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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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway – The Woodlands

Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States

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 →

Birding 101 at Mercer Botanic Gardens

TX, United States

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 →

Weekly Bird Walks/Surveys at Creekside Park West

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

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 →

Event Series W. G. Jones State Forest Work Day

W. G. Jones State Forest Work Day

WG Jones State Forest 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, TX, United States

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)

Kleb Woods Volunteer Opportunity

Kleb Woods Nature Center 20303 Draper Road, Tomball, TX, United States

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

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 →

Homegrown National Park with Doug Tallamy

Online

Douglas (Doug) Tallamy is the founder of Homegrown National Park®. A professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, Tallamy advocates for the use of native plants in home gardens and landscapes. He is the author of several award-winning books including Nature’s Best Hope and Bringing Nature Home. His presentation will explain... Read More →

Event Series Bayou Land Conservancy Bird Walks

Bayou Land Conservancy Bird Walks

George Mitchell Preserve: Creekside Entrance Spring, TX, United States

The Bayou Land Conservancy would love to see you for a birding walk along BLC’s Spring Creek Nature Trail. Bird walks/surveys are held every Monday and the first Saturday of each month, led by Texas Master Naturalist, Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador and BLC Trail Steward JoJo Bradbury The 2.5-mile walk begins at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking... Read More →

Monthly Bird Walks/Surveys at Creekside Park

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

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 →

Intern Training Class #1

AgriLife Extension Conroe Office 9020 Airport Road, Conroe, TX, United States

Interns:  This is the initial training schedule.  Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code:  Initial Training (Description: Class 1-Intro, Naturalists and the Land Ethic, VMS, Project)