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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NOTE from Coastal Prairie Chapter, TMN: An astronaut in Dr. Lindgren’s position is pulled in so many critical directions beyond his immediate control. Many lives depend upon his work. He will be present with us some day, when everything aligns perfectly, and it will be our great honor to receive him. We extend our gratitude... Read More →
Get those binoculars out for the monthly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on first Saturdays beginning on September 7 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... Read More →
Target species: Air Potato Activity: Plant removal including vines and tubers, bagging and hauling. There is also Tallow and elephant ears that we could work on. Location: At the dead end of Sawmill Road in High Oaks; - follow the signs to the site. Park: At the dead end of Sawmill Road at S High Oaks Circle; do not park near the fire... Read More →
The Ambassador program is an adult environmental education program. This program is offered twice a year with classes held on weekends. As an Ambassador, you will learn about the unique features of the local ecology and all the exciting work that BLC does. After completing the program, you will have a better understanding of what’s... 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
Title: Spanish for Naturalists Speaker: Ernesto Garcia-Ortega, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Wendy Anderson, Nature Trackers Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Description: ¡Español para naturalistas! Join Spanish speaking Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists and learn the Spanish names for common trees, plants, flowers, animals, birds, and insects. Prior knowledge of the Spanish language is... Read More →
Event: An Informal Webinar Chat with Biologist Avery Tatters (US EPA): an introduction to dissolved biotoxin and algal bloom research taking place along the Texas Gulf Coast Webinar Link: https://ltbasinchapter.my.webex.com/ltbasinchapter.my/j.php?MTID=m0bd0d02b31a638cd947bf3f345748e46 Seeking Texas Master Naturalists Volunteers to assist with data collection! Avery O. Tatters is a biologist at the Gulf Ecosystem Measurement and Modeling Division within... Read More →
Please email Park Naturalist, Katie LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov if you would like to sign up for any volunteer opportunities. Educational/Field Trip Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Wednesday, September 11th 1:30pm to 2:30pm 40 kids (Wetlands and Edible Plants Hike) 2 Wednesday, September 25th 9:30am-11:30am 17 kid field trip (Wetlands and Fishing) 1 Friday,... Read More →
