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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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 →
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 →
Let’s talk bats: Learn more about our only flying mammal Thursday, February 29 @ 7pm Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97713293538 With Diana Foss, former Urban Wildlife Technical Guidance Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife Let's talk bats! As our only flying mammals, bats occupy a unique niche in many worldwide ecosystems. They provide critical services within those ecosystems, such... Read More →
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)
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
