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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The Woods Project: Transforming the lives of youth from underserved communities

Online

Presentation title: Transforming the lives of Houston high school students from underserved communities through outdoor education and wilderness immersion experiences. Speaker: Jessica Manley, Director of Development, The Woods Project.  Date: Tuesday, May 6th: 6:00pm-7:00pm Advance registration is required. Please register at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yK5LfVgcTry4CZ_tvLEVzA    This virtual presentation is open to the general public as well as all Texas Master Naturalists. ... Read More →

Friends of Lake Livingston Planting Event

SHSU BearKat Camp at Riverside 2245 FM 980, Huntsville, United States

SHSU BearKat Camp at Riverside May 7 8 am - 12:30 pm Volunteers will oversee water willow planting along shorelines, water quality testing and macroinvertebrate studies. Contact Kim Lindenfeld  klindenfeld@gmail.com for more information and to sign up VMS: RM: Friends of Lake Livingston (Specify activities performed)

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 Arboretum and Botanical 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 →

WESTERN COTTONMOUTH at Jesse H. Jones

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

(This is offered on 5/7 and 5/10) Is it a moccasin or a cottonmouth? Do they really chase you? Join Martin DeVore to learn about one of the four main types of venomous snakes in the Houston area. Meet “Eli,” our resident western cottonmouth ambassador. Afterwards, take a self-guided stroll through our trails. Visit any... Read More →

Western Cottonmouth at Jesse H. Jones Park

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

(This is offered on 5/7 and 5/10) Is it a moccasin or a cottonmouth? Do they really chase you? Join Martin DeVore to learn about one of the four main types of venomous snakes in the Houston area. Meet “Eli,” our resident western cottonmouth ambassador. Afterwards, take a self-guided stroll through our trails. Visit any... Read More →

Chapter BOARD Meeting

Online

Board Meetings are held virtually on the first Wednesday of each month. Contact heartwoodpres@gmail.com for the Zoom link. VMS:  CB: Chapter Meeting-Heartwood (Describe participation)

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)

MERCER GARDEN TOUR

Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

MERCER GARDEN TOUR Friday, May 9 from 9 - 10 a.m. Join Mercer’s curator, Kari Hernandez, for a 1-hour walking tour of native and endangered Texas plants. This is a great opportunity to see the gems of a Texas native garden and ask an expert questions about your home garden. Registration required at pct3.com/MBG All ages... Read More →

OHBA Urban Design Day 2025: Reimagining Our Cities

About the Conference Join the Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance (OHBA)  for an inspiring event featuring three sustainability experts who will share their knowledge on creating a greener, healthier, and more vibrant city! From homes and public parks to water detention, commercial spaces, and beyond, discover how we can transform our urban environment into a more... Read More →

$75