North Texas Master NaturalistDue to the Public Health Emergency Declaration, all in-person events have been suspended at least through 5/15.
If you have an event which you would like to have posted on the public calendar, please send an email to contact@ntmn.org with the details.
Members who want to see ALL of the events (AT and VH) should log in to the Members side of the NTMN website.
Texas Stream Team Core Methods Class
Saturday, April 11, 2020 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Required training for new Aquatic Alliance for Stream Team volunteers will be held on April 11 at Trinity River Audubon Center. (This training will also be offered on July 11 and October 10.)
To register, YOU MUST RSVP Maritza Figy Office: 214-948-4305, Email: maritza.figy@dallascityhall.com; and/or Christopher Morris Office: 214-948-4232, Email: christopher.morris@dallascityhall.com
The training manual and other forms can be downloaded for review at: http://www.meadowscenter.txstate.edu/service/texasstreamteam/partners/forms.html
We will be outside for part of the day. Be prepared for sun and bring plenty of water. Bring a sack lunch. Further instructions will be provided upon confirmation. If you have any questions about the training, please feel free to call or email Chris, Maritza or Richard. Thank you!
Location: Trinity River Audubon Center; 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way (formerly 6500 S. Loop 12) Dallas, TX 75217; Wet Lab 1. Directions: http://trinityriver.audubon.org/visit-us
NTMN/Aquatic Alliance/Stream Team Area Contact: Richard Grayson rhg500@gmail.com 214-733-4140 (c)
TA 1/12/20
Nancy Wilson has reserved the Pollinator Trunk for the New Class.
Native Landscape Certification Program
Saturday, April 18, 2020 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Level 1 class of the Native Landscape Certification Program, Introduction to Native Landscapes, will be held April 18 in Denton. This class covers the benefits of including and preserving native plants in landscapes and building wildlife habitat; distinguishing between sustainable and conventional development; and the Texas ecoregion, including soil type. The class consists of an indoor training session and a 2-hour outdoor plant walk. The class is sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT).
Fee: $45
For more information and to register: https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/
Only participants who have completed Level 1 may attend Level 2 or Level 3. Fee for Level 2 or 3 is $50 for NPSOT members or $65 for non-members.
Location: Clear Creek Natural Heritage Area, 3320 Collins Road, Denton, TX 76208
TA 2/17/20
Aquatic WILD Workshop
Saturday, April 25, 2020 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Project WILD, a Texas Parks and Wildlife project, is “Wildlife in Learning Design.” It is a set of wildlife-based conservation and environmental education programs for students Kindergarten through Grade 12. It emphasizes awareness, appreciation and understanding of wildlife and natural resources. It can be used by classroom teachers, environmental educators, park and nature center personnel, and anyone who works with children.
The Aquatic WILD program includes water science and aquatic habitats activities for children KN-12th grade.
Fee $10, for parking (Workshop is funded by TASA and TASB.)
To register: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/events-education/professional-development
Location: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas 75218
TA 2/17/20
Native Landscape Certification Program
Saturday, May 2, 2020 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Level 1 class of the Native Landscape Certification Program, Introduction to Native Landscapes, will be held May 2 in Canyon Lake. This class covers the benefits of including and preserving native plants in landscapes and building wildlife habitat; distinguishing between sustainable and conventional development; and the Texas ecoregion, including soil type. The class consists of an indoor training session and a 2-hour outdoor plant walk. The class is sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT).
Fee: $45
For more information and to register: https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/
Only participants who have completed Level 1 may attend Level 2 or Level 3. Fee for Level 2 or 3 is $50 for NPSOT members or $65 for non-members.
Location: Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S. Access Road, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
TA 2/17/20
Native Landscapes for Birds Certification Program
Saturday, May 2, 2020 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Native Landscapes for Birds is a Companion Class to the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP). There is no prerequisite for the class. The class is sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT). See more information at the website below. This class is held in the Houston area.
Fee: $50 for NPSOT members, $65 for non-members
For more information and to register: https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/
Location: ChristChurch Presbyterian, 5001 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, TX 77401
TA 2/17/20
Monthly Board Meetings. Always open to our members and the public.
This Board Meeting will be held via conference call rather than face to face.
Wednesday, May 6
Sam Kieschnick https://www.inaturalist.org/people/sambiology, Citizen scientists and 2020 BioBlitz
Native Landscape Certification Program
Saturday, May 9, 2020 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
The Level 2 class of the Native Landscape Certification Program, Design and Development with Native Plants, will be held May 9 in the Houston area. This class covers learning to create landscape designs incorporating native plants, recognizing important considerations for creating a design, and determining how to preserve native plants in your landscape. The class consists of an indoor training session and a 2-hour outdoor plant walk. The class is sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT).
Fee: $50 for NPSOT members; $65 for non-members
Only participants who have completed Level 1 may attend Level 2 or Level 3
For more information and to register: https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/
Location: ChristChurch Presbyterian, 5001 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, TX 77401
TA 2/17/20
Native Landscape Certification Program
Saturday, May 16, 2020 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Level 2 class of the Native Landscape Certification Program, Design and Development with Native Plants, will be held May 16 in San Antonio. This class covers learning to create landscape designs incorporating native plants, recognizing important considerations for creating a design, and determining how to preserve native plants in your landscape. The class consists of an indoor training session and a 2-hour outdoor plant walk. The class is sponsored by the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT).
Fee: $50 for NPSOT members; $65 for non-members
Only participants who have completed Level 1 may attend Level 2 or Level 3
For more information and to register: https://npsot.org/wp/nlcp/
Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209
TA 2/17/20
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