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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Nature Field Trip Helper at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center

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

Name of Event: Nature Field Trip Helper Date(s): 11/13/24, 11/14/24, 11/19/24, Time(s): 9am-11:30am Description: Volunteers will support staff by helping with crowd control, pointing out specific wildlife or native plants, helping with nature activities. Nature Stations include: **A hike down one of our trails while speaking about wildlife and plants in the park. **Nature activity,... Read More →

Webinar Series Offered by Monarch Joint Venture

Online

Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can... Read More →

Odd Ducks and Wandering Waterfowl ID

If you've spent time identifying waterfowl, you've probably encountered the occasional, unusual bird that was hard to identify. Naming those odd ducks can be an exciting challenge! That's why we hope you'll join us for an upcoming, hour-long online class that dives into the details of tricky waterfowl ID. Barnacle Goose and Canada Goose © Jeffrey... Read More →

$10

Science of Sound – Virtual Birding Seminar

Online

Registration Fee:  $25 More Information - Register Now Join us for a two-day virtual seminar dedicated to The Science of Sound! Whether you’re an avid birder or a beginner, this event explores the fascinating world of sound-based bird identification, from field techniques to the technology used to recognize and track bird calls. On November 19th, we’ll... Read More →

$25

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 →

Identifying the Distinct Features of an Imperiled Habitat that Supports the Endemic Texas Screwstem in Southeast Texas

Online

Presenter:  Sharandeep Singh Chahal,Ph.D. Student, Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas Webinar Description: Join us for an engaging exploration into the rare and imperiled habitat of the Texas Screwstem, an endemic plant found only in the secluded baygalls of southeast Texas. This webinar will delve into the ecological niche that sustains this unique species within the West... Read More →

Science of Sound – Virtual Birding Seminar

Online

Registration Fee:  $25 More Information - Register Now Join us for a two-day virtual seminar dedicated to The Science of Sound! Whether you’re an avid birder or a beginner, this event explores the fascinating world of sound-based bird identification, from field techniques to the technology used to recognize and track bird calls. On November 19th, we’ll... Read More →

$25

Landscaping for Resilience with Texas Native Plants

Online

Join Wild Ones and the Native Plant Society of Texas for a free webinar, “Landscaping for Resilience with Texas Native Plants” featuring Christy Ten Eyck. Discover drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscape design, water-smart techniques, and native plant choices for sustainable, resilient gardens nationwide. Register now for insights on creating beautiful, eco-friendly landscapes that support biodiversity. Join Us... Read More →

Spring Creek Nature Trail Weekly Bird Survey

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

Get those binoculars out for the weekly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on Mondays beginning on September 9 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334).  Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the end... Read More →