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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Initial training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #2: Introduction, Naturalists, VMS, etc Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Montgomery County 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe, Tx 77303 Topics Covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours
Invasive Species BioBlitz The Native Plant Society of Texas January 24 - 25 Spend the weekend identifying invasive species in your area. Use iNaturalist to capture the location of the species to help build a picture of the invaders in the area. This information will help with the second effort coming up in February - The Great Pull FR iNaturalist... Read More →
Invasive Species BioBlitz The Native Plant Society of Texas January 24 - 25 Spend the weekend identifying invasive species in your area. Use iNaturalist to capture the location of the species to help build a picture of the invaders in the area. This information will help with the second effort coming up in February - The Great Pull FR iNaturalist... Read More →
January 29 - Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Training: Western Region, Live Online CourseBe a community scientist with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP)! The MLMP team from the Monarch Joint Venture will lead this virtual one-day training on how to collect data that contributes to our knowledge about the monarch population. Participants learn about monarch biology, monitoring... Read More →
The Woodlands Township 50th Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Saturday January 31, 2026 8 am - Noon The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park 6065 Creekside Forest Drive The Woodlands Link to sign up: 2026 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Volunteer Sign Up For More Information: 50th Arbor Day Tree Giveaway/The Woodlands Township, TX Contact: ... Read More →
Initial Training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #3: Safety, Ecology, Laws and Ethics Location: W.G. Jones State Park Topics covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours
PUEBLAN MILK SNAKE February 4, 2026 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Is it “red touch yellow” or “red touch black”? Milk snakes have all the looks of danger, but none of the venom! Join us to separate fact from fiction! Discover the truth behind the “cow-milking” myth and learn how these beautiful non-venomous constrictors use... Read More →
Initial training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #4: Naming and Wetlands Topics Covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours
February 10 - The Secret Life of Moths: An Introduction to Moth Identification and Ecology, Live Online CourseJoin Monarch Joint Venture staff for a captivating 1.5-hour introduction to the hidden lives of these often-overlooked pollinators. The Secret Life of Moths will guide you through the essentials of moth identification and ecology, perfect for those wanting to begin... Read More →
BIRDS & BRUSHES January 14 & February 11, 2026 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Take a closer look at the birds of the Pineywoods with a short, guided walk at Jesse Jones Park (binoculars provided, paved path, less than 1⁄2 mile). Inspired, return to the Nature Center to make mixed-media art (supplies provided). Each class... Read More →
