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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Co-hosted by Pollinator Friendly Alliance and Xerces, this event features the latest on ecologically sound land stewardship practices that promote pollinators. Our line-up of speakers will cover practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat installation, soil health, pollinator biology, and more. Xerces' Executive Director, Scott Black, will kick off the event with a talk... Read More →
In person at 6p at Montgomery County Agrilife or via Zoom. Our speaker this month is Suzy Briseño will speak on bees native to Texas. Did you know there are approximately 1,500 native species? Suzy, a Heartwood Texas Master Naturalist, will give us an overview of these special bees as well as some gardening tips to attract and... Read More →
Co-hosted by Pollinator Friendly Alliance and Xerces, this event features the latest on ecologically sound land stewardship practices that promote pollinators. Our line-up of speakers will cover practical knowledge and innovation on pesticide reduction, habitat installation, soil health, pollinator biology, and more. Xerces' Executive Director, Scott Black, will kick off the event with a talk... Read More →
Wildlife & Water Friendly Gardens: FREE Series 2023 The Environmental Learning Center* presents a FREE Workshop Series for anyone interested in home gardening for wildlife and water quality. Learn how to garden with less water, manage too much stormwater, and generally provide a healthier habitat for birds, pollinating insects, and more. March 9 - Garden... Read More →
Through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Waters program, a corps of well-informed volunteer specialists is developed who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of aquatic resources and aquatic habitats within their communities for the state of Texas. Certification requirements, advanced training, and service opportunities can be found on TPWD’s... Read More →
The Grand Opening of the Pines and Prairies Chapter, NPSOT, propagation station at W.G. Jones State Forest kicks off the New Year! The station will be managed by David Lemons and Jessica Mauch. Work days will be held every Sunday afternoon and Friday morning. Martin Simonton has planted nearly 200 species from seed and is donating... Read More →
Lake Houston Wilderness Park is starting a Garden Club every Friday from 10am-12pm. We are focused only on native plants to our area. Volunteers will help with seeding in our new nursery, seeding in the park, weeding in our pollinator garden, and helping to create new pollinator habitat around the park. This is a new... Read More →
The city of Montgomery will be celebrating Arbor Day with a tree giveaway. They've asked that we man a booth to tell our neighbors about the Texas Master Naturalist program. Come share your love for nature! We are looking for 2 to 4 people to man the booth. Sign up here! VMS code: PO: Other... Read More →
Help the Environment and Wildlife In Your Own Backyard - Attract Birds with Native Landscapes You Can Help Attract, Enjoy and Sustain Our Native and Migrating Bird Populations - Learn How! Sign Up for the "Native Landscapes for Birds" Class to be held on March 11th Live via Zoom The Houston and Clear Lake Chapters of the Native Plant... Read More →
Backyard Composting Class Saturday, March 11, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM The Woodlands Township PARDES Campus 8203 Millennium Forest Drive Learn from Montgomery County Master Gardeners the simple, cost-effective way to enrich your lawn and garden with compost made in your own backyard. Compost is the best way to improve soil’s health and ability to hold... Read More →
