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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Going GREEN Sustainability Lecture: Water for Wildlife, Water for All: How Conservation Connects Us Thursday, May 22nd 7pm - 8pm Join us for FREE on ZOOM ZOOM link listed below https://zoom.us/j/99979138548#success This Virtual AT opportunity is available to all Heartwood members. It also counts toward Texas Waters Certification for those who are certifying. Please use... Read More →
If you would like to sign up for any of the following volunteer opportunities, we appreciate all volunteer efforts. Please email Naturalist Teresa Holbrook at teresa.holbrook@houstontx.gov . Nature Center Shop Available shifts for Nature Center Shop: Saturdays, 11am-3pm Shifts during the week are available as well, especially during field trips/programs. Archery Every Saturday at 3pm. If you... Read More →
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 →
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)
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 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 →
Complete Training Schedule VMS: AT: Initial Training (Specify topics addressed)
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be offering a 2-part series on pond management designed for residents or anyone involved in water stewardship. Whether you are managing a private pond or public body of water, this training will provide essential knowledge for maintaining healthy aquatic systems. For new and experienced pond managers. Join us in-person at... Read More →
Join guest speaker Haidyn Leigh, with the Texas Hawking Association, in the nature center to learn about various raptors that can be found in our area. Discover what tools are necessary for these agile hunters to survive in our local ecosystems. Find out what it means to be a falconer and get a chance to... Read More →
If you would like to sign up for any of the following volunteer opportunities, we appreciate all volunteer efforts. Please email Naturalist Teresa Holbrook at teresa.holbrook@houstontx.gov . Nature Center Shop Available shifts for Nature Center Shop: Saturdays, 11am-3pm Shifts during the week are available as well, especially during field trips/programs. Archery Every Saturday at 3pm. If you... Read More →
