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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NLCP Level 3 - Installing and Maintaining Native Landscapes (9/14/24) The class will be offered Live via Zoom Saturday, September 14th from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm. In addition to installation and maintenance tips, the class will include pruning and invasive removal demonstrations, plant walk videos, live instruction, and Q&A. This class will highlight: The differences... Read More →
Volunteers are needed for the Heartwood table. If you are available to volunteer, please email Susan Beckemeier at [email protected]. Activities include hummingbird banding, raptor shows, nature walks, kids activities, presentations in the auditorium, and farmhouse tours. There will be two 4-hour volunteer shifts: morning (8 a.m. – noon, including setup) and afternoon (noon - 4 p.m.,... Read More →
Need: Several Volunteer to support a Heartwood Booth Duties: Educate the public about (1) the Texas Master Naturalist Program and how to join, (2) Leave No Trace, and (3) how to improve the water habitat in our local ponds and lakes. Sign up here. The Girl Scouts have several programs going on over a three-day... Read More →
We'd like to invite any and all TMN Chapters who might like to attend as a visitor or even participate in the TMN Booth! Announcing the East Texas Conservation Expo! Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Polk County Commerce Center and Pedigo Park, 1017 US 59 Loop N, Livingston, TX... Read More →
Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works in partnership with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. Join us on Saturday, September 14th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Mercer Botanic Gardens (22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., Humble, TX, 77338). The workshop will consist of a... 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)
Trail maintenance, volunteer work crew and garden group. For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact [email protected] or call (281) 357-5324. VMS CODE: RM: Kleb Woods
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 →
Barred Owl Talk Friends of Texas Wildlife will bring a live Barred Owl to Mercer to observe and enjoy. Also find out what you should do if you encounter local wildlife. Mercer Visitor Center September 18th, 2024 1:00pm-3:00pm Register Here Please use the following AT code: VMS: AT: Mercer Botanic Gardens (Barred Owls)
