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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Snakebites

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Coffee and Crotalids: a low-key time to ask experts about snakebites. Join us for an informal zoom session discussing snakebite management for both humans and pets in the United States. It is a time to virtually hang out, ask questions, and learn from docs who treat snakebites regularly. Email [email protected] to sign up. For more information:  Facebook... Read More →

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. This is led by Tiffane DaVanon, a Heartwood 2024 trainee! 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 invasive species)

Spring Break Activities at Huntsville State Park

Huntsville State Park 565 Park Road 40 west, Huntsville, TX, United States

From:  John Herron, Park Interpreter, Huntsville State Park (936-355-9275 or [email protected]) Spring Break (March 11-15) - 5 days of recreational activities Monday-Thursday 9am-noon Friday 6pm-8pm Monday - geocaching 101, Easy one, one or two people to help get guests started. Tuesday Fishing - Fishings Future is bringing their program. Volunteers for their stations could be... 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 →

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

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 →

Putting Citizen Science Data to Use

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Citizen science is a powerful engagement and education tool in protecting and improving water resources. But how is the data collected through citizen science programs used? This edition of The Current webinar series will feature two citizen science programs - the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network and Lakes of Missouri Volunteer Program -... Read More →

Event Series Chapter Meeting

Chapter Meeting – AgriLife in Conroe and via Zoom

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

NOTE:  This month's meeting will be held at the Agri-life Extension Conroe Office due to the fact that SHSU is closed for Spring Break.  The address is 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe. Presenter: Jaden Kelly, Texas A&M Forest Service Program Description: Join us as we explore the rich history of Texas Forestry, tracing its path from old-growth... Read More →

2024 Texas Waters Webinars

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Enjoy learning about improving water quality, water quantity, conservation practices, water law, and aquatic habitats.  Join the training program throughout the year for FREE. Visit the Texas Waters webpage for information on becoming a certified Texas Waters Specialist and view recorded webinars from 2017-2023. Date:  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 @ 6:30-7:30p Presenter: Brittany Chesser, Aquatic Vegetation Management Program Specialist, with Texas A&M... Read More →