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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Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work at Mercer

Mercer Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work Recurring  Every Wednesday 9 am - 11 am (weather permitting) Mercer Botanic Gardens, 223 Aldine Westfield, Humble 77338 Join this weekly effort alongside volunteer programming staff to care for plants in and around the pollinator garden and Honeybee Corral.  These beds provide sustenance for native pollinators including, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths,... Read More →

Field Trip Helper at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

Name of Event: High School Nature Field Trip Helper Date(s): 12/3/24, 12/4/24 Time(s): 9am-11:30am Description: Volunteers will support staff by helping with crowd control, pointing out specific wildlife or native plants, helping with nature activities. Water Quality stations with Highschool students. Walking them through how to do the Texas stream team water quality monitoring we... Read More →

Wildlife Wednesday: Black Widow Spiders at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

Location: 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, Tx 77338 Join Martin DeVore to learn about the infamous Natasha- a Southern Black Widow (Latrodectus mactans) that calls Jesse Jones Nature Center her home. Learn all of her favorite places to live and things to eat. Spend some time hearing about how her quest for romance is quite often... Read More →

Dennis Johnston Park – Pollinator Garden Maintenance

Dennis Johnston Park 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, TX, United States

First Thursday of every month, 9a-10:30a, Dennis Johnston Park Be part of the pollinator conservation effort in your community! Volunteers are needed year-round to weed, plant, and mulch the pollinator garden. All tools will be provided including gloves, kneeling pads, and hand tools. Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a refillable... Read More →

Webinar Series on Climate Change

Online

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 →

Texas Stream Team Water Quality Testing at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

Name of Event: Texas Stream Team Water Quality Testing Date(s): 12/6/24 Time(s): 2:00pm-4:00pm Description: Volunteers help with data collection for the Texas Stream team. Come out to learn and help certified Texas Stream team volunteers collect data on our waterways! Check in with Jerrel Geisler in the Nature Center, bring a reusable water bottle, and... Read More →

Spring Creek Nature Trail Monthly Bird Survey

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

Get those binoculars out for the monthly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on first Saturdays beginning on September 7 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... Read More →

Bird Survey Hike at Jesse H. Jones Nature Center

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

Name of Event: Bird Survey Hike Date(s): 12/7/24 Time(s): 8:00am-10:00am Description: Volunteers will help with crowd control and handing out of materials. They will participate in the hike and survey for birds, but no experience required. Program Details: Meet in the nature center, then take a two-mile, two hour walk on a paved, sandy or... Read More →

Spring Creek Nature Trail Weekly Bird Survey

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

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 →