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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Join us for our November #TMNTuesday on November 18 at 12pm CT! Title: New World Screwworm: A Re-emerging Threat to Texas Speaker: Dr. J Hunter Reed and Dr. Sara Wyckoff, TPWD Wildlife Veterinarians Date: November 18, 2025, at 12PM CT Description: New World Screwworm (NWS) has become a topic of growing concern among stakeholders across Texas. To help address questions,... Read More →
Stay informed about the latest in monarch conservation by joining our free monthly webinar series! This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can get involved... Read More →
TURKEY TALKNovember 15, 2025 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.November 19, 2025 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, TX 77338 Turkey is often a treasured feast for most on Thanksgiving. Join Martin de Vore to learn all about this odd bird, from its adaptations, life cycle, diet, displays and... Read More →
Conservation Genomics and Disease Ecology of the Texas Tortoise Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dr. Jacquelyn Tleimat, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Dr. Chris Robinson, Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Arizona State University Dr. Shawn McCracken, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Webinar Description: The... Read More →
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Bird Survey (Recurring Dates) 8 am - 10 am Bird Survey meets in front of the Mercer Visitor Center. Wear closed toed shoes and bring a pair of binoculars. We walk about 1.7 miles and typically spot and record 30+ species of birds. Registration is recommended, but not required. www.pct3.com/MBG Contact... Read More →
FORAGING HIKE WITH DR. MARK “MERRIWEATHER” VORDERBRUGGENNovember 20, 2025 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, TX 77338 Nature used to be our grocery store and pharmacy – and it still can be. Join renowned foraging instructor and author of Foraging Texas, Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, for a hands-on, taste-tested... Read More →
The State of Recycling in The Woodlands A Woodlands GREEN Going GREEN Sustainability Lecture Thursday, November 20 | 6pm Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91387537054 Topic: Grace DeCarlo, Environmental Education Coordinator for The Woodlands Township will discuss the state of curbside recycling in The Woodlands, including participation, diversion, and contamination rates. Using data from their solid waste contractor... Read More →
Here is my schedule for the Woodlands adopt-a-path cleanup for the rest of 2025. September 17 8:30 -10:00 AM October 22 8:30-10:00 AM November - none December 6 8:30 - 10:00 AM All of these dates are weather permitting. The plan is always to meet at The Woodlands Township office, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, 77381... Read More →
Pollinators for Texas Grant from HEB Our Heartwood Chapter was awarded one of sixteen 2025 HEB Pollinators for Texas Grants to restore the Propagation Station at W. G. Jones State Forest! The restoration of the station will allow for the growth of native seedlings and the propagation of native plants to sustain our existing pollinator gardens. Enhancing and supplementing the existing... Read More →
Bird Survey Thurs., Oct. 23rd 8 – 10 a.m.Thurs., Nov. 20th 8 – 10 a.m.Thurs., Dec. 18th 8 – 10 a.m. Join us for our monthly bird survey in partnership with Houston Audubon, led by longtime birder and photographer, Paul Gregg and Mercer Education Director, Christy Jones. Mercer is considered a “Hot Spot” for birders due to the diverse... Read More →
