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 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 →

Event Series Harper’s Horsepen Branch Maintenance

Harper’s Horsepen Branch Maintenance

Harper's Landing Park 2 Blair Bridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States

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 Monthly Bird Walk

TX, United States

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 →

Weekly Bird Walks/Surveys at Creekside Park West

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

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 →

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

Exploring Bird Migration: Your Questions Answered

Online

Have you ever wondered what triggers migration, how birds navigate, or the challenges they encounter? Join the Cornell Lab for Ornithology for a Q&A focused on bird migration, featuring the expertise of ornithologist Dr. Kevin J. McGowan. Submit questions in advance when you register or live during the webinar. Closed captioning is provided. This webinar... Read More →