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\u2600\ufe0f \ud83c\udf3c May Magic in the Blackland Prairie \u2013 Celebrating New Horizons<\/strong> \ud83e\udd8b \ud83c\udf3f<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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May has arrived with a flourish, bringing a season of celebration and fresh opportunities to our chapter! This month, we are bursting with pride as we officially congratulate the Texas Master Naturalist Class of 2026<\/strong>\u2014our newest stewards of the land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the upcoming 40th Annual Spring Wildflower Tour<\/strong> at Clymer Meadow<\/strong> to the highly anticipated Mural Reveal<\/strong> at the 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 VHAT calendar<\/strong><\/a> is a testament to the growth and vibrancy of our community and prairie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re mothing at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center<\/strong> or the Shoreline Trail<\/strong>, walking the Clymer Prairie<\/strong> this Saturday, helping with “Lights Out, Dallas<\/strong>!” bird surveys, or joining the call for our Accessibility Team<\/strong>, your dedication ensures that the spirit of conservation continues to thrive across North Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are also thrilled to introduce the Interactive Trees of North Texas Digital Key <\/strong><\/em>from Lisa and Rick Travis\u2014a fantastic new web app that makes identifying Trees of North Texas on your smartphone<\/strong> easier than ever! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This May is packed with fantastic Community Engagement events<\/strong> across North Texas\u2014from pocket prairie presentations<\/strong> to 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

Be sure to check out the latest \u201cRick\u2019s Picks<\/strong>\u201d post to see some of the most fascinating iNaturalist<\/strong> finds documented during this year\u2019s BioBlitz with results from the City Nature Challenge 2026: Dallas\/Fort Worth event.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dive into this edition to catch up on member submissions, upcoming opportunities, and the many ways you can contribute your hands and heart<\/strong> to the prairie we call home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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