetime for birds. Given that birds often time movement to their food cycles, it is reasonable to suggest that there is likely a high insect population around those times. And given that copperheads eat both insects and birds, it makes sense that they would pop up around migration season. And there are much fewer sightings in deep winter. Given that many reptiles enter brumation (a bit like hibernation, but the animals remain awake) around that time, it makes sense that we would not see very many of them. Snakes do not like to be cold, at least I know mine does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic3june2026.jpg-1024x504.png\" alt=\"Eastern Copperhead sightings chart\" class=\"wp-image-35229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic3june2026.jpg-1024x504.png 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic3june2026.jpg-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic3june2026.jpg-150x74.png 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic3june2026.jpg-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic3june2026.jpg.png 1482w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And finally, let us talk about weather. Using the data from Open-Meteo and matching it to the dates of our sightings we find that copperheads are often seen during rain and drizzle. This kind of matches with our monthly sightings data, at least in Texas. We know May and September tend to be a bit rainy, so that further explains why May and September have the most sightings. There are a couple of theories behind this. One is that snakes are often pushed out of their underground burrows by flooding and are often seen seeking higher ground. Another suggestion is that after the rain, snakes emerge to bask and warm up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(An interesting question following the weather data, we know when prairies are removed, that flooding can increase and have harsher effects. If increased flooding forces snakes to move about seeking higher ground, does this then make them more likely to be killed, either from getting hit by cars, or killed by confused humans who do not realize that an alive snake is actually a GOOD thing. Aside from insects, our scaly buddies love mice.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ok, sorry, one more thing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic4june2026.jpg-1024x850.png\" alt=\"Eastern copperhead sighting density chart\" class=\"wp-image-35231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic4june2026.jpg-1024x850.png 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic4june2026.jpg-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic4june2026.jpg-150x124.png 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic4june2026.jpg-768x637.png 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic4june2026.jpg-1536x1275.png 1536w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/LetsHearItForTheSnakesPic4june2026.jpg.png 1782w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See those two big blobs that look like the fiery version of a black hole? Guess where they are? Remember how we kept seeing Virginia on our word map? Yep, the northern blob is the border between Virginia and North Carolina, prime Appalachian\/Blue Ridge territory. The southern blob is the Piney Woods region north of Houston. These are both heavily wooded areas with tons of ground cover, which apparently copperheads love. If you look at the picture at the top of this article (taken at Cedar Ridge Preserve) you will notice that our friend blends in pretty well with the dead leaf litter. Perfect for ambush hunting and not getting stepped on by clumsy hoomans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, a disclaimer. I am not a Ph.D.; I just really love snakes. The point of this article is not to suggest hardcore facts but more to delve into animal behavior and what we might learn from it. It also serves as an example of how REAL scientists might use citizen data, combined with other sources, to come to conclusions about the natural world. It is such a fascinating place, and there is so much to discover and learn, and I want to thank our friend, the humble copperhead, for providing us with this wealth of data. Once again, let\u2019s hear it for the snakes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An example of using citizen data, combined with other sources, to come to conclusions about the natural 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All Arachnids: Spiders Needed for Youth Engagement events!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marla Layne, Vice President<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2020\/10\/green-lynx-spider-rick57.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2020\/10\/green-lynx-spider-rick57.jpg 515w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2020\/10\/green-lynx-spider-rick57-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2020\/10\/green-lynx-spider-rick57-134x150.jpg 134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don&#8217;t squash that spider\u2014save it for science!<\/strong> The YES Committee is on the hunt 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Getting up close and personal with arachnids is one of the best ways to spark curiosity in young naturalists and teach them about the crucial role these critters play in our local ecosystem. If you spot a willing participant, please capture it safely. Help us spin these upcoming projects into a success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Marla Layne at<strong><a href=\"mailto:\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> marlal@bptmn.org<\/a><\/strong> for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"930\" data-id=\"35136\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/2026-Bioblitz-inaturalistCrab-spider-with-a-new-friend-or-possibly-dinner.-Taken-at-the-Heard-Mothing-event-on-April-26-Rick-Travis-1024x930.jpeg\" alt=\"2026 Bioblitz inaturalistCrab spider with a new friend (or possibly dinner). 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The YES Committee is on the hunt for eight-legged educators to feature in our upcoming youth projects. Getting up close and personal with arachnids is one of the best ways to spark curiosity in young naturalists and teach them about the crucial role these critters play in our local ecosystem. If you spot a willing participant, please capture it safely. 