Advanced Training

Permaculture is a forward-thinking design system based on principles found in nature where wildlife and native plants are vital. Its purpose is to create living environments that are harmonious, sustainable and productive; generating human yields abundantly, while greatly reducing the work and energy required to maintain them over time. In this class you will learn... Read More →

A day of presentations on the wonders of reptiles featuring live animals on site! Topics include Evolution of reptiles, Alligators, Snakes of North Central Texas, Green Anoles, Red-Ear Sliders. $40 registration through EventBrite.com A light breakfast and lunch are included in registration fees. Click here to Register Please email registration@ntmn.org with any questions. Agenda 8:30... Read More →

Water is one of the most valuable assets in life. Not just because people need it to survive, but also for plants, lawn, trees, veggies, wildlife and everyday human necessities.  Understanding how rainwater behaves on your property will give you the possibility to use it efficiently.  You will learn about the importance of watershed and... Read More →

Featuring guest speakers: Amanda E. Berlinski | Interpretive Planner and Trainer Sarah R. Johnson | Climate Change Education Specialist, Wild Rose Education Trying to communicate climate change, but people just don't seem to respond to your facts and science? As important as knowing the climate science, social science provides evidence-based practices that allow us to communicate climate... Read More →

Attention homeowners in North Central Texas who have oak trees on their property, Oak Wilt disease can negatively impact your home’s value.  Oak Wilt, a devastating tree ailment, is decimating oak populations across central Texas at an alarming rate and is expanding toward the Metroplex. In this short presentation by Eric D'Antonio, Urban Forester with... Read More →

Title: Plastic Free July: A Project Highlight Date: August 13, 2024 at 12pm Speaker: John O’Connell, Brazoria County Extension Agent and Cradle of Texas Chapter Advisor, and the Texas Master Naturalist Galveston Bay Area Chapter Description: Coast into August with a TMNTuesday focused on sustainability projects initiated by some of our coastal Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) chapters focused on plastic... Read More →

On August 13th, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and City of Plano will host a free Texas Watershed Steward workshop in Plano. Water quality related to Rowlett Creek, along with land and watershed management, will be discussed. Topics will include water quality, water quality law, agricultural and urban best management practices, hydrology, and others.... Read More →

Peter Kaestner has done what no human before him has ever done. On February 9, 2024, when he trained his binocular on an Orange-tufted Spiderhunter in  the Philippines, he achieved a feat that no one thought possible: he'd seen 10,000 of the world's 11,000 bird species! Join Peter for a rousing presentation on his pursuit of the... Read More →

Robert Mace, Executive Director & Chief Water Policy Officer, with The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment Click Here to Register Enjoy learning about improving water quality, water quantity, conservation practices, water law, and aquatic habitats. Join us throughout the year for FREE.  Visit the Texas Waters webpage for information on becoming a certified Texas Waters Specialist and view... Read More →

Virtual Seminar Series: Raptor Week August 12-16, 2024 Aug. 12 12:00 – 1:00 PM Raptor Identification 1 hour 1:00 – 2:00 PM Unusual Raptor Plumages: Albinism, Melanism, Hybrids, Amelanism and Others 1 hour Aug. 13 12:00 – 1:00 PM Western Screech-owl Occupancy in the Face of an Invasive Predator 1 hour 1:00 – 2:00 PM... Read More →

Everything in nature takes something away, to give something back as a natural recycling process.  Soil quality is key for prosperous plants. Composting is the best way to build nutritious soil.  In this class you will learn all about it! From the simplicity of it, to the science within it, to having a better understanding on... Read More →

The SWAt Team extends this personal invitation to you to join us at our upcoming meeting. Come learn more about us and how you might fit in! Our Educational Outreach Program is ongoing throughout the year.  We are always in need of additional volunteers.  SWAt meets monthly on the 4th Thursday at 9:30am. Business Meeting: ... Read More →

George Cates, Restoration Specialist at Native American Seed, will help you through the steps to start those native plant seeds you’ve been saving started this fall for a great springtime show. But just sowing seeds is not the first step. Learn about successful methods for site location, invasive species removal, and site preparation to succeed... Read More →

Climate and Pollinator Initiatives Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to... Read More →