Join us for the Last Saturday Workday in the 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. #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter
https://txmn.org/bptmn/last-saturday-workday-monarch-gardens-at-gabe-nesbitt-park/
Celebration of the Life of Tony Manasseri, Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist, Class of 2007 - Please join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Anthony Joseph "Tony" Manasseri (1946 – 2026). 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 Cen
2026 June Chapter Meeting with Bob Richie | Hidden Partners: The Role of Fungi in Plant Growth🍄 Join us as we uncover the secret, symbiotic handshakes happening right beneath our feet. We’re exploring how plants and fungi became the ultimate "sole-mates" and why their ancient partnership is a total game-changer for life on Earth. It’s going to be a spore-tacular look ...
SAVE THE DATE: June 4, 4:30 pm, we’ll be hosting a Mural Reveal at the City of McKinney Monarch Gardens (formerly Green Gardens) at Gabe Nesbitt Park. #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #TexasMasterNaturalists
High-Fiveing Nature: "Leaf" it to Lisa for the Best Tips! 🖐️Don’t let itchy vines "plant" a seed of doubt on your next hike! 🖐️ Lisa showed our group how to spot poison ivy by looking for the "thumbs" on each leaflet—a simple trick that helps you branch out into the wild with confidence. 🌿#blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #LisaTravis
https://txmn.org/bptmn/high-fiveing-nature-leaf-it-to-lisa-for-the-best-tips/
2026 June Chapter Meeting with Bob Richie | Hidden Partners: The Role of Fungi in Plant Growth🍄 Join us as we uncover the secret, symbiotic handshakes happening right beneath our feet. We’re exploring how plants and fungi became the ultimate "sole-mates" and why their ancient partnership is a total game-changer for life on Earth. It’s going to be a spore-tacular look ...
SAVE THE DATE: June 4, 4:30 pm, we’ll be hosting a Mural Reveal at the City of McKinney Monarch Gardens (formerly Green Gardens) at Gabe Nesbitt Park. #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #TexasMasterNaturalists
Introducing the Interactive Trees of North Texas Digital Key. This web app provides a dynamic experience for those identifying species on the go. It allows users to navigate through plant characteristics via a streamlined interface, making it easier than ever to identify local woody plants without needing a printed copy. You can access the digital key directly through your browser or scan the QR code to load it on your browser.
https://txmn.org/bptmn/introducing-the-interactive-tree-digital-key/
The Accessibility Team Needs You! The Accessibility Team is looking for help with web design, trail assessments, copy writing, and organizational assistance. #AccessibilityTeam #EDBurke
Rick's Picks from the iNaturalist City Challenge BioBlitz event and iNaturalist tallied results during April 24-27. Nature is showing off its best colors for the 2026 BioBlitz! 🌿 From the metallic glow of the Dogbane Leaf Beetle to the striking patterns of the Texas Milkweed Beetle, these tiny neighbors play a huge role in our local ecosystem. #BioBlitz2026 #blacklandprairiechapter #CityNatureCha
https://txmn.org/bptmn/ricks-picks-from-the-inaturalist-city-challenge-bioblitz-event-april-24-27/
