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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The Spring Creek Christmas Bird Count is sponsored by the Heartwood Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist program. This CBC will field six teams plus feeder watchers on Saturday. Dec. 20. It covers a 15-mile diameter circle that is roughly centered in The Woodlands at I-45 and Rayford-Sawdust Road. This includes most of The Woodlands, all of... Read More →
Lake Creek Preserve Monthly Guided Hike Looking for a way to explore nature, see ecosystems in action, and have fun? Join Bayou Land Conservancy at Lake Creek Preserve for a family-friendly nature hike! This is a monthly guided hike through Lake Creek Preserve, where we will explore various ecosystems and terrain. This is a moderately... Read More →
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT January 3, 2026 5:30 A.M.- 5:30 P.M. Birders of all skill levels are invited to join park naturalists and volunteers for a closer look at wildlife on a leisurely stroll at multiple Harris County parks throughout the day. Join us at any or all of the following locations at the listed starting... Read More →
Huntsville Audubon Drr. Jimmie Long Memorial Christmas Bird ACount Saturday, Jan 3 7 am Meet Saturday Morning at Starbucks (I-45 & Hwy30) Participants are assigned to teams that cover 10 areas within the Huntsville Count Circle. Please contact Carol Reed at [email protected] or https://www.facebook.com/groups/106043736125741 Please provide your level of birding ability, willingness to drive or ride and time you will be available... Read More →
SATURDAY, JAN. 3. (https://houstonaudubon.org/cbc) Huntsville Audubon will hold the Dr. Jimmie Long Memorial Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Carol Reed is the coordinator. Anyone interested in participating can contact Carol at [email protected] or check their website/Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/106043736125741 They will meet the morning of Jan. 3 at 7am in Huntsville at the Starbucks at the intersection... Read More →
Whoot's Out at Arrowwood? Join BLC as we learn about the feathered friends that come out as the sun goes down! We will spend some time learning about owls and other nocturnal birds at the outdoor classroom. Then, if conditions allow, we will take a short hike into the woods to see if we can... Read More →
SOUTHERN FLYING SQUIRRELS January 7, 2026 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. While you may be familiar with their larger cousins with big bushy tails, flying squirrels are quite different. Come learn more about our native southern flying squirrels to find out how different they truly are. While you might not see one roaming around in... Read More →
Adopt-a-Path clean-up: January 14 February 25 March 14 The plan is always to meet at The Woodlands Township office, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, 77381 at 8:30 AM and complete the 1.1 mile loop. All participants need to have a current Waiver on file with the Township. Here is the link to complete the waiver --... 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 →
Lake Creek Preserve Monthly Guided Hike Looking for a way to explore nature, see ecosystems in action, and have fun? Join Bayou Land Conservancy at Lake Creek Preserve for a family-friendly nature hike! This is a monthly guided hike through Lake Creek Preserve, where we will explore various ecosystems and terrain. This is a moderately... Read More →
