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 WG Jones State Forest Work Day

WG 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

Angler Education Instructor Workshop

Lake Livingston State Park  300, Livingston, TX, United States

Texas Parks and Wildlife will offer an Angler Education Instructor Workshop on September 12, 2023, at Lake Livingston State Park from 9 am – 2 pm.  Once trained, the participants will be certified to lead sessions to introduce others to fishing and have the ability to borrow fishing equipment for workshops. For more information:  Texas... Read More →

Event Series #TMNTuesday

#TMNTuesday – Safer Skies for Migrating Birds

Online

Join us September 12th, 2023 at 12:00 – 1:00pm for a #TMNTuesdays free webinar to hear about the topic: "Safer Skies for Migrating Birds" from guest speaker, Tania Homayoun, a biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Every spring and fall, Texas skies become a superhighway for migrating birds. Artificial light at night and collision with buildings and glass... Read More →

Shedding Light on Protecting Birds

Online

Migration season is a precarious time for birds, but the more we understand about bird biology and behavior, the easier we can make their journeys. In this webinar, our panel of experts will share insights from their research and how their work helps us understand how we can better protect birds. Join Dr. Jacob Job,... Read More →

Event Series Friends of Texas Volunteer Opportunity

Friends of Texas Volunteer Opportunity

Friends of Texas Wildlife Education Center 29816 Dobbin Hufsmith Road, Magnolia, TX, United States

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

Merlin Bird ID Trivia: Fall Migration Edition

Online

Join us for a bird identification trivia game! The Merlin Bird ID app, developed by the Cornell Lab and powered by machine learning, will be put to the test. Can the app outperform an experienced birder and, you, our live audience? Using photos and sounds, we'll determine who can accurately identify the most bird species.... Read More →

Rain Barrel Optimization Workshop

Aquatics Building at The Woodlands 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, TX, United States

The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department presents Rain Barrel Optimization, a workshop with everything you need to know for optimizing use of your rain barrel and taking it to the next level! Basics will also be discussed in case you need the nuts n’ bolts knowledge before you dive into purchasing one to capture rainwater... Read More →

Chapter Meeting – A Field Trip to Huntsville State Park

Raven Lodge at Huntsville State Park 565 Park Road 40 W, Huntsville, TX, United States

Our September meeting will be a field trip to Huntsville State Park. Park Interpreter John Herron and his dog Queso are full-fledged celebrities at Huntsville State Park. John has taken his job to new heights with his active presence and creativity on social media. His enthusiastic, warm demeanor shines through, in-person and virtually, as he teaches... Read More →