This calendar includes Heartwood’s scheduled chapter, volunteer, and training events.
For a list of unscheduled (work at your own pace) volunteer activities, check out the approved chapter activities: Heartwood Volunteer Projects
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ForesTREE Experience: Youth Environmental Education Certification Program
June 15, 2023 - June 16, 2023
$50Class Description: Become certified in Project Learning Tree’s Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide, an interdisciplinary environmental education curriculum.
14 hours of SBEC CPE and TEEAC credit. Lessons are TEKS aligned. Learn with foresters, biologists, educators, loggers, arborists, fire managers, and landowners who care for forest lands and make products we use every day. There will be a combination of tours including tree farm, lumber mill, and more! Hands-on learning will include resources and activities that you can bring to life in your classroom or school yard through citizen science, career exploration, and field study.
Venue: Huntsville State Park. The park is conveniently located 65 miles north of downtown Houston. Visit the park website for camping options and area information: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/huntsville
Dates and Times: June 15-16, 2023, 8a until 4p
Instructor: Jaden Kelly, Texas A&M Forestry Service (936-689-5842 or jaden.kelly@tfs.tamu.edu)
For More Information: https://www.facebook.com/W.G.JonesStateForest
Clothing needed: Comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes.
Equipment Needed: Water, sunscreen, notepad, pencil or pen.
Cost: $50
Additional Comments:
$50 registration fee includes lunch both days, field trip transportation, and training materials.
Register online at: https://forms.office.com/r/uy9YNUh2EW
Registration is open from April 25th – June 9th, 2023.
Questions? Call 936-273-2261.
AT: Single Presentation (Texas A&M Forest Service – Youth Environmental Education Certification Program)
