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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Intern Training Class #5

Online

Interns:  This is the initial training schedule.  Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code:  Initial Training (Description: Class 5-Geology)

How To Build Your Perfect Outdoor and Wilderness First Aid Kit

Online

Discover how to make sure you have what you need — when you need it — and not an ounce more! You'll hear from the experts about: How to Spec Your Kit How to Guard Against First Aid Kit Failures OTC, Rx Meds, & Packing for chronic medical conditions Detailed Supply and Gear Recommendations Choosing the... Read More →

Bayou Land Conservancy Bird Walks

George Mitchell Preserve: Creekside Entrance Spring, TX, United States

The Bayou Land Conservancy would love to see you for a birding walk along BLC’s Spring Creek Nature Trail. Bird walks/surveys are held every Monday and the first Saturday of each month, led by Texas Master Naturalist, Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador and BLC Trail Steward JoJo Bradbury The 2.5-mile walk begins at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking... Read More →

ALERT – Monthly Bird Walks/Surveys at Creekside Park

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

Special Info Due to Marathon Eastbound Lake Woodlands Drive will have all lanes closed between 6:30am-11am from Kuykendahl to Grogan’s Mill.  Lake Woodlands westbound will have CONTRA-FLOW (Vehicles will be traveling east and west from Lake Front Circle to Cochran’s Crossing) Recommended Commute and Driving Practices during the Event: Only residential traffic is recommended through... Read More →

Human Impacts on Waterway Health/Quality

Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States

Does preserving watershed quality matter? What can you do to help protect our local water quality? Want to get involved in your community, and help others to take action? Training classes qualify you to achieve Certification as a Texas Waters Specialist while learning about local water issues. Eight hours class time required. Register for notifications... Read More →

Flora and Fauna Education and Forest Therapy

Advanced Training Opportunity Topic: Flora and Fauna Education and Forest Therapy Description of the proposed class: Forest Therapy, also known as Forest Bathing, is a slow and relaxed stroll of about 3 hours and a distance no longer than 2 miles, through a natural environment. During the walk, your Certified Forest Therapy Guide will help... Read More →

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 →

Watershed Project/Water Resources Committee Meeting

Online

Join Teri MacArthur. Details will be added as the event approaches. NOTE:  This AT is open to all Heartwood members.  It also counts toward Texas Waters Certification for those who are certifying. For those not certifying as Texas Waters Specialist:  VMS Code: AT: Woodlands Township (specify water-related class or lab) For those certifying as Texas... 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