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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Algal Bloom Team Webinar

Online

As we head into another season of harmful algal blooms, we are focusing this webinar on cyanobacteria in the context of global climate change, including nitrate, reduced ice cover, and increased temperatures and light. Tune in as we feature the work of Rebecca North, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri's School of Natural Resources... Read More →

Exploring Indigenous Understandings of our Ecological World – a DEI Presentation

The North Texas Master Naturalist Chapter invites you to join us for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Presentation on Wednesday June 5, 7:00-8:00 PM. CDT.   The presentation will be during the NTMN monthly chapter meeting, everyone is welcome to join! Advance registration is required to join via zoom. Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rdr3Q75BR0mUox9EyyGfjw Presentation: Exploring Indigenous Understandings of... Read More →

Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshop – Pedernales River Watershed

Co-Hosts:  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Research and the Texas Water Resources Institute Where:  Gillespie County Extension Office, 38 Business Ct, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Flyer Agenda The training will focus on the nature and function of stream and riparian zones and the benefits and direct impacts from healthy riparian zones. The riparian education programs will... Read More →

Growing Up WILD and Trees & Me

Big Stone Lodge, Dennis Johnston Park 709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring, TX, United States

Come learn how to engage your early childhood learners in outdoor play utilizing fun environmental education activities from Project Learning Tree and Growing Up Wild.   6/6/2024 When: Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:00 AM Where: Big Stone Lodge at Dennis Johnston Park 709 Riley Fuzzel Rd Spring, Texas  77373 United States Contact: Jaden Kelly [email protected] 936-689-5842 Online... Read More →

$35

Trail Talk – History of the Peckinpaugh Preserve

Peckinpaugh Preserve 1300 Riley Fuzzell Road, Spring, United States

Join Karastin Katusin, Bayou Land Conservancy's Community Conservation Manager, at Peckinpaugh Preserve on Thursday, June 6th at 9:30 for trail talk! Take a walk in the woods to our Peckinpaugh Overlook on Spring Creek where Karastin will discuss the plants and animals along the walk as well as the history of the Peckinpaugh Preserve. At... Read More →

The Woodlands Watershed Project Committee Meeting

The Woodlands Watershed Project Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at 3:30 -4:30pm. The Committee reviews plans and actions for water-related education and volunteer opportunities in our community. Anyone interested in the local waters and associated volunteer work is cordially invited to attend. Please contact Teri MacArthur if you would like to... Read More →

Webinar Series on Climate Change

Online

How will climate change impact Texas and the native prairie and savanna ecosystems? How do we plan restorations to be sustainable in 2050? Do we need to change our land management practices? The Native Prairies Association of Texas (NPAT) Fayette Prairie Chapter will host a year-long series of presentations to explore climate change and the... Read More →

Project Learning Tree – Exploring Your Environment

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX, United States

Project Learning Tree K-8th Grade Workshop: have fun learning how to incorporate hands-on environmental education activities into your program, classroom, park or nature center. PLT guide included that is TEKS aligned.   6/7/2024 When: Friday, June 7, 2024 9:00 AM Where: Jesse Jones Park 20634 Kenswick Dr Humble, Texas  77338 United States Contact: Jaden Kelly [email protected] 936-689-5842... Read More →

$35

Intern Training Class #16

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

Interns:  This is the initial training schedule.  Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code:  Initial Training (Description: Class #16 - Group Presentations and Graduation)