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The summer is in full bloom at the Monarch Gardens \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udc1d<br><br>Thanks to your hard work and dedication, we tackled plenty of garden tasks, including weeding beds, clearing pathways, and turning compost to keep the garden healthy and thriving. Your efforts help make the Monarch Gardens a welcoming space for people, pollinators, and wildlife alike. The garden is now bursting with summer blooms, and it is all the more beautiful because of the time and care you shared with us. <br><br>Thank you for helping us grow a greener, more vibrant McKinney, one volunteer day at a time.<br><br>We look forward to seeing you in the garden again soon! \ud83c\udf3c Mary <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for the Last Saturday Workday at Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We offer hands-on opportunities focused on native and drought-tolerant gardening, composting, water conservation, and general garden maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc5\u00a0Workdays &amp; Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July 25 | 8\u201310 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 29 | 8\u201310 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sep. 26 | 9\u201311 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 31| 9\u201311 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(No events in November or December)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd&nbsp;Location<\/strong><br>Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park<br>3339 Alma Rd, McKinney, TX 75070<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83e\udde4&nbsp;Typical Activities<\/strong><br>Weeding and garden maintenance<br>Mulching and seasonal garden prep<br>iNaturalist entries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\ude97&nbsp;Parking<\/strong><br>Parking is available directly across from the garden at 3339 Alma Rd.<br>Please note: Water tower access must remain clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udebb&nbsp;Restrooms<\/strong><br>Available within walking distance at The Courts of McKinney (3253 Alma Rd).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2614&nbsp;Weather<\/strong><br>Events are held rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, volunteers will be notified of cancellations or early dismissal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\uddc2&nbsp;Volunteer Hour Tracking<\/strong><br>Workdays at the Green Gardens should be tracked in the TMN portal as:<br>VH: \u201cBPTMN: McKinney Parks Projects\u201d<br>Please list \u201cMonarch Gardens\u201d in the description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc5&nbsp;Registration<\/strong><br>Registration opens monthly at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinneytexas.org\/2293\/Green-Gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McKinneyTexas.org\/GreenGardens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mary Abercrombie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Environmental Outreach &amp; Engagement Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" 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=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/McKinneyMonarchGardensatGabeNesbittParkNAMEUPDATELastSaturdayWorkday_Rev_May2026_1200X1200_SummerHrs-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/McKinneyMonarchGardensatGabeNesbittParkNAMEUPDATELastSaturdayWorkday_Rev_May2026_1200X1200_SummerHrs-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/McKinneyMonarchGardensatGabeNesbittParkNAMEUPDATELastSaturdayWorkday_Rev_May2026_1200X1200_SummerHrs-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/McKinneyMonarchGardensatGabeNesbittParkNAMEUPDATELastSaturdayWorkday_Rev_May2026_1200X1200_SummerHrs-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/McKinneyMonarchGardensatGabeNesbittParkNAMEUPDATELastSaturdayWorkday_Rev_May2026_1200X1200_SummerHrs-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/McKinneyMonarchGardensatGabeNesbittParkNAMEUPDATELastSaturdayWorkday_Rev_May2026_1200X1200_SummerHrs-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/McKinneyMonarchGardensatGabeNesbittParkNAMEUPDATELastSaturdayWorkday_Rev_May2026_1200X1200_SummerHrs-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/McKinneyMonarchGardensatGabeNesbittParkNAMEUPDATELastSaturdayWorkday_Rev_May2026_1200X1200_SummerHrs.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" 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>Thank you to those who volunteered with us! The summer is in full bloom at the Monarch Gardens \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udc1d<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to your hard work and dedication, we tackled plenty of garden tasks, including weeding beds, clearing pathways, and turning compost to keep the garden healthy and thriving. Your efforts help make the Monarch Gardens a welcoming space for people, pollinators, and wildlife alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1226,"featured_media":35336,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_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":false,"_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":[10581,27102,75094,75150,74925,41076,25365],"tags":[74903,75001,75058,74869,75211,74639,75210],"class_list":["post-35334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-current-news","category-general","category-help-wanted","category-mckinney-green-gardens","category-projects","category-shaking-of-the-trees-post","category-vh","tag-blacklandprairie","tag-blacklandprairiechapter","tag-gabe-nesbitt-park","tag-mary-abercrombie","tag-mckinneymonarchgardens","tag-paulette-platko","tag-stt-72","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image.png","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image.png",1920,1080,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image-150x84.png",150,84,true],"medium":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image-300x169.png",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image-768x432.png",768,432,true],"large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image-1024x576.png",1024,576,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image-1536x864.png",1536,864,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image.png",1920,1080,false],"archive":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image-400x225.png",400,225,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image.png",300,169,false],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image.png",400,225,false],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-06-BPTMN-McKinney-Monarch-Gardens-June-Image.png",600,338,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"mconnally","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/author\/mconnally\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Thank