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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Assist with a field trip offered offered for students from Splendora ISD. Four volunteers are needed. Because of the limited number of volunteers needed, please contact Lauren Hollenbeck (832-395-7318 or 281-507-5729) if you are interested. VMS: PO: Public Outreach Events (Description – Field trip assistance)
Registration is now open for the September Webinar! Plant Party is a quarterly, advanced plant training series provided by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Join us on September 27th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Central) for "Plant Identification". We'll have 5 short presentations from experts in the field... Read More →
Houston Audubon conducts 18 bird surveys across the region. This critical community science effort gathers data that will help scientists evaluate population changes and understand which species might require special management. Survey leaders engage participants of all birding skills, and it’s a great way to be introduced to the joys of birdwatching! Mercer’s monthly Bird... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to oversee participating high school students in the planting of beneficial riparian plants and assist with the macroinvertebrate studies. When : Thursday, September 28 Starting at 8:30 am Location : Waterwood Marina, located between Huntsville and Livingston at the end of Marina Access Road, Huntsville TX 77320. Note: Current water levels are... Read More →
This recurring opportunity takes place every other Thursday. Volunteers will be working in the pollinator gardens. Please bring gloves, water, and snacks. Most tools and equipment are provided. Location: Friends of Texas, 29615 Highland Blvd, Magnolia, Tx 77354 Time: 9a-12p Contact: Brenda Reeves ([email protected]) OT: Friends of Texas Wildlife:TMN Report Hours
NOTE: Trainees must attend both the 2-hour online session on September 28 and the in-person presentation session on October 15 in full. There are only two Project WILD Facilitator Trainings left in 2023. If you have been thinking about getting certified to conduct Project WILD Workshops for TPWD, don’t miss your chance! Training for certification... Read More →
Assist with supervision of about 40 volunteers from Infinity College (and participate in the work!) who will be doing trail work and spreading mulch at Lake Houston Wilderness Park. Four volunteers are needed. Because of the limited number of volunteers needed, please contact Lauren Hollenbeck (832-395-7318 or 281-507-5729) if you are interested. VMS: NPA: Lake Houston... Read More →
The Woodlands Township will hold its 26th annual Woodlands Landscaping Solutions (WLS) on September 30th, 2023, from 9am to noon at The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park. More than 1,500 residents attend this annual garden and landscape event. From plant sales and compost classes, to live animals, music, and kids’ activities, this is not... Read More →
Assist with an archery class offered at Lake Houston Wilderness Park. Please contact Lauren Hollenbeck (832-395-7318 or 281-507-5729) if you are interested. PO: Public Outreach Events (Description – Help with an archery class)
Assist in leading a night hike emphasizing campfire skills offered to Houston Middle School students. Contact Lauren Hollenbeck (832-395-7318 or 281-507-5729) if you are interested. VMS: PO: Public Outreach Events (Description - Night Hike and Campfire Skills)
