North Texas Master NaturalistTag Archives: speakers
May 3 Chapter Meeting – Environmental Conservation and Justice: A Community & Conservationist Partnership Story
May 3 NTMN Meeting — change of speakers Environmental Conservation and Justice: A Community & Conservationist Partnership Story Please join us to meet a very important partner of the Master Naturalists: Ms. Sherri Mixon, Executive Director of T.R. Hoover Community Development Center. A local leader of the Ideal+Bonton neighborhood of Dallas’ southern sector, Ms. Mixon has been working with Master Naturalists from the North Texas chapter on a number of projects. Rebecca Posten and Kristi Kerr Leonard from the North Texas chapter will share the background… 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 →
September Monthly Meeting: Talking Dirt with Lorelei Stierlen
Register For the Zoom Meeting Talking Dirt with Lor Stierlen This class will introduce students to the history and fundamental principles of soil science (pedology). We then dive into the detail of the soils of the Blackland Prairie in detail. There is an outdoor lab which takes approximately 30 minutes. Students will be expected to make field observations, test pH and perform texturing of the soil to determine what the soil type is. This presentation includes a hands-on soil lab including pre-meeting homework and a soil survey. Please… Read More →
Meeting Speakers for 2021
NTMN meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. There is no charge to attend. Summer social and award dinner are for NTMN members and their guests only. NTMN members earn 1 hour AT for attendance at meetings with speakers; report time to NTX: Chapter Meeting. Social time starts at 6:30 pm. Meeting and announcements begin at 7 pm. Speaker begins at approximately 7:30 pm. Wednesday, January 06, 2021 Rachel RicterDynamics of Urban Ecosystems It’s not easy to be a… Read More →