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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Week of Events
Spring Creek Nature Trail Weekly Bird Survey
Spring Creek Nature Trail Weekly Bird Survey
Get those binoculars out for the weekly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on Mondays beginning on September 9 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334). Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the end... Read More →
Wildlife Wednesday: Fossils at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Wildlife Wednesday: Fossils at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Wildlife Wednesday: Fossils October 16th, 2024 10:00am-11:00am Location: 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, Tx 77338 Join Jerrel Geisler for National Fossils Day! We will look at fossils that occur in Texas and other places. What caused fossils to occur and why are they here? We will demonstrate how fossils are formed and see if we can... Read More →
Population Genetics of the Crawfish Frog
Population Genetics of the Crawfish Frog
Presenters: Russell Pfau, Professor, Tarleton State University, Department of Biological Sciences and Toby Hibbitts, Research Scientist, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute Webinar Description: The Crawfish Frog is associated with prairie habitats, which are rapidly being lost due to human activities. Populations of this species have declined in areas where these habitats have been lost. Habitat fragmentation... Read More →
Webinar Series on Climate Change
Webinar Series on Climate Change
How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do we need to change our land management practices? The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) Fayette Prairie Chapter will host a year-long series of presentations to explore climate change and the... Read More →
My Journey with Natives & Native Landscaping Tips
My Journey with Natives & Native Landscaping Tips
Presenters: Doreen Gallevo and Reba Wiles Houston Chapter Board Members will share their stories with our membership and summarize their experiences with urban habitat gardening. Join us this evening for two brief presentations on personal stories and helpful tips on garden maintenance that will inspire you on your own native plant journey. Please join... Read More →
NLCP Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes for Montgomery County
NLCP Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes for Montgomery County
Registration Link Summary Learn how to install and maintain your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. This class is presented by the Pines & Prairies chapter and is specific to the Montgomery, Grimes and Walker County areas.... Read More →
Lake Creek Preserve Public Hikes
Lake Creek Preserve Public Hikes
Enjoy a walk in the woods at Lake Creek Preserve led by a Texas Master Naturalist. When: Third Saturday of the month Register: Required; opens one month in advance. CLICK HERE for registration and more details. Bayou Land Conservancy Contact: Karastin Katusin VMS: AT: Bayou Land Conservancy (Public Hike)
Weekend Wildlife: Lizards at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Weekend Wildlife: Lizards at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Weekend Wildlife: Lizards October 19th, 2024 10:00am-11:00am Location: 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, Tx 77338 Join Martin DeVore to learn about the most popular common residents of Jesse Jones Park - the Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis). From their habitat to their habits, you will learn where best to look for them, what they eat, and how... Read More →