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 →

Moth Night at Kleb Woods

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

Moth Night, July 26th, 2024 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. https://apps.hcp4.net/med/Event/Detail/28840 As part of National Moth Week, join us to explore the diversity of moths and other insects that can be found at Kleb Woods. Experienced moth enthusiasts will set up light stations to attract a variety of insects, and help you learn how to identify and document... Read More →

Plastic Free July Trash Cleanup Event

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

Texas A&M Forest Service and Heartwood will be hosting a volunteer trash pick-up at W.G Jones State Forest to advocate for and celebrate Plastic Free July and the Greater Houston One Less Plastic Pledge. Meet at the northside parking area near the District Office and Classroom. Please bring your gloves, grabber, and reusable water bottle.... Read More →

YARD WASTE WORKSHOP

Kashmere Multi-Service Center  |  4802 Lockwood Dr. Workshop Highlights: -Learn about yard waste -Engage with a guest Master Naturalist -Receive a limited free compost bin to take home   If you haven’t reserved your spot, there is more time now to RSVP. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at  Resiliency at... Read More →

FROM BALCONIES TO BACKYARDS 

FROM BALCONIES TO BACKYARDS Taking care of what you have! JULY 27, 2024 In-Person or Virtual ABOUT THE EVENT Keynote speaker Brad Lancaster, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond and co-founder of Neighborhood Foresters, runs a permaculture education, design, and consultation business focused on integrated regenerative approaches to landscape design, planning, and living.... Read More →

$20 – $35

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

Garden and Greenhouse Day at Jesse H. Jones

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

Help is always needed in the greenhouse or one of the garden areas in the park. NOTE:  Volunteer opportunity sign-ups for Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center are now exclusively on Better Impact.  If you do not have a Better Impact account, use this link to create one.  From your account, sign up for... Read More →

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 →

Chapter Board Meeting

Online

Note:  Most Board Meetings are held on the first Wednesday.  Because of the Fourth of July holiday, the meeting has been rescheduled for July 31. Time:  6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact [email protected] if you would like to attend. VMS:  CB: Chapter Business (Description:  Attended board meeting)