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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Saving our Vanishing Birds Thursday, August 17, 6:00–7:00 p.m. CT Join us for a conversation with Anders and Beverley Gyllenhaal, veteran journalists and authors of the new book A Wing and a Prayer: The Race to Save our Vanishing Birds. After hearing the news in 2019 of nearly 3 billion birds lost, Anders and Beverly traveled... Read More →
Single-access Pass: $15 each day All-access Pass: $35 for the week Flyer Warbler Week is a virtual seminar series happening August 14-18, with a new speaker and topic every day starting at 12pm CST. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts about all things' warblers! Topics will include tips and tricks for attracting... Read More →
Invasive Species Eliminate Native Vegetation Invasive species have no natural predators in the new environment so they grow quickly, block sunlight and overgrow their native host. Lost along the way is the food and shelter that native wildlife depends on. Invasives Task Force volunteers work on removal of invasive species and make a big difference... 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 →
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)
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
Friday, August 25 10:00am to 12:00pm Lake Houston Wilderness Park Lake Houston Wilderness Park Garden Club The Garden Club meets to help bring native diversity to the park. They have planted trees, wetland plants, worked in the nursery and more! Every week there is a new opportunity to help. Email [email protected] to let her know to expect... Read More →
Flyer For those certifying for TWS: AT: TX Waters Certification Training (Woodlands Township - Indicators of Waterway Health) For those not working on TWS certification hours: AT: Woodlands Township (specify: Indicators of Waterway Health)
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 →
