[{"id":35243,"date":"2026-06-13T13:53:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T18:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/?p=35243"},"modified":"2026-06-13T13:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T18:58:26","slug":"celebration-of-the-life-of-tony-manasseri-blackland-prairie-texas-master-naturalist-class-of-2007","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/celebration-of-the-life-of-tony-manasseri-blackland-prairie-texas-master-naturalist-class-of-2007\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebration of the Life of Tony Manasseri, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist, Class of 2007"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submitted by Sharla Stack, BPTMN Class of 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack.png 914w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-107x150.png 107w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-731x1024.png 731w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-768x1075.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/figure>\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\">An invitation to a <strong>Celebration of Life<\/strong> service honoring <strong>Anthony Joseph &#8220;Tony&#8221; Manasseri<\/strong> (1946 \u2013 2026). He is remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend with a generous and open heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hosts:<\/strong> Hosted with love and gratitude by Mary Ann Lynch, the Manasseri Family, and the Lynch Family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, June 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:00 \u2013 4:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> The Landing, Myers Park and Event Center (7117 Co Rd 166, McKinney, Texas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event Details:<\/strong> A relaxed afternoon of remembrance, conversation, and connection with light refreshments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class = \"\n\t\t\twp-block-uagb-post-timeline uagb-timeline__outer-wrap uagb-block-5e8362df    uagb-timeline__arrow-center uagb-timeline__center-block uagb_timeline__cta-enable uagb-timeline uagb-timeline__content-wrap\t\t\tuagb-timeline__arrow-center uagb-timeline__center-block uagb_timeline__cta-enable uagb-timeline uagb-timeline__content-wrap\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class = \"uagb-timeline__field  uagb-timeline__right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"uagb-timeline__marker uagb-timeline__out-view-icon\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class = \"uagb-timeline__icon-new uagb-timeline__out-view-icon\" >\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M160 32V64H288V32C288 14.33 302.3 0 320 0C337.7 0 352 14.33 352 32V64H400C426.5 64 448 85.49 448 112V160H0V112C0 85.49 21.49 64 48 64H96V32C96 14.33 110.3 0 128 0C145.7 0 160 14.33 160 32zM0 192H448V464C448 490.5 426.5 512 400 512H48C21.49 512 0 490.5 0 464V192zM64 304C64 312.8 71.16 320 80 320H112C120.8 320 128 312.8 128 304V272C128 263.2 120.8 256 112 256H80C71.16 256 64 263.2 64 272V304zM192 304C192 312.8 199.2 320 208 320H240C248.8 320 256 312.8 256 304V272C256 263.2 248.8 256 240 256H208C199.2 256 192 263.2 192 272V304zM336 256C327.2 256 320 263.2 320 272V304C320 312.8 327.2 320 336 320H368C376.8 320 384 312.8 384 304V272C384 263.2 376.8 256 368 256H336zM64 432C64 440.8 71.16 448 80 448H112C120.8 448 128 440.8 128 432V400C128 391.2 120.8 384 112 384H80C71.16 384 64 391.2 64 400V432zM208 384C199.2 384 192 391.2 192 400V432C192 440.8 199.2 448 208 448H240C248.8 448 256 440.8 256 432V400C256 391.2 248.8 384 240 384H208zM320 432C320 440.8 327.2 448 336 448H368C376.8 448 384 440.8 384 432V400C384 391.2 376.8 384 368 384H336C327.2 384 320 391.2 320 400V432z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class = \"uagb-timeline__day-new uagb-timeline__day-right uagb-timeline__events-inner-new\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-timeline__events-inner--content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div datetime=\"2026-05-13T14:09:37-05:00\" class=\"uagb-timeline__date-hide uagb-timeline__inner-date-new\">\n\t\t\t\tMay 13, 2026\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class='uagb-timeline__image' href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/in-remembrance-of-tony-manasseri-blackland-prairie-texas-master-naturalist-class-of-2007\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/TonyManasserimemorialimageMay2026-1024x579.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"TonyManasserimemorialimageMay2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/TonyManasserimemorialimageMay2026-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/TonyManasserimemorialimageMay2026-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/TonyManasserimemorialimageMay2026-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/TonyManasserimemorialimageMay2026-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/TonyManasserimemorialimageMay2026-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/TonyManasserimemorialimageMay2026.png 1072w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-timeline__heading\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/in-remembrance-of-tony-manasseri-blackland-prairie-texas-master-naturalist-class-of-2007\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In Remembrance of Tony Manasseri, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist, Class of 2007<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dashicons-admin-users dashicons\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"uagb-timeline__author-link\" href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/author\/leahjustice\/\">leahjustice<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-timeline-desc-content\">\n\t\t\t\tWe lost a valuable member this past week. 