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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Join the team to work in the pollinator gardens and possibly sweep for litter. Bring your own garden gloves and tools. For the latest information, download Slack and join the Jones Forest channel. Team chat is found there. VMS: RM: W. G. Jones State Forest (Maintaining Pollinator Garden or Litter Pick-up)
Trail maintenance, volunteer work crew and garden group. For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact [email protected] or call (281) 357-5324. VMS CODE: RM: Kleb Woods
On Tuesday, January 23, Craig Hensley will be presenting a webinar titled “Acoustic Monitoring of Texas Bats: A Service Project for TMNs.” This webinar will focus on how gaining a better understanding of the distribution of more than 30 species of bats across a state the size of Texas is a daunting challenge. However, with the power of community science... Read More →
Enjoy learning about improving water quality, water quantity, conservation practices, water law, and aquatic habitats. Join the training program throughout the year for FREE. Visit the Texas Waters webpage for information on becoming a certified Texas Waters Specialist and view recorded webinars from 2017-2023. Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 @ 6:30-7:30p Presenter: Gregg Eckhardt, Senior Analyst, San Antonio Water System... Read More →
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 →
Houston Audubon conducts 18 bird surveys across the region. This critical community science effort gathers data that will help scientists evaluate population changes and understand which species might require special management. Survey leaders engage participants of all birding skills, and it’s a great way to be introduced to the joys of birdwatching! Mercer’s monthly Bird... Read More →
Let's talk bats! As our only flying mammals, bats occupy a unique niche in many worldwide ecosystems. They provide critical services within those ecosystems, such as pollination or seed dispersal. We'll take a look at bat species locally and worldwide, focusing on their behavior, preferred food and habitats. While most of our local bats specialize in... Read More →
THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY 2024 SATURDAY JANUARY 27 2024 9 A.M. TO NOON THE LODGE AT ROB FLEMING PARK Volunteers are needed to assist with handing out seedlings, children's activities, green team, greeters and clickers Registration - https://environmentalservicesdepartment.wufoo.com/forms/qpy669d0m6gon3/ If you have questions contact Kat Christensen [email protected] VMS: PO: The Woodlands Township: Public Outreach... Read More →
Migration season is just around the corner, so come out to Mercer Botanic Gardens and learn tips on how to quickly identify local and migratory birds. Led by longtime birder and photographer Paul Gregg. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring your own refillable water bottle for a practical bird walk after the presentation. Children younger than... Read More →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... Read More →
