Update - Last Saturday Workday - McKinney Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt ParkCheck out these photos from our Last Saturday Workday in Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We offer hands-on opportunities focused on native and drought-tolerant gardening, composting, water conservation, and general garden maintenance.#blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #MaryAbercrombie #PaulettePlatko #STT69

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🌿 Blackland Prairie Chapter Bioblitz at Oak Point Park - Join us on March 28th at Oak Point Park for an afternoon dedicated to the simple joy of nature and community science where we identify flora and fauna using the iNaturalist smart phone app. #bioblitz #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #inaturalist #OakPointNaturePreserve #TexasMasterNaturalist

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The Sunrise By John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019: "From the earliest faint light of astronomical sunrise through civil sunrise, to the sun cresting the horizon; witnessing the start of a new day has always been my favorite time of day."#blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter

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Lights Out, Dallas! Spring 2026 Survey - Migration season has officially arrived! 🐦‍⬛🦉🦜 Here is the key information for the upcoming bird conservation surveys in Downtown Dallas. Reach out to join our daily survey teams from March 16 to May 31. It’s a small commitment that makes a huge difference for bird conservation in Texas. #blacklandprairiechapter #blacklandprairiemasternaturalists #lightsouttexas #TexasConservationA

https://txmn.org/bptmn/lights-out-dallas-spring-2026-survey/

Monarch View Park Update: Building a Prairie Together​ - Monarch View Park is undergoing an incredible transformation. Thanks to HEB grants, City of Frisco and the hard work of volunteers, Do you want to be part of Phase 4? Join us on April 18th (9 AM – 12 PM) as we keep the momentum going. #OurTexasOurFuture ##TexasMasterNaturalist #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #CityofFrisco #LauraKawuyama #MonarchPark

https://txmn.org/bptmn/monarch-view-park-update-building-a-prairie-together/

Cooper's Hawk- Remember the 'white aliens' of 2020? 👽 For this week’s Flashback Friday, we’re revisiting John Garbutt’s wonderful chronicle of a Cooper’s Hawk family—from incubation to the surprise discovery of 'Thing 5.' It’s a beautiful reminder of the magic we find when we slow down and observe. Birding #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #CoopersHawk #TexasMasterNaturalist

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Join us for the Last Saturday Workday in Green Gardens at Gabe Nesbitt Park! We offer hands-on opportunities focused on native and drought-tolerant gardening, composting, water conservation, and general garden maintenance. #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #GabeNesbittPark

https://txmn.org/bptmn/last-saturday-workday-green-gardens-at-gabe-nesbitt-park/

Community Engagement Spring 2026 Events - Ready to make an impact? 🦋 Community Engagement Director Tina Burke has already lined up a season full of outreach, from McKinney plant swaps to "Night on the Prairie" in Lucas. We’re looking for volunteers to join the team and help us share our love for the Blackland Prairie. #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #texasmasternaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/community-engagement-2026-events/

Class of 2025 Bioblitz Activity - From local ecology insights with Dr. Wayne Meyer to a high-energy treasure hunt, our recent reunion at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge had it all. Despite the elusive bald eagles, the breathtaking Snow Geese and friendly competition made for an unforgettable day on the trails. #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #DrWayneMeyer #HagermanNationalWildlifeRefuge

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2026 February Chapter Meeting with Laura Johnson | Raptors in North Texas 🦅 We are talon you—you won’t want to miss our February 10th meeting! 🦅 Join us as we welcome Laura Johnson, Executive Director of the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center. #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #owls #raptors

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