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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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 →

Under One Sky

Join us November 8-9 as we unite to protect the night at Under One Sky 2024, a 24-hour virtual event designed to inspire and strengthen the growing dark sky movement and reduce light pollution worldwide. Under One Sky brings together the brightest minds dedicated to protecting the night. From astronomers exploring vast galaxies to entomologists... 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)

Removal of Invasives at Rush Haven

Rush Haven Drive 155 Rush Haven Dr, The Woodlands, TX, United States

Greetings Greenbelt Guardians-- Despite our last 5 visits, Rush Haven still needs work. The air potatoes are on the vine and on the ground. The largest tuber recently retrieved weighed in at 1.5 pounds! We need to get them out before they take root and create more issues. Please contact Lisa or Gretchen if you... 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)

Forest Fest at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center

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

Forest Fest November 9, 2024 10 am - 2 pm Set up starts at 9 am Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center New event:  Think of it like NatureFest, but, with a focus on trees. Volunteers needed to be at our table.  They expect about 500 people. Volunteer Sign-up Contact: Alicia Mein-Johnson (281-446-8588 or... Read More →