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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7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium April 3rd, 2025 Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 Registration and Call for Abstracts will open on January 6, 2025 and will be found at: www.texasplasticpollutionsymposium.com Join us for the 7th Annual Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium, hosted at the Houston Zoo on April 3rd, 2025. This... Read More →
Calling all Lords and Ladies!! Join Martin DeVore to learn about all the different kinds of kingsnakes that call Harris County home. Discover where they live and why we call them kingsnakes. Afterwards, take a self-guided wander into the woods to see if you might encounter any of these royal reptiles. To register, please visit... Read More →
Our volunteers are ready to volunteer! Our Texas Master Naturalist Volunteers are dedicated to natural resource conservation work. After the innovations of the pandemic, we’re continuing to hold our ever-popular Virtual Volunteer Fair in 2025 where Texas Master Naturalist volunteers are introduced to virtual and distanced service projects offerings of our partner conservation organizations in... Read More →
Suzanne Gilbert of the Houston Rose Society, shares over 30 years of experience of best practices in growing native and non-native rose varieties in the Greater Houston Area. Topics covered will be site selection, soil and water needs, pest and disease control, and propagation techniques. Bring a lunch and drink and join us for this exciting nature... Read More →
Visit the Texas Waters webpage for information on becoming a certified Texas Waters Specialist, view the Texas Water curriculum, updates to 2025 webinars, and view 2017-2024 recorded webinars and resources. Tuesday, January 14 @ 6:30-7:30 PM CT - Jay & Chrissy Kleberg, co-producers and co-directors of the documentary series, Chasing the Tide; In addition - Jay: Executive Director of the Gulf of Mexico Trust... Read More →
Mark your calendar for April 9th at 7:00 pm! Dr Amanda Adams, the Director of Research Coordination for Bat Conservation International will be our guest presenter. You don't want to miss this. Artificial light at night (ALAN) disrupts bats’ habitat use; behavior, including activity patterns, flight trajectories, foraging, drinking, and roosting; physiological processes; and survival.... Read More →
Christy Jones, Mercer's Education Director, and retired Horticulturist, Jeff Heilers, presents discussion on the history of Irises in the garden and conservation work of the Species Preservation Project to save native Texas Iris which are dwindling due to wetland habitat reduction. After the presentation, participants will take a walking tour to view irises in several areas of the gardens, including Storey... Read More →
April 10, 7 PM CDT The Aldo Leopold Foundation - with Ethan Tapper and Mike Chaveas Tapper will be joined on Land Ethic Live! by Mike Chaveas, USFS Forest Supervisor of the Hoosier National Forest—204,000 acres of rolling forested hills of south-central Indiana. Chaveas will share his firsthand experience with oak-hickory restoration and explore the... Read More →
Date and Time: April 12, 2025 at 9:00am Meeting Location: In Google Maps- Green Star Wetland Plant Farm- Address 4646 County Road 181, Alvin, TX 77511 Field Trip Overview: Mary Carol Edwards, owner, has graciously offered us to come visit Green Star Wetland Plant Farm. It will allow us to become more intimate with large... Read More →
Join Bayou Land Conservancy Docents on Saturday, April 12th for this walk through Montgomery County Preserve! Enjoy this walk through the trees as our Docents tell you about the history of the preserve and importance of protecting it. Location: Montgomery County Preserve, 1118 Pruitt Rd, The Woodlands TX, 77380 Required Supplies: Water (at least 48... Read More →
Field Trip: Green Star Wetland Plant Farm April 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am On this farm visit we will see how wetland plants can be used throughout the Houston area for maintaining natural communities, providing water filtration and chemical sequestration. Registration Link: http://npsot.org/chapters/houston/programs/field-trips/ VMS: AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Green Star Wetland Plant Farm Tour)
Did you know that April 17th is Bat Appreciation Day? Join us in the nature center to celebrate the world’s only mammals capable of true flight with Jerrel Geisler and learn about the different species of bats that can be found here in Harris County and beyond. Afterwards, take a self-guided stroll through the park... Read More →
Distribution, Status Assessment, and Population Ecology of Cagle's Map Turtle Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. VMS: AT: Single Presentation (TPWD-Distribution, Status Assessment, and Population Ecology of Cagle's Map Turtle)
Are you passionate about birds and concerned about climate change? Audubon's Climate Watch community science program needs your help monitoring a target species in your region – the Painted Bunting! You're in the Perfect Location to Make a Difference Whether you're a casual backyard birder or experienced naturalist, Climate Watch observations contribute to important climate science. We've... Read More →
Wed, Apr 16 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT Online event Texas has 15 major rivers and 3,700 named streams that eventually reach the Gulf of Mexico, but many of us do not touch or experience these rivers, streams, and bayous in our daily lives. We drive past and over without seeing them, but every... Read More →
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 easy ~1 mile loop, which traverses... Read More →
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 easy ~1 mile loop, which traverses... 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 →
Survey Leaders: Paul Gregg and Christy Jones Photo credit: Mercer Botanic Gardens Led by longtime birder Paul Gregg and Mercer staff member Christy Jones, the Mercer survey takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month from 8 AM to 10 AM. We take a break in the summer (June, July, August) and November-December. Birders... Read More →
Thursday, April 24th from 6:00-7:00 PM Educational webinar on native Texas pollinators and their habitats. This webinar is meant to support Texas Master Naturalist Chapters during the Pollinators for Texas project funding application process. This webinar will provide valuable knowledge on native pollinator species and key components of their conservation, helping chapters develop and enhance their... Read More →
Bee-come fascinated with our local bees as staff and volunteers guide you through Mercer’s gardens. Learn about resident colonies of carpenter bees and honeybees, their critical role in the environment, and Mercer’s conservation efforts through holistic gardening practices. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an outdoor event.... Read More →
TPWD is conducting Electroshock Fish Sampling along Spring Creek at Jesse Jones Park. Great advanced training opportunity to learn more about sampling techniques and what species can be found in the area. When: Friday, April 25. 12:30 p.m. program for educators. Registration required: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EADA92CA3F5C43-54971623-tpwd The program is aimed at educators, but it should be a... Read More →
Texas Waters Specialist Certification is a program of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This program is presented as a partnership of The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.; Heartwood Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist; and the W. G. Jones State Forest Education Program. All spring 2025 in-person classes will be held in the W. G. Jones State Forest Classroom Building... Read More →
Date and Time: SAT., APR. 26: GRAFTING FOR BEGINNERS by ANGELA CHANDLER, 10am–noon, Location: City Centre,10000 Emmett F Lowry, Texas City Cost: $29. Presented by: College of Mainland. 409-933-8461 Register: Grafting for Beginners online registration VMS: AT: Single Presentation (Grafting for Beginners)
