The Texas Bluebonnet - We’re dusting off this fan-favorite article to inspire you for the next bluebonnet season. Learn why these rock-hard seeds need a little "tough love" to bloom, why 8 hours of sun is the magic number, and how a half-eaten cantaloupe can be your best organic pest control. 🍈#blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #Bluebonnets #GaryHowerton #STT69 #TexasBluebonnet #Lupinustexensis #Texaslupine
Letter to A Friend By John W. Garbutt- Class of 2019 "I wrote this in January of 2020 on a lazy Sunday afternoon while watching football and glancing out the window at the American Kestrel below."#frisco #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #birding #photography
Deep Dive - Texas Acoustic Bat Monitoring Project with Linda Nixon - Tune in and take flight 🦇—join us March 23rd at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive with Linda Nixon, exploring the Texas Acoustic Bat Monitoring Project and how technology is protecting our state's bat diversity, online via Zoom.🦇#BlacklandPrairieChapter #bats #TexasMasterNaturalists
https://txmn.org/bptmn/deep-dive-texas-acoustic-bat-monitoring-project-with-linda-nixon/
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
https://txmn.org/bptmn/update-last-saturday-workday-mckinney-green-gardens-at-gabe-nesbitt-park/
🌿 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
https://txmn.org/bptmn/%f0%9f%8c%bf-blackland-prairie-chapter-bioblitz-at-oak-point-park/
Join us as a presenter in 2026 Annual Meeting! The 2026 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting heads to Waco, a unique ecological crossroads where the Blackland Prairie meets the Cross Timbers. We are now seeking dynamic Classroom and Field Session proposals that highlight this rich mosaic of grasslands, riparian corridors, and limestone bluffs. Whether showcasing Ice Age history at the Waco Mammoth National...
https://txmn.org/bptmn/two-months-left-join-us-as-a-presenter-in-2026-annual-meeting/
The Humble Bee of Harriet, Texas - When BPTMN’s Arica Shields (Class of '22) found a lethargic Sonora Bumblebee in Harriett, TX, she stepped up as a member of the "royal guard." From hand-feeding sugar water to providing a cozy overnight greenhouse stay, it’s a sweet story of a human-bee connection. Read how Arica helped a future colony thrive! #blacklandprairie #MasterNaturalist #SaveTheBee s#QueenBee #AricaLShields
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
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/
Fire is Sometimes the Best Medicine - Last month, the Frisco Fire Department and Natural Resources Division teamed up for a prescribed burn at Frisco Commons Park. While it looks intense, these controlled fires are vital for our vanishing ecosystems—suppressing invasive species and helping native wildflowers thrive. Check out the full story by Dan Kinkade (BPTMN 2015) on how we're keeping our local landscapes healthy. #blacklandprairie
