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 volunteer crew at Lake Houston Wilderness Park to remove invasive species and trash. This is led by Tiffane DaVanon, one of our 2024 trainees! Wear proper shoes and gloves and take sufficient water. Meet at the Nature Center. Contact: Tiffane DaVanon ([email protected] or 832-621-6858) VMS: RM: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Description: Removal of... 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 →
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
Title: Rattlesnakes Date: February 13, 2024 at 12pm Speaker: Chip Ruthven, Natural Resource Specialist and Project Leader Description: Chip has been the project leader for the Panhandle Wildlife Management Areas since 2004. He is stationed at the Matador Wildlife Management Area. Chip has special interest and advanced knowledge in rattlesnakes. February Registration The Texas Master Naturalist Program is excited to... Read More →
Panelists will explain how to participate in this exciting global event and how participation might extend past your back door. Discover how to join a group taking part in the GBBC and explore fun ways to involve kids. From bird ID tips to counting birds with ease, this webinar is your ticket to an engaging... 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 →
Indulge your LOVE for plants by attending our Chapter meeting on February 14! Topic: Plants and the Miracles They Contain Presenter: Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D. is often (somewhat) jokingly described as a scientist raised by wolves. Having an M.S. in medicinal chemistry and a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry, he brings science into the world... Read More →
Have you had a native seeding project in mind and need help getting started in the right direction? Join this collaborative Lunch and Learn with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Native Seeds about available resources for establishing native plants from seed. Be prepared to fall in love with the diversity of native... Read More →
Date and Time: February 15, 2024, from 7-8p Delivery: In-person (SHSU – The Woodlands at 3380 College Park Drive, Room 230) and via Zoom with advance registration required Presenter: Pines and Prairies and Heartwood Chapter member Patti Thompson Topic: Native Plants and Your Homeowner Association Business Meeting: Vote on the three open board positions – Bob Dailey, President; Helen Capozzelli, Secretary; Jay Gowen, Director at... Read More →
