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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How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do we need to change our land management practices? The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) Fayette Prairie Chapter will host a year-long series of presentations to explore climate change and the... Read More →
Ruby-throated hummingbird and coral honeysuckle by David M. Shipper/Audubon photography awards Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating creatures, but they are also essential to balanced and healthy ecosystems. Despite their importance, bird populations across the United States have faced a staggering decline in the last 50 years. Join Amber Leung of Houston Audubon as... Read More →
Enjoy a walk in the woods at Lake Creek Preserve led by a Texas Master Naturalist. When: Third Saturday of the month Register: Required; opens one month in advance. CLICK HERE for registration and more details. Bayou Land Conservancy Contact: Karastin Katusin VMS: AT: Bayou Land Conservancy (Public Hike)
Memorial Park Kinder Land Bridge If you have not yet seen the Memorial Land Bridge and Prairie Project, it is truly a wonder to behold. It has provided Houston with a unique driving experience while allowing habitat connectivity between larger environs north and south of Memorial Drive. From a plant perspective this area will provide... 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)
Trail maintenance, volunteer work crew and garden group. For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact klebwoods@hcp4.net or call (281) 357-5324. VMS CODE: RM: Kleb Woods
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 →
Organizer: Friends of Lake Livingston Dates: September 25 and October 3, 2024 Time: 8a - 1p Location: Carolina Creek Christian Camp, 84 Wimberly Lane, Huntsville, Tx 77320 Contact: Kim Lindenfeld klindenfeld@gmail.com phone (832) 457-0426 Volunteers are needed to supervise high school students as they (1) plant beneficial riparian plants, (2) conduct water testing, and (3) participate in... Read More →
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 →