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We will gather for a relaxed afternoon of remembrance, conversation, and connection on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at The Landing at Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney, Texas. Your presence would be a deeply meaningful gift to our family as we come together to honor Tony&#8217;s generous heart and the immense joy he brought to all of our lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1226,"featured_media":35245,"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":[10581,74750],"tags":[48077],"class_list":["post-35243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-current-news","category-obituary","tag-tony-manasseri","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack.png","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack.png",914,1280,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-107x150.png",107,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-214x300.png",214,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-768x1075.png",768,1075,true],"large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-731x1024.png",731,1024,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack.png",914,1280,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack.png",914,1280,false],"archive":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-400x225.png",400,225,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-300x300.png",300,300,true],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-400x400.png",400,400,true],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/Anthony-Joseph-Tony-Manasseri-Celebration-of-Life-Image-from-Sharla-Stack-600x600.png",600,600,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"mconnally","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/author\/mconnally\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Please join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Anthony Joseph \"Tony\" Manasseri (1946 \u2013 2026). 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Whether you\u2019ve been with us since <strong>LeRoy Thompson <\/strong>first asked his famous question or you just joined our ranks, we want to celebrate the shared roots and passion that have grown our chapter into what it is today. Join us at our next meeting to share memories, connect with fellow members, and look ahead to the<strong> next 20 years of making a difference together<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Join the celebration\u2014we can&#8217;t wait to see you there!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" 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 <strong><em>&amp; JULY SIGN UP POTLUCK COMING SOON!<\/em><\/strong><\/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>\u00a0<strong>7:00 PM IN PERSON ONLY<\/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><em>If you have any additional questions, please email.<\/em><\/strong><br><strong>Chapter Meeting Host:<\/strong>\u00a0Marla Layne, vicepresident@bptmn.org<br><strong>20th Anniversary Celebration Host: <\/strong> Donna Cole, donna@donna2112.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come celebrate two decades of service, community, and digital storytelling! 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Join us at our next meeting to share memories, connect with fellow members, and look ahead to the next 20 years of making a difference together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1226,"featured_media":35238,"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":"full-width-content","_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":[4208,27102],"tags":[74903,75001,75200,74946],"class_list":["post-35234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-chapter-meetings","category-general","tag-blacklandprairie","tag-blacklandprairiechapter","tag-bob-richie","tag-texasmasternaturalist","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1.png","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1.png",940,788,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1-150x126.png",150,126,true],"medium":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1-300x251.png",300,251,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1-767x643.png",767,643,true],"large":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1.png",940,788,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1.png",940,788,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1.png",940,788,false],"archive":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1-400x225.png",400,225,true],"gform-image-choice-sm":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1-300x300.png",300,300,true],"gform-image-choice-md":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1-400x400.png",400,400,true],"gform-image-choice-lg":["https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-July-Chapter-Meeting-1-600x600.png",600,600,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"mconnally","author_link":"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/author\/mconnally\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Come celebrate two decades of service, community, and digital storytelling! 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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\">Find out more details by reading about the Blackland Prairie Chpater Project &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/mckinneymonarchgardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>McKinney Monarch Gardens<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc5&nbsp;Workdays &amp; Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>June 27 | 8\u201310 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"74\" width=\"131\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/txmn.org\/0a79d787-06b7-44d1-939a-d71d9ecb7155\" alt=\"Air North Texas - Home\"><br>City of McKinney<strong>&nbsp;\u2502&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mckinneytexas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.mckinneytexas.org<\/a><br>Environmental Services, Office of Environmental Sustainability<br>3501 North Central Expressway, McKinney, Texas&nbsp;75071<br>Check out our upcoming&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinneytexas.org\/437\/Classes-Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classes &amp; Events<\/a><\/p>\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>Join us for the Last Saturday Workday in the Monarch Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! 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She holds a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Biology from UT Arlington<br>and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Horticulture from Tarrant County Junior College (now<br>TCC).<br>Suzanne has taught training classes for various North Texas chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist<br>program since 1999 and helped found the Cross Timbers Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Topic: Miles and Miles of Texas: My Visit to Every State Park Retirement Project<\/strong><br>Her first retirement project was to visit every Texas State Park and State Natural Area. The COVID<br>pandemic slowed her progress for a couple of years, but she joyfully completed her quest on October<br>22, 2022 at Palmetto State Park near San Antonio. This presentation touches on her adventures and the<br>insights she gained on her multi-year quest<\/p>\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:<\/strong> <strong>June 1, 2026, at 7 PM CST<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/uLvB1iMsQ5Gf1LrLo2Ebvg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for the Zoom meeting<\/a><\/strong><br><br>Please register for this meeting in advance using your&nbsp;Zoom Account Email address.