#texasmasternaturalists — Public Fediverse posts

Join Texas Master Naturalist Randy Boys for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating rocks, minerals, and fossils of North Texas. Discover the ancient geological history right beneath our feet and learn how local rock formations shape the soils, habitats, and diverse ecosystems of our region..#BlacklandPrairieChapter #Fossils #RandyBoys #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/deep-dive-digging-deep-rocks-minerals-fossils-of-north-texas-with-randy-boys-2/

20th Anniversary Celebration Series - As part of the chapter’s 20th anniversary celebration, the anniversary committee asked one chapter member from each year to submit a photo and statement on how being a BPTMN has impacted their life. Each month we will highlight one person who shared their thoughts on being a part of the Blackland Prairie Chapter. #blacklandprairie #blacklandprairiechapter #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/bptmn-chapter-20th-anniversary-celebration-series/

Join Texas Master Naturalist Randy Boys for an engaging presentation exploring the fascinating rocks, minerals, and fossils of North Texas. Discover the ancient geological history right beneath our feet and learn how local rock formations shape the soils, habitats, and diverse ecosystems of our region..#BlacklandPrairieChapter #Fossils #RandyBoys #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/deep-dive-digging-deep-rocks-minerals-fossils-of-north-texas-with-randy-boys-2/

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

https://txmn.org/bptmn/save-the-date-june-4-for-the-mural-reveal-at-the-monarch-gardens-formerly-green-gardens-at-gabe-nesbitt-park/

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

https://txmn.org/bptmn/save-the-date-june-4-for-the-mural-reveal-at-the-monarch-gardens-formerly-green-gardens-at-gabe-nesbitt-park/

Ready to grow? 🌻 Dig in with Keep Princeton Beautiful every 2nd Saturday! Mulch, weed, and save the pollinators in Princeton. 9-11 AM. Let's bloom! ✨ @blacklandprairiechapter #texasmasternaturalists #CaldwellParkPollinatorGarden #Princeton #DonnaJoyVickers

https://txmn.org/bptmn/jm-chaldwell-park-pollinator-garden-in-princeton/

Unplug and put down roots—join us March 30th at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive with Patricia Crain, presenting From Screens to Streams: The Decline of Outdoor Play and How We Can Reverse It, online via Zoom. #BlacklandPrairieChapter #FriendsofHagerman #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/deep-dive-on-from-from-screens-to-streams-the-decline-of-outdoor-play-and-how-we-can-reverse-it-with-patricia-crain/

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/

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/

We NEED you to help us transplant over 400+ Native Plants!Join us on Saturday, October 25th at McKinney Green Gardens in Gabe Nesbitt Park for a special workday! We’ll be transplanting over 400 native plants, and we’d love your help to make it happen.#BlacklandPrairieChapter #McKinneyGreenGardens #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/we-need-you-to-help-us-transplant-over-400-native-plants/

Applications are now OPEN for the 2026 Texas Master Naturalist Blackland Prairie Chapter training class. Gain in-depth knowledge about the unique flora and fauna of the Blackland Prairie ecosystem. The application deadline is October 15, 2025. #BlacklandPrairieChapter #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/the-application-window-for-the-2026-new-class-training-will-be-open-from-october-1st-15th/

Join us on Saturday, October 11th for the City of Frisco's Monarch Park Fall Planting Event to help create a thriving native plant pollinator garden! We’ll be installing 400+ native plants and removing weeds to support local habitat. #Blackland Prairie Chapter #CityofFrisco #LauraKuwayama #OurTexasOurFuture #PollinatorsForTexas #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/monarch-view-park-planting/

Deep Dive on Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists Pollinator Gardens: 2025Join us on August 18th, at 7 PM CST for a Deep Dive, with Susan Abernathy presenting on Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists Pollinator Gardens: 2025.#BlacklandPrairieChapter #PollinatorGardens #SusanAbernathy #TexasMasterNaturalists #VickiSanders

https://txmn.org/bptmn/deep-dive-on-member-pollinator-gardens-with-susan-abernathy/

Rooted in Paulette: The First Books & Blooms Library Blooms at Green Gardens - Mary Abercrombie, Class of 2020 - Books & Blooms, a new passive engagement program that reimagines Little Free Libraries as vibrant community touchpoints for ecological literacy and neighborhood beauty. #BlacklandPrairieChapter #GabeNesbittPark #MaryAbercrombie #McKinneyGreenGardens #PaulettePlatko #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/rooted-in-paulette-the-first-books-blooms-library-blooms-at-green-gardens/

The Heard Museum needs Pre-School Storytime Readers!The Heard Museum would like to expand its storytime to every Friday morning at ten.  This is for pre-schoolers.  At present it is only on the second and fourth Fridays.  If you would like to read to a group of little kids whose eyes get big and whose verbage is priceless.#BlacklandPrairieChapter #PreSchoolReaders #STT63 #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/the-heard-museum-needs-pre-school-storytime-readers/

Plano Park - July Updates from Project Leader Jean Higgins - One primary focus has been the removal of privet (Ligustrum spp.), an aggressive non-native shrub that threatens native plant diversity and degrades habitat for wildlife. With support from Plano Parks and Recreation, our volunteers have been able to expand efforts. #BlacklandPrairieChapter #JeanHiggins #PlanoParks #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/plano-park-july-updates-from-project-leader-jean-higgins/

Summer hours for McKinney Green Gardens Last Saturday workday! Mary Abercrombie wants to share to good news! McKinney Green Gardens is updating its summer hours to help beat the heat. #BlacklandPrairieChapter #CityofMcKinneyOfficeofSustainability #MaryAbercrombie #McKinneyGreenGardens #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/july-workday-for-mckinney-green-gardens/

On this Memorial Day, the Blackland Prairie Chapter Master Naturalists pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their dedication has helped preserve the freedoms that allow us to appreciate the natural beauty of Texas. We remember and are deeply grateful. #MemorialDay #NeverForget #BlacklandPrairieChapter #TexasMasterNaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/memorial-day-remembrance/

Don't let the details bug you! Join Wizzie and Molly with AgriLife for Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training and learn everything about our insect friends in this flexible virtual course! #Entomology #agrilife #blacklandprairiechapter #texasmasternaturalists

https://txmn.org/bptmn/master-volunteer-entomology-advanced-training/