Indian Trail Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists

Indian Trail Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists Master Naturalists are trained stewards of our environment and teach these skills to others.

Master Naturalists are trained to be stewards of our natural environment and to teach these skills to others. If you enjoy hiking, bird watching, following tracks, or identifying wildflowers, you'll love being a volunteer.

Come see us at Village Tech in Duncanville today for their Mosaic showcase!
05/02/2026

Come see us at Village Tech in Duncanville today for their Mosaic showcase!

As part of the city nature challenge, we are having a black lighting event tonight at the Charles F. Ladd preserve! We w...
04/26/2026

As part of the city nature challenge, we are having a black lighting event tonight at the Charles F. Ladd preserve! We will be there from 8pm to 11pm with blacklights. This is a come and go style event, so stop by and look at some bugs with us!

We've been working hard at the Charles F. Ladd nature preserve in Duncanville! Our friends at Duncanville Nature Conserv...
04/12/2026

We've been working hard at the Charles F. Ladd nature preserve in Duncanville! Our friends at Duncanville Nature Conservancy came out, with tractor in tow, to help us lay down the new trail! We had a local homeschooling group show up, and everyone was getting their hands dirty. This is the first official trail at the preserve, but it won't be the last! A big thank you to our friends at the Duncanville Parks and Recreation for the extra supplies and mulch!
We still have some tidying to do on this trail, which we will finish on our regular workday.
Photos by Mark Graham

03/21/2026
Weโ€™ll be manning a kids booth at this event in Waxahachie, so be sure to stop by and say hello ๐Ÿ‘‹ ๐Ÿ˜„ This is now an offici...
02/27/2026

Weโ€™ll be manning a kids booth at this event in Waxahachie, so be sure to stop by and say hello ๐Ÿ‘‹ ๐Ÿ˜„

This is now an official chapter project, which means if youโ€™re interested in being involved in the long term maintenance of the garden, itโ€™s a great way to earn approved volunteer hours while supporting pollinator habitat right here in Waxahachie ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿงโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒป

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ Pollinator Garden Planting Day! ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฟ

Join us as we plant the new Pollinator Garden at the Nicholas P. Sims Library on Saturday, March 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This garden will provide vital habitat for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators while creating a beautiful educational space for our community to enjoy for years to come.

๐Ÿ“ 515 W. Main Street
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, March 21
โฐ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Please bring gloves and shovels if you have them. Every extra tool helps, and every helping hand matters.
We are incredibly grateful to our partners who have helped bring this vision to life:

๐ŸŒฑ The Greenery Landscape and Nursery
๐ŸŒฟ A Oasis Pools and Outdoor Living
๐ŸŒผ Indian Trail Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists
๐ŸŒŽ Keep Texas Beautiful
๐Ÿ’š H-E-B Our Texas Our Future
๐Ÿ“š N. P. Sims Library

This project is a true community collaboration, and we could not do it without each of you.

Letโ€™s plant something that will bloom for generations. ๐ŸŒธ

Did you catch our monthly chapter meeting?If not, we would love to see you next month on March 23.A big thank you to Nan...
02/24/2026

Did you catch our monthly chapter meeting?

If not, we would love to see you next month on March 23.

A big thank you to Nancy Angell for her presentation, Fairs, Festivals, and Farmers Markets: Sharing Nature Appreciation with the General Public.

Nancy shared insights from the Sabine-Neches Chapterโ€™s 2022 TMN Project Fair winning presentation, โ€œBeyond the Choir,โ€ and walked us through how to take conservation messaging beyond ecocentric audiences and into mainstream community spaces.

She covered:
โ€ข What makes an attractive and engaging booth display
โ€ข Creative, hands on activities that draw people in
โ€ข Realistic costs and planning considerations
โ€ข How to recruit chapter members and build relationships with event organizers

It was practical, inspiring, and a great reminder that conservation education does not have to stay inside nature circles. We can meet people where they already are.

Nancy did a wonderful job. Thank you for sharing your experience and encouraging us to think bigger about outreach.

And congratulations to Vicki Park on receiving your Master Naturalist certification. We are always grateful to welcome another nature nerd into the ranks.

See you all on March 23.





02/24/2026
It's time to BIO BLITZ! For the next 16 days we want YOU, your FRIENDS and FAMILY to get   and join us in the    . It's ...
10/10/2025

It's time to BIO BLITZ! For the next 16 days we want YOU, your FRIENDS and FAMILY to get and join us in the . It's easy! Use either facebook, instagram or to post photos that you take of pollinators (think beetles, butterflies, wasps, bees, birds and more!) during this time frame and tag them . OR post them directly to iNaturalist! Are you up to the challenge? ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿค“๐Ÿ๐Ÿœ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฆ

๐ŸŒ™โœจ Observe the Moon Night at Mockingbird Nature Park โœจ๐ŸŒ™What a beautiful evening we had under the Midlothian skies for In...
09/28/2025

๐ŸŒ™โœจ Observe the Moon Night at Mockingbird Nature Park โœจ๐ŸŒ™

What a beautiful evening we had under the Midlothian skies for International Observe the Moon Night!

Visitors enjoyed:
๐Ÿ“š A bookmark-making craft table
๐Ÿ”ญ Telescopes to view the moon up close
๐Ÿ Exploring nature along the trail at sunset

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Mockingbird Nature Park and to our partners who helped make the night so special. Events like these connect our community with the wonders of the night sky and the beauty of our natural spaces.

๐ŸŒฟ Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the Indian Trail Master Naturalists!It was ...
09/23/2025

๐ŸŒฟ Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the Indian Trail Master Naturalists!

It was a beautiful day filled with good food, good friends, and the best of what brings us togetherโ€”our love for nature. We are so grateful for this community and the impact weโ€™ve made together over the years. Hereโ€™s to the next 15 years of learning, serving, and growing with nature! ๐ŸŒฑ

08/28/2025

๐ŸŒฟ Ever wondered what it means to be a Texas Master Naturalist?

In this video, Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick and our chapter president Erin McKool share what the Indian Trail Master Naturalist program is all about. Youโ€™ll learn who we are, what to expect when joining, and why this volunteer program is such a meaningful way to connect with nature and give back to our community.

Whether youโ€™re curious about local wildlife, passionate about conservation, or simply looking for a way to get involved, the Master Naturalist program offers a place for you.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the video to hear why volunteering with the Indian Trail Master Naturalists is so special.

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