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 Woodlands Township will offer an in-person "Invasive Species Workshop" on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 8:30a-3:00p at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center. Register here. A light lunch and a field trip on the grounds is included. Don't miss this article describing the great work of Kathie Herrick and The Woodlands Invasive Task Force! AT:... Read More →
Are you curious about how people lived in Southeast Texas in the past? This will be the focus of Bayou Land Conservancy's first Public Archaeology Day at Arrowwood Preserve on Tuesday, February 6th! This 90-minute site visit will include opportunities to observe and interact with ASH&E archaeologists during excavations, work with archaeologists to screen and... Read More →
**Rescheduled for August 17 - More info later** From: Lisa Houston If you have not participated in an Invasive Species Training in the past year, I highly recommend taking the opportunity to join me for a free in-person workshop on February 17, 2024 from 8:30am-2:30pm at the The Woodlands Emergency Training Center (16135 I-45 South,... Read More →
Join the volunteer crew at Lake Houston Wilderness Park to remove Trifoliate Orange and other invasives. This is led by Tiffane DaVanon, one of our 2024 trainees! Wear long pants (lots of thorns!), proper shoes, and gloves. Take sufficient water. Meet at the Nature Center. Contact: Tiffane DaVanon (tiff-lhwpvolunteer@outlook.com or 832-621-6858) VMS: RM: Lake Houston Wilderness Park... Read More →
May 2 Program / Meeting CANCELLED. In his role as Deputy Director of the Flight Operations Directorate with NASA, Dr. Kjell Lindgren has been called to Kennedy Space Center this week and cannot speak to us on Thursday. This event was originally planned to have Dr. Lindgren speaking to us in person at 7pm May 2... Read More →
Friday, July 12, Grogan's Mill Nature Trail Targeted Species: air potato, elephant ears, Japanese climbing fern Time: 7:30-10:30 am Come when you can, leave when you must. Location: Intersection of E and W Timberwagon and Laurel Cherry Park: along Laurel Cherry and follow the adjacent pathway and ITF signs to the Nature Trail Dress for the elements with sturdy waterproof... Read More →
Interested in certification as a Texas Waters Specialist? The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department (ES) is a partner for this program of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. All needed training hours for initial certification, and ample volunteering opportunities for annual re-certification as Water Specialists are provided by the ES Department. The monthly 2-hour Online classes resume... Read More →
Texas A&M Forest Service and Heartwood will be hosting a volunteer trash pick-up at W.G Jones State Forest to advocate for and celebrate Plastic Free July and the Greater Houston One Less Plastic Pledge. Meet at the northside parking area near the District Office and Classroom. Please bring your gloves, grabber, and reusable water bottle.... Read More →
NOTE from Coastal Prairie Chapter, TMN: An astronaut in Dr. Lindgren’s position is pulled in so many critical directions beyond his immediate control. Many lives depend upon his work. He will be present with us some day, when everything aligns perfectly, and it will be our great honor to receive him. We extend our gratitude... Read More →
