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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Details Join the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society on February 8, 2024 at 11 AM CST to hear from Robert Perez about Migratory Bird Joint Ventures. Robert will be discussing the unique partnerships that joint ventures develop and leverage to do bird conservation across large geographies. Register Learn something new at the Texas Chapter... Read More →
Join Bayou Land Conservancy in planting a tree for the next generation and habitat restoration! Register: https://www.bayoulandconservancy.org/volunteer. Where: Little Cypress Creek Preserve (details provided at registration) Required Supplies: Water (at least 48 oz), close-toed shoes, long sleeve pants and shirt, gloves, and eye protection Recommended: A bag for your water, snacks, etc.; insect repellent/sun protection... Read More →
Interns: This is the initial training schedule. Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code: Initial Training (Description: Class 2-Nature of Naming and Wetland Ecology and Management)
Join the volunteer crew at Lake Houston Wilderness Park to remove invasive species and trash. This is led by Tiffane DaVanon, one of our 2024 trainees! Wear proper shoes and gloves and take sufficient water. Meet at the Nature Center. Contact: Tiffane DaVanon ([email protected] or 832-621-6858) VMS: RM: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Description: Removal of... Read More →
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 →
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
Title: Rattlesnakes Date: February 13, 2024 at 12pm Speaker: Chip Ruthven, Natural Resource Specialist and Project Leader Description: Chip has been the project leader for the Panhandle Wildlife Management Areas since 2004. He is stationed at the Matador Wildlife Management Area. Chip has special interest and advanced knowledge in rattlesnakes. February Registration The Texas Master Naturalist Program is excited to... Read More →
Panelists will explain how to participate in this exciting global event and how participation might extend past your back door. Discover how to join a group taking part in the GBBC and explore fun ways to involve kids. From bird ID tips to counting birds with ease, this webinar is your ticket to an engaging... 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 →