&nbsp;<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&#8217;s 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&#8217;s<em> Name or Topic? <\/em><br>Find all our Deep Dives on our website at bptmn.org, under the Menu, select About, <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/deep-dives\/\"><strong>Deep Dives<\/strong><\/a><br><\/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, vicepresident@bptmn.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From managing the Fort Worth Nature Center to a wild quest visiting every single Texas State Park, plant ecologist Suzanne Tuttle has seen it all! 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This month, we are bursting with pride as we officially congratulate the <strong>Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2026<\/strong>\u2014our newest stewards of the land.<\/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-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/BPTMNGradClassof2026-scaled-1-1024x390.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/BPTMNGradClassof2026-scaled-1-1024x390.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/BPTMNGradClassof2026-scaled-1-150x57.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/BPTMNGradClassof2026-scaled-1-300x114.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/BPTMNGradClassof2026-scaled-1-766x292.jpeg 766w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/BPTMNGradClassof2026-scaled-1-1536x586.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/BPTMNGradClassof2026-scaled-1-2048x781.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the upcoming <strong>40th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour<\/strong> at <strong>Clymer Meadow<\/strong> to the highly anticipated <strong>Mural Reveal<\/strong> at the <strong>Monarch Gardens (formerly Green Gardens in McKinney) in June<\/strong>, there is much to look forward to. Take a gander at the events coming up; our <a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>VHAT calendar<\/strong><\/a> is a testament to the growth and vibrancy of our community and prairie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re<strong> mothing at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center<\/strong> or the <strong>Shoreline Trail<\/strong>, walking the <strong>Clymer Prairie<\/strong> this Saturday, helping with &#8220;<strong>Lights Out, Dallas<\/strong>!&#8221; bird surveys, or joining the call for our <strong>Accessibility Team<\/strong>, your dedication ensures that the spirit of conservation continues to thrive across North Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are also thrilled to introduce the <em><strong>Interactive Trees of North Texas Digital Key <\/strong><\/em>from Lisa and Rick Travis\u2014a fantastic new web app that makes <strong>identifying Trees of North Texas on your smartphone<\/strong> easier than ever! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This May is packed with fantastic <strong>Community Engagement events<\/strong> across North Texas\u2014from <strong>pocket prairie presentations<\/strong> to <strong>evening mothing events<\/strong>\u2014and while volunteers are already stepping up to share the love of nature, there are still a couple of spots left to fill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to check out the latest \u201c<strong>Rick\u2019s Picks<\/strong>\u201d post to see some of the most fascinating&nbsp;<strong>iNaturalist<\/strong>&nbsp;finds documented during this year\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>BioBlitz with results from the City Nature Challenge 2026: Dallas\/Fort Worth event.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dive into this edition to catch up on member submissions, upcoming opportunities, and the many ways you can contribute your hands and&nbsp;<strong>heart<\/strong>&nbsp;to the prairie we call home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This month\u2019s newsletter highlights:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/40th-annual-spring-wildflower-tour-on-may-16th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>40th\u00a0Annual Spring Wildflower Tour on May 16th<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<strong>Vicki Sanders<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/congratulations-to-the-blackland-prairie-texas-master-naturalist-class-of-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Congratulations to the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2026!<\/a><\/strong>. \u2013\u00a0<strong>Nancy Casillas<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/save-the-date-june-4-for-the-mural-reveal-at-the-monarch-gardens-formerly-green-gardens-at-gabe-nesbitt-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAVE THE DATE:\u00a0June 4 for the Mural Reveal at the Monarch Gardens\u00a0(formerly Green Gardens) at Gabe Nesbitt Park<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<strong>Paulette Platko<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/introducing-the-interactive-tree-digital-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Introducing the Interactive Trees of North Texas Digital Key<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<strong>Lisa Travis<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/the-accessibility-team-needs-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Accessibility Team Needs You!<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u2013 ED Burke<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/ricks-picks-from-the-inaturalist-city-challenge-bioblitz-event-april-24-27\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Rick\u2019s Picks from the iNaturalist City Challenge BioBlitz event, April 24-27<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<strong>Rick Travis<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/community-engagement-2026-events-may-update\/\"><strong>Community Engagement 2026 Events \u2013 May Update<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<strong>Tina Burke<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/high-fiveing-nature-leaf-it-to-lisa-for-the-best-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>High-Fiveing Nature: \u201cLeaf\u201d it to Lisa for the Best Tips!