you to those who volunteered with us! The summer is in full bloom at the Monarch Gardens \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udc1d Thanks to your hard work and dedication, we tackled plenty of garden tasks, including weeding beds, clearing pathways, and turning compost to keep the garden healthy and thriving. Your efforts help make the Monarch Gardens a&hellip;","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35334","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=35334"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35334\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35336"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35334"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35334"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":35306,"date":"2026-06-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/?p=35306"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:58:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:58:48","slug":"texas-master-naturalist-2026-annual-meeting-sponsorship-and-vendor-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/texas-master-naturalist-2026-annual-meeting-sponsorship-and-vendor-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting &#8211; Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunity"},"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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Join Wizzie and Molly with AgriLife for Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training and learn everything about our insect friends in this flexible virtual course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" 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=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-08-Rick-Travis-Acrobat-ants-herding-tree-hoppers-on-a-sunflower-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-08-Rick-Travis-Acrobat-ants-herding-tree-hoppers-on-a-sunflower-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-08-Rick-Travis-Acrobat-ants-herding-tree-hoppers-on-a-sunflower-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-08-Rick-Travis-Acrobat-ants-herding-tree-hoppers-on-a-sunflower-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-08-Rick-Travis-Acrobat-ants-herding-tree-hoppers-on-a-sunflower-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-08-Rick-Travis-Acrobat-ants-herding-tree-hoppers-on-a-sunflower-1536x839.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-08-Rick-Travis-Acrobat-ants-herding-tree-hoppers-on-a-sunflower-1320x721.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2016\/07\/BPTMN-2024-08-Rick-Travis-Acrobat-ants-herding-tree-hoppers-on-a-sunflower.jpg 1822w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When \u2013 <strong>Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, Sep 1 \u2013 Oct 29, 2026 | 10 a.m. \u2013 Noon (No sessions Oct 20 &amp; 22)<\/strong><\/strong><br>*sessions are recorded if you cannot make it, you can watch later*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who \u2013 Certified Master Naturalists and Gardeners interested in learning more about entomology!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where \u2013 virtua<\/strong>l<br><strong>Cost &#8211; $125<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/agriliferegister.tamu.edu\/ereg\/newreg.php?eventid=837150&amp;language=eng\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agriliferegister.tamu.edu\/ereg\/newreg.php?eventid=882991&amp;\"><strong>Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training &#8211; New Registration<\/strong><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours, you can gain a greater understanding of entomology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the identification of common insect orders,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an overview of IPM,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>native pollinators,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>arachnid identification,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>medical\/veterinary entomology,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>urban entomology, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration includes courses provided by experts in the field of entomology, resources and guides, a certificate, and a pin once certification is complete (requires completion of classwork along with 20 hours focused on an entomology project).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registrants will receive field guides, loupe, and other materials via the mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to register, please visit the registration site: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/agriliferegister.tamu.edu\/ereg\/newreg.php?eventid=882991&amp;\">Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training &#8211; New Registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or contact class coordinator, Molly Keck\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:molly.keck@ag.tamu.edu\">molly.keck@ag.tamu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opportunity: AT: <\/strong>Texas A&amp;M AgriLife (name of class in comments) Duration: 2 hours for each session attended (must be logged as separate entries!) 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