North Texas Master NaturalistTag Archives: insects
Native Plants and Prairies Day – May 6, 2023
Presented by the North Texas Master Naturalists, Native Plant Society of Texas, Dallas Chapter, and the Native Prairies Association of Texas, Blackland Prairie Chapter …………………………………………………… Join us Saturday, May 6th, from 10am – 3pm at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake for a fun, free event for families to celebrate our Blackland prairies here in North Texas. Throughout the day, we will have a range of speakers, exhibits, prairie tours, native plant sales, and activities for kids. Highlights include learning about the prairie flowers and… Read More →
February 1, 2023 Chapter Meeting
February 1, 2023 Chapter Meeting: Spiders on the Prairie – ONLINE ONLY Register for ZOOM meeting On Wednesday, February 1st, Meghan Cassidy will provide a foundation of basic info about spiders and other arachnids, including harvestmen, scorpions, ticks, and a few others – most of whom are misunderstood, and almost all often feared. The presentation will include basic taxonomy, ecology, natural history, and common families. Meghan will discuss specific spider species found in Texas that you may come across while out exploring local parks, or in your own… Read More →
Insect Appreciation Workshop
December 3rd, 2022 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sign up to attend virtually or in person today! It’s sure to be an informative and fun filled day! Agenda 8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration, coffee, and light breakfast 9:00 – 9:10 am: Welcome and Introduction to Speakers – Sam Kieschnick, Urban Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife 9:10 – 10:00 am: The Joy of Moths – Kimberly Sassan 10:10 – 11:00 am: The Joy of Beetles – Mike Quinn 11:10 – Noon: The Joy of Bees – Ryan… Read More →
The Dragonflyer, September, 2022, Volume 90
A Message from our President In this quarter’s message, Scott Hudson offers a preview of the 2022 Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting being held in Houston in October. The event is sure to be an action packed and informative few days of learning and fellowship with your fellow nature lovers. Read Scott’s message here. Fall Big Chapter Project October 1st Join Danielle LoPresti and fellow Master Naturalist volunteers at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve for our fall project. We will be partnering with the Texas Land Conservancy to do prairie restoration. Volunteers will be clearing prairie remnants throughout the… Read More →