<\/strong>\u00a0\ud83d\udd90\ufe0f<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<strong>Rick Travis<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/two-months-left-join-us-as-a-presenter-in-2026-annual-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Join us as a presenter in 2026 Annual Meeting<\/strong><\/a>! \u2013\u00a0<strong>State Program List Serv<br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/lights-out-dallas-spring-2026-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lights Out, Dallas! Spring 2026 Survey<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<strong>Mei Ling Liu<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlights from our VHAT Calendar: <\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>To find out more details and see all the volunteer opportunities check out our calendar, click on the following link. <\/strong><\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/calendar\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Event \/ Project<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location \/ Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Daily<\/strong><\/td><td>Lights Out Texas! Bird Surveys<\/td><td>Downtown Dallas (through May 31)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 16<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bird Festival<\/strong><\/td><td>Hagerman NWR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 16<\/strong><\/td><td>Stiff Chapel Cemetery Restoration<\/td><td>McKinney<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 16<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Clymer Meadow 40th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Celeste<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 17<\/strong><\/td><td>Monarch View Park Work Day<\/td><td>Frisco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 18<\/strong><\/td><td>Erwin Park Prairie Restoration<\/td><td>McKinney<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 19 <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monarch Conservation Webinar<\/strong><\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 20<\/strong><\/td><td>Clymer Meadow Workday<\/td><td>Celeste<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 22<\/strong><\/td><td>Hagerman NWR Mothing\/Blacklight BioBlitz Event<\/td><td>Sherman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 23<\/strong><\/td><td>Hagerman Work Crew<\/td><td>Sherman<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 23<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BioBlitz Shoreline Trail \u2013 The Colony<\/strong><\/td><td>The Colony<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>May 30<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BPRC Mothing\/Blacklight BioBlitz<\/strong><\/td><td>Allen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>June 4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mural Reveal Event<\/strong> at Monarch Gardens (formally Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park)<\/td><td>McKinney<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weekly<\/strong><\/td><td>Oak Point Park Work Days<\/td><td>Plano<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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\">\n<li><strong>September 1:<\/strong> <strong>Texas Master Naturalist 2026 Annual Meeting Contests<\/strong> <strong>Deadline<\/strong> <em>(read more under program updates)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 22 \u2013 25:<\/strong> <strong>TMN Annual Meeting in Waco<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/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<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<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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2600\ufe0f \ud83c\udf3c May Magic in the Blackland Prairie \u2013 Celebrating New Horizons \ud83e\udd8b \ud83c\udf3f May has arrived with a flourish, bringing a season of celebration and fresh opportunities to our&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/bptmn-newsletter-may-15-2026\/\">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,"_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":[74815,27102],"tags":[74903,75001],"class_list":["post-35119","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,"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":"\u2600\ufe0f \ud83c\udf3c May Magic in the Blackland Prairie \u2013 Celebrating New Horizons \ud83e\udd8b \ud83c\udf3f May has arrived with a flourish, bringing a season of celebration and fresh opportunities to our... 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June Chapter Meeting with Bob Richie | Hidden Partners: The Role of Fungi in Plant Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/2026-June-Chapter-Meeting.png\" alt=\"2026 June Chapter Meeting\" class=\"wp-image-35091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/2026-June-Chapter-Meeting.png 940w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/2026-June-Chapter-Meeting-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/2026-June-Chapter-Meeting-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/txmn.org\/bptmn\/files\/2026\/05\/2026-June-Chapter-Meeting-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf44 Join us as we uncover the secret, symbiotic handshakes happening right beneath our feet. With <strong>Bob Ritchie<\/strong>, we are exploring how<strong> plants and fungi<\/strong> became the ultimate &#8220;sole-mates&#8221; and why their ancient partnership is a total game-changer for life on Earth. It\u2019s going to be a <strong>spore-tacular<\/strong> look at the connections that keep our planet thriving! \ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Presentation: <\/strong>Hidden Partners: The Role of Fungi in Plant Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>About Our Speaker: <\/strong>Bob Richie is a Dallas native who has raised almost every insect, mammal, reptile, plant and fungus that can be kept legally, and some that cannot. He likes birds, bugs, plants, fish, fungus, herps, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing, anthropology, archaeology, etc. An amateur naturalist from an early age, Bob has spent much of his life outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An urban forager Bob teaches classes about edible and medicinal native plants, you can find him on the schedule at local nature preserves, parks and environmental centers in the springtime. His work is featured in the book Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature Around Dallas-Fort Worth by Amy Martin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Bob is a certified Texas Master Naturalist and past president of The Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association, Dallas\u2019s local honeybee club, as well as a past Board Member of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northtexasmycology.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Texas Mycological Association<\/a><\/strong>. He is the father of two grown children, an avid bicycle rider\/commuter and a registered yoga instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" 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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