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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2023 – Water Wednesday – Weather

Online

An educational series ... Water Wednesdays' focus is to educate, inform, and increase awareness of #allthingswater. A look at the 2023 Hurricane Season forecast. Pre-registration is required by participants.  To register, click here. AT:  Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension (specify: Weather) If certifying or recertifying for TWS: AT: Texas Waters Certification Training (TAMU AgriLife Ext.... Read More →

Event Series Mercer’s Monthly Bird Survey

Mercer’s Monthly Bird Survey

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

Houston Audubon conducts 18 bird surveys across the region. This critical community science effort gathers data that will help scientists evaluate population changes and understand which species might require special management. Survey leaders engage participants of all birding skills, and it’s a great way to be introduced to the joys of birdwatching! Mercer’s monthly Bird... Read More →

Gardening for Monarchs & Other Wildlife Using Native Plants (2-day workshop)

Online

This interactive two-day workshop will be hosted online (via Zoom) on June 21 (8:00 am-3:30 pm CDT), and June 23 (8:00 am-3:30 pm CDT), with plenty of breaks and time for Q & A. Registration page, indicates the workshop runs June 21st-23rd; however, the workshop will only be held on the 21st & 23rd; there... Read More →

Lake Houston Wilderness Park Native Gardens

Lake Houston Wilderness Park 25840 FM 1485, New Caney, TX, United States

Lake Houston Wilderness Park is starting a Garden Club every Friday from 10am-12pm. We are focused only on native plants to our area. Volunteers will help with seeding in our new nursery, seeding in the park, weeding in our pollinator garden, and helping to create new pollinator habitat around the park. This is a new... Read More →

Public Outreach Opportunity in The Woodlands

Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, United States

Want to share your knowledge and help educate Township residents about Birds, Water Quality, or Pollinators? Volunteer to help at an Environmental Services booth for BioBlitz Day, Saturday, June 24. Meet with youth and adults who visit the booths inside the Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park from 8 to 11am. Volunteers are asked to... Read More →

Intern Graduation

AgriLife Extension Conroe Office 9020 Airport Road, Conroe, TX, United States

Come show your support for our newest members as they share their research in a mini-nature fest, manning booths for their favorite topics and sharing that information with you. Stick around for the ceremony and refreshments! Please RSVP here! VMS For Current Heartwood Members: CB: Chapter Meeting-Heartwood:  TMN Report Hours (Heartwood Intern Graduation)

Summer Nature Camp at Jesse H. Jones Park

TX, United States

Create a memorable summer camp experience for kids at Jesse H. Jones Park. Sign up with the Summer Nature Camp Sign Up Genius Link for a week. A full-commitment includes a Monday morning meeting to review expectations and activities (all materials provided), and participating with kids on Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Park... 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 Board Meeting

Board Meeting

Online

Board meetings take place every month except July and December, and are held via Zoom on the last Monday of each month. Exceptions occur when the meeting falls on a holiday. If you would like at attend the Board Meeting, please email [email protected] for the link. CB: Chapter Meeting-Heartwood (Description: Board Meeting)

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)