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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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Saturday, February 1st 10am to 11am Fishing 10-15 kids with 10 adults 1-2 Saturday, February 15th 9am to 11am 60-person church group, two programs 9am and 10am 1-2 Friday, February 21st 9am to 1pm Field Trip of 150 4th graders- Five programs 2-3 Saturday, February 22nd 6pm... Read More →
If you would like to sign up for any of the following volunteer opportunities, please email the Park Naturalist, Katharine LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov or Tiffane Davanon, Heartwood TMN and LHWP Conservation Volunteer Organizer at friendsoflhwp@gmail.com (832-621-6858). VMS: DO: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Describe activity)
Heartwood chapter will host an education and outreach booth. SignUp to volunteer. Contact Brenda Reeves our outreach director for further information. VMS: PO: Jesse H Jones Park & Nature Center (specify activities)
Thanks for being interested in helping with Litter Cleanups and Audits! Here are two upcoming dates to join us to prevent pollution from entering local waterways. Please use the code below if you with to participate in either of these Litter Collection and Audit Events at WG Jones State Forest. You are most welcome to... Read More →
Location: Front Lake on the south side of 1488 Parking: Parking and our meeting location are accessed by turning south off FM 1488. Large pond will be on the left. Dress for the weather (sturdy walking shoes and long pants). Bring your water in a reusable water bottle. Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. schedules litter collections several times... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to prepare Mercer Botanical Center’s front and backyard NWF-certified Wildscape Garden pollinator beds. Schedule in advance for segments of one hour or more on Mondays through Fridays in March (except for March Mart on March 20 and 21) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contacts: Anita or Kari at Anita.Tiller@pct3.hctx.net and Kari.Hernandez@pct3.hctx.net. Location: Mercer... Read More →
Japanese Climbing Fern Removal Please bring proper shoes, gloves and water. Meet at the nature center. For more information, contact Tiffane Davanon, Heartwood TMN and LHWP Conservation Volunteer Organizer at Friendsoflhwp@gmail.com or 832-621-6858. RM: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Japanese Climbing Fern Removal)
Saturday, March 8, Rush Haven Targeted species: Air Potato tubers Time: 8:00-11:00 am - come when you can, leave when you must Location: Rush Haven from Flintridge side Park You can park in the parking lot at the George Mitchell Preserve at 5171 Flintridge Drive or by the water plant as described below. If you park at the Preserve, walk... Read More →
The City of Montgomery and the Montgomery County Master Gardeners will hand out trees provided by W. G. Jones State Forest. The TMN booth will be next to the Master Gardeners to provide general information to the public about how to care for their new trees and on the Texas Master Naturalist Program. Volunteers are... Read More →
Trifoliate Orange Removal CAUTION: THEY HAVE VERY LARGE THORNS! Please bring proper shoes, gloves, long sleeved shirt, and water. Meet at the nature center. For more information, contact Tiffane Davanon, Heartwood TMN and LHWP Conservation Volunteer Organizer at Friendsoflhwp@gmail.com or 832-621-6858. RM: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Trifoliate Orange Removal)
Join us as we prepare for the upcoming March 22* workshop on installing pollinator habitat gardens. We'll be getting our hands dirty moving compost into planting pots, spraying some current ground covers to make way for planting native nectar plants and milkweed, and organizing the growing area to be our on-site farm for future plants... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to prepare Mercer Botanical Center’s front and backyard NWF-certified Wildscape Garden pollinator beds. Schedule in advance for segments of one hour or more on Mondays through Fridays in March (except for March Mart on March 20 and 21) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contacts: Anita or Kari at Anita.Tiller@pct3.hctx.net and Kari.Hernandez@pct3.hctx.net. Location: Mercer... Read More →
Participate in this event, and you’ll be part of the first effort to fully count the entire Katy Prairie population of Texas Prairie Dawn (Hymenoxys texana). Your efforts will help bring attention to this magnificent, under-appreciated plant, its unique community, and the remaining Katy Prairie remnants in which it thrives. Meeting Locations: Friday at Warren... Read More →
