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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Conservation Connections at Jesse H Jones Park & Nature Center

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

Date: Every Wednesday (Except Sept. 1) Time: 8:30-11:30 AM Description: Every day is Earth Day at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center! Volunteers are invited to join staff and assist with a variety of conservation projects such as maintaining the pollinator gardens, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. VMS code : RM :JJones Park and... Read More →

Event Series Hummer Week

Hummer Week

Online

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 →

$12 – $30

Houston Botanic Garden Docent Training

Houston Botanic Garden 8210 Park Place Boulevard, Houston,, Texas, United States

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)

Event Series Invasives Task Force Workdays

Invasives Task Force Workdays

TX, United States

The drought has impacted the air potato as well---there have been multiple reports that it has not been growing as vigorously as in recent summers. Target species:  Dioscorea bulbifera  Wednesday AUGUST 10   Time: 7:30-10:00a come when you can, leave when you must; allow time for the first day of school Location: Grogan's Mill behind Whisperwillow Place; GROUND... Read More →

Lake Houston Wilderness Park Volunteer Day

Lake Houston Wilderness Park 25840 FM 1485, New Caney, TX, United States

Volunteers are needed each Thursday to help remove invasives and maintain trails. Contact Lauren Hollenbeck, Park Naturalist, at [email protected] to volunteer. For trail maintenance, use VMS code: NPA: Nature/Public Access for other organizations (Lake Houston Wilderness Park) For removing invasives, use VMS code: RM: Other locations (Lake Houston Wilderness Park)

Event Series Hummer Week

Hummer Week

Online

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 →

$12 – $30

Houston Botanic Garden Docent Training

Houston Botanic Garden 8210 Park Place Boulevard, Houston,, Texas, United States

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)

Native Plants on the Frontlines of Change

Houston Arboretum 120 W Loop N Fwy, Houston, TX, United States

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 Bird Census

Lake Houston Wilderness Park 25840 FM 1485, New Caney, TX, United States

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)

Event Series Hummer Week

Hummer Week

Online

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 →

$12 – $30