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Mammalogy -- March 11, 2026
Mammalogy -- March 11, 2026
This Week's Topic
This Week's Topic
Mammalogy - Unit 16 in your textbook. Complete the optional quiz HERE
Our Expert on Stage
Our Expert on Stage
Dr. Bryon Clark
Read Bryon's BIO
Pre-work - Must be completed by class time
Pre-work - Must be completed by class time
Use Lisa's VMS slides to log last week's attendance in VMS
(If you missed class, contact Nancy to schedule a make-up.)
Opportunity: Init Training-Class 05
Date: March 4, 2026
Hours: 3.0
Description: Herpetology with Ryan Blankenship
If you attended the field trip to Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, log as:
Opportunity: Init Training - Field Trip (A) if it was your 1st, (B) if it was your 2nd, (C) if it was your 3rd
Date: March 7, 2026
Hours: 2.5
Description: class field trip to Blackland Prairie Raptor Center with Stephanie Losoya
Complete your class feedback survey ASAP.
Look over Unit 16 in your textbook. Complete the optional quiz HERE
Racoons: Tricky Trash Pandas or Misunderstood Masterminds (6:45)
Bobcat City: Studying Bobcats in DFW (15:24)
Bats Take Flight (6:30)
Sam Kieschnick's TPWD Urban Coyotes (2:32)
TPWD's Armadillos (4:25)
Optional Activities
Optional Activities
Listen to the two-part interview with Dr. Merlin Tuttle (America's favorite bat expert) on the Oligies Podcast (note from Lisa: I highly recommend this! Fascinating and entertaining!)
Check out the mammals found in Collin County here
Try learning some of these Animal Tracks and Signs
Watch the recording of Ren Dowhaniuk" Deep Dive presentation "Opossum: the Misunderstood Marsupial"
Bring to Class
Bring to Class
Reminders
Reminders
Logging Hours
Logging Hours
If you attended the Field Trip to Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, enter it in VMS.
Opportunity: Initial Training: Field Trip (A)
Date: February 22, 2025
Hours: 2.5
Description: Field Trip to Connemara Meadow Preserve
Volunteer and Training Opportunities
Volunteer and Training Opportunities
Advanced Training (AT) Opportunities
Advanced Training (AT) Opportunities
Tuesday, March 10: 12:00 noon (TMN Tuesdays) - 1 hour AT, see the registration link here.
Tuesday, March 10: 7:00pm Monthly Chapter Meeting - 1 hour AT, see BPTMN home page for info on the featured speaker
Volunteer (VH) Opportunities
Volunteer (VH) Opportunities
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center - mouse house volunteers: contact Stephanie Losoya at stephanie.losoya@bpraptorcenter.org
Heard Museum animal care - contact Laura Ragan at lragan@heardmuseum.org
Holifield Science Learning Center animal care - contact Elisa Caywood-Best at elisa.caywoodbest@pisd.edu
Bat Project Acoustic Monitoring - contact Linda Nixon at lindan@bptmn.org
DFW Wildlife Coalition hotline - contact webpage
North Texas Wildlife Center animal care - contact info@ntxwildlife.org
Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators volunteer
See Chapter Calendar for other approved VHAT opportunities
"Extras" - additional information presented during class
"Extras" - additional information presented during class
Other Mammalogy Resources
Other Mammalogy Resources
The Mammals of Texas: online edition
Bats of Texas - Ammerman, et al (2012)
DFW Urban Wildlife - website and Facebook page
Introducing Mammals to Young Naturalists (TPWD) - good for older naturalists, too.
Wildlife Rehabilitators in Texas (TPWD)
Fur-bearing Animal Regulations in Texas
Texas Backyard Wildlife - Videos from trail cameras on an Austin property
Bat Conservation and Management - website that includes survey tools
CLASS MEETING INFORMATION
CLASS MEETING INFORMATION
Meet at the Science Resource Center at the Heard Museum
Week SIX: March 11, 2026
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Class meets IN PERSON
WEEKLY CLASS UPDATE
WEEKLY CLASS UPDATE
WEEK SIX CLASS UPDATE
WEEK SIX CLASS UPDATE
Last night was FUN! Words to live by: "Don't pick up snakes that look like candy canes." 🙂
Throwback to Week Four:
If you were like me, you yearned for something positive at the end of the aquatics class. I wanted a list of action steps we could take to help in some small way. Lauren Plunk has shared a video she created as part of her role at the North Texas Municipal Water District. It is just what I needed, maybe you need it too. When you get a chance, watch this 5-minute video.
Week Six: Mar 5 - Mar 11
Pre-Work:
We'll be back at the SRC for next week's mammalogy class. To be ready, check out your pre-work prior to class. Log your class hours before Friday night and don't forget the survey!
Heard memberships:
You should have received an email from the Heard museum thanking you for your "purchased" membership. The email includes instructions for getting your membership card. If you did NOT receive an email, contact the Heard directly at membership@HeardMuseum.org. (Remember, three of you already had memberships and were offered $20 reimbursement for a Heard t-shirt. Just send me the receipt.)
Field Trips:
Remember that you are required to attend THREE field trips for your certification, but you can attend more and log them as AT.
Our next one is:
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
Saturday, March 7th
12:00-2:30pm
1625 Brockdale Park Rd, Allen 75002
Do not put Blackland Prairie Raptor Center in your GPS! It takes you to the wrong place.
Park in the gravel lot and make your way to the picnic tables near the entrance.
Please arrive early to park and settle in,12:00pm is late.
Wear your nametag, outdoor walking shoes and dress for the weather.
The BPRC will be watching the weather forecast and making their decision by Friday at 5pm. Keep an eye on your INBOX and remember that no news is good news. IF it gets rained out, we will reschedule for a later date.
March Chapter BioBlitz event:
This is a great chance to mix with other trainees and members of the chapter...and get volunteer hours!
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
Saturday, March 28th
3pm
5901 Los Rios Blvd, Plano, TX 75074
Meet at the main entrance to the park, near the park map.
Sign up on SUG to stay in the loop for any event communications.
Wear your nametag.
YES Committee (Youth Engagement & Stewardship):
Here is Lisa's QR code link to let them know you want to help.
Upcoming Events:
March 10th, noon - TMN Tuesday presentation "Generations in the Wild" with Amy Hays, registration info here
You can watch live, or watch the recording, for 1 hour of AT.
March 10th, 7pm - BPTMN Chapter meeting presentation "400 Native Perennials" with Jean Suplick
This is a hybrid meeting, register for the Zoom link here. You can earn 1 hour of AT.
March 21st & 22nd - The Heard's 2-day FrogWatch training, see details and registration info here. (same weekend as Hagerman field trips)
The training counts as AT and the time you spend monitoring frogs counts as VH.
March 25th, 10-11:30am -State "Plant Party" presentation "Native Plants & Insects", register here to get the link
This counts as 1.5 hours of AT.
May 1st, 10am-4pm - Project WILD Workshop at LLELA, $40 fee, details and registration info coming soon
You can earn 6 hours of AT.
Links:
See you next week,
Nancy
Nancy Casillas, Training Director
Texas Master Naturalist, Blackland Prairie Chapter
nancyc@bptmn.org
214-725-2309
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