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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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 klebwoods@hcp4.net  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 →

Wildlife Wednesday: Striped Bark Scorpions at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center

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

Location: 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, Tx 77338 Join Martin DeVore to learn about one of our secretive, venomous residents, the striped bark scorpion. Come study this eight-legged friend up close and learn what makes these creepy crawlers important to us. Afterwards, take a self-guided wander into the woods to see what other arachnids you might... Read More →

Event Series Heartwood Board Meeting

Heartwood Board Meeting

Online

What:  Heartwood Chapter Board Meeting When:  First Wednesday, 6:30-8:00p Venue:  Zoom (Contact mailto:heartwoodpres@gmail.com for a link.) VMS:  CB: Chapter Meeting: Heartwood (Specify – attended board meeting)

Dennis Johnston Park – Pollinator Garden Maintenance

Dennis Johnston Park 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, TX, United States

First Thursday of every month, 9a-10:30a, Dennis Johnston Park Be part of the pollinator conservation effort in your community! Volunteers are needed year-round to weed, plant, and mulch the pollinator garden. All tools will be provided including gloves, kneeling pads, and hand tools. Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a refillable... Read More →

Confluence: Where Ideas and Practice Meet

2024 SYMPOSIUM SERIES Presented by the Bayou Conservation Association Thursday, November 7th |  10 AM - 12 PM  The Ballroom at Tanglewood  | 5430 Westheimer Way It’s Finally Here! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome you as our guest at this year’s symposium happening this week! Get ready for an inspiring morning of insights, networking, and impactful discussions on sustainable... Read More →

$40

Trail Talk – Texas Trees

Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center 1300 Riley Fuzzel Rd., Spring, TX, United States

Fall Have you wondered what makes a tree a tree? Are you curious about the trees around you?Join Bayou Land Conservancy and Texas Master Naturalists Karastin Katusin and Diana Philpot on Thursday, November 7th at the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center to learn the good, the bad, and the friendly of Trees! For more information,... Read More →

Ajijaak: Ojibwe Lessons From the Crane

Register In Ojibwe tradition, Ajijaak (sandhill crane) represents wisdom and communication. All other clans look to Ajijaak for guidance. What does Ajijaak teach us? What can we learn from his connection to manoomin (wild rice), the Great Lakes, and his other relatives?   Join us for an evening with Dr. Patty Loew as we learn... Read More →

Educational/Field Trip Opportunties at Lake Houston Wilderness Park

Lake Houston Wilderness Park 25840 FM 1485, New Caney, TX, United States

Lake Houston Wilderness Park has a busy November ahead and needs help!  If you would like to sign up for any of the following volunteer opportunities, please email the Park Naturalist, Katharine LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov. VMS:  DO:  Training and Education Events (Specify event at LHWP)