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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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 →

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 →

Event Series Texas Waters Specialist Class

Texas Waters Specialist Class

Online

Interested in certification as a Texas Waters Specialist? The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department (ES) is a partner for this program of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. All needed training hours for initial certification, and ample volunteering opportunities for annual re-certification as Water Specialists are provided by the ES Department. The monthly 2-hour Online classes resume... Read More →

Event Series W. G. Jones State Forest Work Day

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

Event Series Kleb Woods Ecological Surveys

Kleb Woods Ecological Surveys

Kleb Woods Nature Center 20303 Draper Road, Tomball, TX, United States

Join our Ecological Surveys to learn about local biodiversity and contribute to habitat management at Kleb Woods. Designed for nature enthusiasts aged 14+, participants will get hands-on experience with survey techniques, species identification, and ecological data collection. All skill levels welcome! For questions, email [email protected] or call 281-357-5324. Register VMS: FR: Other Partners (Specify Kleb... Read More →

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 →

Invasive Apple Snail Egg-Case Removal Training

Online

The San Antonio River faces a threat to its ecosystem by Giant Apple Snails. Giant Apple Snails (Pomacea maculata) are native to South America and highly destructive invasive species throughout Texas. The snails are voracious eaters of aquatic plants that take away foodstuff and habitat from the river's native species. When:  Wednesday, February 28, 12pm – 1pm Where: ... Read More →

Chasing Microbes: Diving into the Mystery of Coral Disease

Online

Just like any other animal, coral can get sick. Coral diseases can harm whole ecosystems when they spread across reefs. In 2022, a mystery disease appeared on the magnificent reefs of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Join scientists in their efforts to identify the mystery disease, to predict how diseases may arrive at Flower... Read More →