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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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 →
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 →
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 →
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
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 →
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 →
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 →
Come join Master Naturalist Stephen Hughes on a hike through the trails along Harper’s Horsepen Branch. Pick up litter as you hike from the Harper’s Landing Park, to the head of the creek, then hike along some wooded trails. The hike will take you to a lake north of the creek, for a rest and... Read More →
Lake Houston Wilderness Park is looking for birders! The park has a growing birder population, but there are so many cool places that haven’t been explored. If you would like to help with this, show up at 8am on the 3rd Sunday of every month and bring your binoculars! VMS CODE: FR: LAKE HOUSTON WILDERNESS PARK:... Read More →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon will resume the weekly (Mondays) bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West beginning Monday, Sept 4 (Labor Day). The walks begin at 7:00 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... Read More →
