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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Birding 101 at Mercer Botanic Gardens

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

Migration season is just around the corner, so come out and learn tips on how to quickly identify local and migratory birds.  Led by longtime birder and photographer Paul Gregg.  Wear closed-toe shoes and bring your own refillable water bottle for a practical bird walk after the presentation. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied... Read More →

Event Series Texas Waters Specialist Class

Texas Waters Specialist Class

Online

Interested in certification as a Texas Waters Specialist? The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department (ES) is a partner for this program of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. All needed training hours for initial certification, and ample volunteering opportunities for annual re-certification as Water Specialists are provided by the ES Department. Sign up for notifications of... 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

Join the Nightlife in San Marcos

TX, United States

Experience the amazing world of bats in this hands-on workshop with leading experts (including Merlin Tuttle)! Dates and Times:   Thursday, August 31 - starts at 6p Friday, September 1 - 9a-8p Saturday, September 2 - 9a-8p Sunday, September 3 (Optional Add-On for $450) - 9a-4p Location: Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention Center, 105 Bintu Dr., San... Read More →

$485

Audubon Centers Inspire New Conservation Leaders: A Bird Friendly Webinar

Online

Did you know Texas has three Audubon Centers? Nationally, Audubon opened its first center, the Greenwich Audubon Center in Connecticut, in 1943. Today the 41 centers in Audubon's network are places to learn about and enjoy birds and their habitats. They serve as local hubs of conservation opportunities, and afford visitors the ability to connect with the natural... Read More →

Monthly Bird Walks/Surveys at Creekside Park

Creekside Park The Woodlands, TX, United States

Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon will resume the monthly (Saturday) bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West beginning Saturday, Sept 2. The walks begin at 7:00 a.m. (during the month of September only) from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately... Read More →

Event Series Bayou Land Conservancy Bird Walks

Bayou Land Conservancy Bird Walks

George Mitchell Preserve: Creekside Entrance Spring, TX, United States

The Bayou Land Conservancy would love to see you for a birding walk along BLC’s Spring Creek Nature Trail. Bird walks/surveys are held every Monday and the first Saturday of each month, led by Texas Master Naturalist, Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador and BLC Trail Steward JoJo Bradbury The 2.5-mile walk begins at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking... 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. (during the month of September only) from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and... 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)