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 →

Event Series Gardening for Monarchs and Other Wildlife Using Native Plants

Gardening for Monarchs and Other Wildlife Using Native Plants

Online

Registration - $55 This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on August 7th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST), and August 9th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. We will send a link to the meeting 2 days beforehand, via email. When you register, please double-check... Read More →

$55
Event Series The Woodlands Watershed Project Committee Meeting

The Woodlands Watershed Project Committee Meeting

The Woodlands Watershed Project Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at 3:30 -4:30pm. The Committee reviews plans and actions for water-related education and volunteer opportunities in our community. Anyone interested in the local waters and associated volunteer work is cordially invited to attend. Please contact Teri MacArthur if you would like to... Read More →

In-person Only Chapter Meeting – Note 5:30 Start Time!

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

NOTE:  The Heartwood Chapter Meeting for August 2024 will be held at Mercer Botanic Gardens on the first Wednesday. Mercer’s Director will join us to deliver a welcome.😊 Here is the agenda text with the 5:45 PM time point for fifteen minutes of HW announcements. Flyer Agenda: 10th Annual Student Intern Research & Education Symposium... Read More →

Event Series Texas Aquatic Science Teacher Trainings

Texas Aquatic Science Teacher Trainings

Online

Each workshop will meet the following goals: Introduce educators to TPWD & TAS materials and resources Provide a sample of field and classroom activities for coastal and inland aquatic habitats Review 2021 TEKS alignment Cost: FREE Currently all three dates will be sharing the same information and activities, if there are aquatic topics you would like to... Read More →

The Native Aquatic Plants of Texas

Online

August 8th, 7:00pm-8:30pm While familiarity with Texas’ native flora is improving, many people overlook the diversity of Texas’ aquatic plants. This presentation will provide a basic understanding of what constitutes an aquatic plant, why they are important and highlight varying habitats and species found throughout Texas. About our speaker: Casey is an aquatic ecologist and plant... Read More →

Event Series Gardening for Monarchs and Other Wildlife Using Native Plants

Gardening for Monarchs and Other Wildlife Using Native Plants

Online

Registration - $55 This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on August 7th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST), and August 9th (9:00 am-4:30 pm CST), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. We will send a link to the meeting 2 days beforehand, via email. When you register, please double-check... Read More →

$55

Planning a Public Space Pollinator Garden & Grant Application Walk-Through – Clear Lake

Online

Learn about our Native Pollinator Habitat Grant program, how to plan a pollinator garden for public spaces, and what the committee is looking for in an application. Location Environmental Institute of Houston University of Houston-Clear Lake North Office Annex I (NOA I) Building 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 In-person Registration Need to attend... Read More →

Event Series Raptor Week Daily Seminars

Raptor Week Daily Seminars

Raptor Week is a virtual seminar series happening August 12-16, with a new speaker and topic every day starting at 12pm CST. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts about all things raptor! Topics will include tips and tricks for photographing raptors, exciting current research projects, raptor adaptations, and hawk identification skill-building, including learning how... 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)