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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Join Texas A&M AgriLife for a *new* virtual birding seminar – Hummer Week! Who needs Shark Week when you can join for Hummer Week and learn about Hummingbirds from experts all over the country! Hummer Week presentations will take place each day at 3 p.m. CST on August 15th – 19th. The presentation will be recorded for those who want to... Read More →
Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to [email protected]. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)
August 18 @ 7:00p - 8:00 pm How Indigenous Plants Can Help Houston Become a more Climate Ready, Wildly Healthy City Houston is at a crossroads, already experiencing significant impacts of climate change and rapid biodiversity loss. Although many solutions will be needed to combat these challenges, native plants can be a critical element. Join... Read More →
Lake Houston Wilderness Park hosts a bird walk every third Friday of the month. Birds are added in eBird to create a census. Experienced birders are needed to lead walks. Novice birders are needed to spot birds. For more information, contact Lauren Hollenbeck at [email protected]. VMS code: FR: eBird Monitoring (Lake Houston Wilderness Park)
Join Texas A&M AgriLife for a *new* virtual birding seminar – Hummer Week! Who needs Shark Week when you can join for Hummer Week and learn about Hummingbirds from experts all over the country! Hummer Week presentations will take place each day at 3 p.m. CST on August 15th – 19th. The presentation will be recorded for those who want to... Read More →
Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to [email protected]. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)
Required reading: Unit 12 Ornithology 8:00 AM Ornithology - Bird Science Jim Renfro 9:00 AM Migration - A Year in the Life of a Bird Krien VerBerkmoes 10:00 AM Benefits of Birds Krien VerBerkmoes 10:30 AM Environmental Challenges Krien VerBerkmoes 11:00 AM Bluebirds Linda Crum VMS code: Initial training
Program: Invasives Beware Date: Every 3rd Saturday Time: 9 AM – 12 PM Description: Join the Jesse Jones Park Eradicators to remove invasive plant species and restore native habitats of Jones Park. VMS code : RM:JJones Park and Nature Center Description, removal of invasives
Huntsville State Park will be setting up a private course around the Nature Center for a geocaching adventure. Volunteers are needed to man a table and help guide families in starting geocaching. It's a fun and easy way to get people outdoors! Training on-site is available and staff will be there the majority of the... Read More →
NOTE: The Woodlands Township Environmental Services is an approved provider for all Texas Waters Specialist certification and recertification requirements. The next in-person lab training will be offered on Saturday, August 20 from 12:30-4:30p. For additional information, contact Teri MacArthur ([email protected] or 281-210-3928). Get certified! Join the corps of well-informed volunteers who provide education, service and... Read More →