All are invited to attend the workday at Heartwood Native Garden at Montgomery Memory Park. Please contact Debi Sahli (dlsahli@gmail.com) if you can help. Objectives for Saturday, March 15 Install limestone lining drain area Install landscape cloth in drain area Install river rock in drain area Plant Texas Sage bushes along fence line Develop design/map... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to prepare Mercer Botanical Center’s front and backyard NWF-certified Wildscape Garden pollinator beds. Schedule in advance for segments of one hour or more on Mondays through Fridays in March (except for March Mart on March 20 and 21) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contacts: Anita or Kari at Anita.Tiller@pct3.hctx.net and Kari.Hernandez@pct3.hctx.net. Location: Mercer... Read More →
March Mart 2025 at Mercer Botanic Gardens will take place on Friday, March 21 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and Saturday, March 22 (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.). This is an incredible opportunity to engage with plant lovers, gardeners, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the region. Heartwood will have a booth at this event. Volunteers will be... Read More →
March Mart 2025 at Mercer Botanic Gardens will take place on Friday, March 21 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and Saturday, March 22 (8 a.m. – 3 p.m.). This is an incredible opportunity to engage with plant lovers, gardeners, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the region. Heartwood will have a booth at this event. Volunteers will be... Read More →
Sterling Ridge Village Association, Boy Scouts, and Community volunteers will meet at the Parking Lot to plant around 300+ seedling around the park and to shore up the existing irrigation lines. A sign up sheet will be available at the meeting location/time. Location: Spindle Tree Park is located in the Village of Sterling Ridge, May... Read More →
Location: Joe Turner Nature Center/Lake Houston Wilderness Park Volunteers are needed for each of the following field trips: Lake Houston Wilderness Park Thursday, March 6 Field Trip 100 6th Graders 8:30 AM - 2 PM Wednesday, March 19 Field Trip 3r - 5th Grade 3 programs 9 AM - 1 PM Thursday, March 20 Field... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to prepare Mercer Botanical Center’s front and backyard NWF-certified Wildscape Garden pollinator beds. Schedule in advance for segments of one hour or more on Mondays through Fridays in March (except for March Mart on March 20 and 21) from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contacts: Anita or Kari at Anita.Tiller@pct3.hctx.net and Kari.Hernandez@pct3.hctx.net. Location: Mercer... Read More →
Junior League of The Woodlands: empowering the women of Montgomery County by helping them develop civic leadership skills, then giving them the tools to put their unique talents to work in our community. Location: First Texas Bank, 1965 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304 Opportunities (Signup Genius): VMS: PO: Public Outreach Events (Specify Junior... Read More →
April 2, April 4 and April 10 Most trips are in the morning. Specific times provided upon sign up. Volunteers will support staff by assisting with a station, which may include a hike to the Turtle Pond, activities, games or a lesson on wildlife. Based on your comfort level you can take the lead or... Read More →
Volunteers will support staff by assisting with a station, which may include a hike to the Turtle Pond, activities and games or a lesson on wildlife. All novice volunteers will shadow a staff member. Be sure to wear clothing for a hike outdoors that may be on a trail that is uneven and bring a... Read More →
April 2, April 4 and April 10 Most trips are in the morning. Specific times provided upon sign up. Volunteers will support staff by assisting with a station, which may include a hike to the Turtle Pond, activities, games or a lesson on wildlife. Based on your comfort level you can take the lead or... Read More →
Lake Houston Wilderness Park Field Trip - 16 1st Graders (3 programs) Friday, April 4th 9 am - 1:30 pm Contact teresa.holbrook@houstontx.gov SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CAEA92EA5F85-56063105-lake VMS: DO: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Specify Activities Performed)
When: Saturday, April 5, 2025 Time: 8:00am - 10:00am Where: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Drive,, HumbleView Map Birders and hikers of all skill levels are invited to join park naturalists and volunteers for a closer look at the wildlife in Jones Park on a leisurely stroll of about two miles... Read More →
