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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Event Series Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work at Mercer

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 →

Volunteer Open House at Mercer

Mercer Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

Mercer is a great place to volunteer! Whether you love gardening or want to learn more about horticulture and botany, we have a spot for you. During our February Volunteer Open House, we invite you to explore Mercer Botanical Center opportunities, including helping with imaging and preservation in the herbarium, plant and seed care in... Read More →

What a Mesh! Snake Entanglement in Erosion Control Blankets

Online

Webinar Description:  In road construction projects across the United States, erosion control methods (e.g., erosion control blankets), are mandated to stimulate seedbed regeneration and prevent soil loss. Previous reports have suggested that snakes are vulnerable to entanglement in erosion control blankets. This presentation will discuss results from a literature review, field surveys, and two entanglement... Read More →

Event Series Mercer’s Monthly Bird Survey

Mercer’s Monthly Bird Survey

Mercer Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

Houston Audubon conducts 18 bird surveys across the region. This critical community science effort gathers data that will help scientists evaluate population changes and understand which species might require special management. Survey leaders engage participants of all birding skills, and it’s a great way to be introduced to the joys of birdwatching! Mercer’s monthly Bird... Read More →

Intern Training Class #4

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

Interns:  This is the initial training schedule.  Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule.   VMS Code:  Initial Training (Description: Class 4-Laws, Regulations, Ethics, and Urban Ecology)

Rain Barrel Workshop presented by Galveston Bay Foundation

Mercer Botanic Gardens 22306 Aldine Westfield, Humble, TX, United States

Conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. Workshop will consist of a supply pickup, hands-on presentation, and Q&A session with Galveston Bay Foundation staff. The class is free but there is a $40 fee for the optional rain barrel and kit. If you do not wish to purchase a kit,... Read More →

Event Series Volunteer at Lake Houston Wilderness Park

Volunteer at Lake Houston Wilderness Park

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

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 →

CCC Day at Huntsville State Park

Raven Lodge at Huntsville State Park 565 Park Road 40 W, Huntsville, TX, United States

From:  John Herron, Park Interpreter, Huntsville State Park (936-355-9275 or [email protected]) CCC Day at the Lodge, Sunday February 25th 10am-3pm. We will have displays and information at the Lodge. We will be doing 3 walk through tours as well. I could use help with the hands-on activities. There will be some of the games they played at a... Read More →

Event Series Weekly Bird Walks/Surveys at Creekside Park West

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 →