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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Weekly Bird Walks/Surveys at Creekside Park West

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. ​The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... Read More →

W. G. Jones State Forest Work Day

WG Jones State Forest 1328 FM 1488, Conroe, TX, United States

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)

Kleb Woods Volunteer Opportunity

Kleb Woods Nature Center 20303 Draper Road, Tomball, TX, United States

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

Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work at Mercer

Mercer Botanic 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 →

Putting Citizen Science Data to Use

Online

Citizen science is a powerful engagement and education tool in protecting and improving water resources. But how is the data collected through citizen science programs used? This edition of The Current webinar series will feature two citizen science programs - the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network and Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program -... Read More →

Event Series Chapter Meeting

Chapter Meeting – AgriLife in Conroe and via Zoom

AgriLife Extension Conroe Office 9020 Airport Road, Conroe, TX, United States

NOTE:  This month's meeting will be held at the Agri-life Extension Conroe Office due to the fact that SHSU is closed for Spring Break.  The address is 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe. Presenter: Jaden Kelly, Texas A&M Forest Service Program Description: Join us as we explore the rich history of Texas Forestry, tracing its path from old-growth... Read More →

2024 Texas Waters Webinars

Online

Enjoy learning about improving water quality, water quantity, conservation practices, water law, and aquatic habitats.  Join the training program throughout the year for FREE. Visit the Texas Waters webpage for information on becoming a certified Texas Waters Specialist and view recorded webinars from 2017-2023. Date:  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 @ 6:30-7:30p Presenter: Brittany Chesser, Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, with Texas A&M... Read More →

NASA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) “10 in 10” Webinar

Online

Around the world, World Water Day will be celebrated on March 22. During this webinar, participants will learn about water on Earth. Participants will find out how and why we keep track of Earth's limited freshwater resources and how to monitor precipitation with the CoCoRaHS and GLOBE Program citizen science efforts. Join NASA to learn... Read More →

Harper’s Horsepen Branch Maintenance

Harper's Landing Park 2 Blair Bridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States

Come join Master Naturalist Stephen Hughes on a hike through the trails along Harper’s Horsepen Branch. Pick up litter as you hike from the Harper’s Landing Park, to the head of the creek, then hike along some wooded trails. The hike will take you to a lake north of the creek, for a rest and... Read More →

Conroe Butterfly Count (in Magnolia)

Meet in the Kroger Grocery Parking lot, 6616 FM 1488, Magnolia (northeast corner of FM1488 & FM 2978) at 9:00 a.m. Pack a picnic lunch and plenty of liquids. Note:  NABA fee for participation is $3.00 per person. The count usually lasts until 3:00 to 4:00 pm, but you can stay as little or long... Read More →

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