Spring 2026 Dragonflyer Newsletter Has Arrived!
The DragonFlyer — Issue 96, Q2 2026
Spring has arrived on the Blackland Prairie, and the latest issue of The DragonFlyer leans fully into the season — celebrating limestone escarpments, trout lilies, and the surprising creatures (scaly and otherwise) that share our urban landscape.
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NTMN May 6 Chapter Meeting: Opportunities and Challenges: Connecting out Communities to Natural Areas
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NTMN April 1st Chapter Meeting: Relevancy of Citizen Science: iNaturalist and the story of urban wildlife
April 1, 2026, 6:30 socializing, 7:00 start. This month’s speaker is Sam Kieschnick. Come for the meeting, stay after for black-lighting!
NTMN March Announcements
NTMN March Chapter Meeting: Using Native Texas Plants to Establish Wildlife Habitat
There are over 5000 native vascular plant species reported for Texas, and the majority of our flora depend on pollinators for breeding and survival. This presentation will discuss gardening in north central Texas using native plants, and the amazing connections you...
NTMN February Announcements
You can view the announcements from the February 2026 Winter Banquet HERE The Presidents’ Program Slides can be found HERE Matt's AgriLife Slides are HERE
You’re Invited! Winter Awards Banquet
You are invited to join us for a potluck dinner at the Winter Awards Banquet, Sunday, February 1 starting at 5:30 pm! Socialize with friends, earn an hour of AT, and welcome the NTMN Classes. WHAT: NTMN Winter Awards Banquet WHEN: Sunday, February 1, 5:30 PM...
Announcements from the NTMN January Chapter Meeting
You can view the announcements from the December 2025 Chapter Meeting HERE The Presidents' Introduction Slides can be found HERE To watch the video recording of the December chapter meeting, go HERE The Presidents' Follow-up Message can be viewed HERE
NTMN January Chapter Meeting: Raptors Amazing Birds of Prey
Raptors: Amazing Birds of Prey and the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center We’re excited to welcome Laura Johnson, Executive Director of Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, as our featured speaker at our upcoming January chapter meeting. Laura will overview of raptors to...
Announcements from the NTMN December Chapter Meeting
You can view the announcements from the December 2025 Chapter Meeting HERE Rebecca’s Introduction Slides can be found HERE To read Rebecca’s follow-up email/notes click HERE. To watch the video recording of the December chapter meeting, go HERE
NTMN December Chapter Meeting – Tarantulas: SO Awesome!
Topic: We will discuss the general biology of tarantulas, variety, habitat, predation & defense, local species native to Texas, and threats to them. SPECIAL NOTICE: In the spirit of the holiday season, NTMN is collecting food for needy seniors at TR Hoover, in the...