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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Hunting for Conservation

TX, United States

When:  Tues. April 25 and half day Wed. April 26, 2023 Where:  Texas 4-H Conference Center, an outdoor camp on Lake Brownwood Cost:  Free of charge for TMN members Please join many of our Texas Parks and Wildlife employees and learn more about our agency, first hand – specifically about hunting (fishing) & conservation efforts, in a... Read More →

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

Conservation Connections at Jesse H. Jones Park

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

Join park staff and volunteers at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center for Conservation Connections. From planting seeds in the greenhouse, to light landscaping work, to invasive species removal - we have plenty of projects to pique your interest! No registration required. Call 281-446-8588 or email [email protected] for questions. VMS:  RM: J. Jones Park and... Read More →

Friends of Lake Livingston Planting Days

TX, United States

Friends of Lake Livingston – Thursday, April 27 and Wednesday, May 3 Please consider volunteering at one of the upcoming Friends of Lake Livingston planting days. When?  Thursday, April 27 and Wednesday, May 3 Where?  Waterwood Marina and Boat Ramp, in between Huntsville and Livingston Google map link to the Waterwood Marina: https://goo.gl/maps/xK5RdmXeFbpkC1Ms5  This is... 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 →

Herbicides – A Double-Edged Sword

Online

Herbicides, "the chemical hoe," make up more than half of global pesticide sales and use, and are widely applied in agriculture, residential landscapes, and natural areas. Along with reducing the availability of food and shelter for pollinators, herbicides may have some direct effects on insects exposed in air, soil, water, and plants. Join Emily May,... Read More →

Managing for Climate Change in Marine Protected Areas: Stories and Tools

TX, United States

U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Protected Areas Center are leaders in MPA management in a changing ocean. By leveraging the diversity of ecosystems, geographies, cultures, and experiences represented in the National Marine Sanctuary System, they have developed a suite of products that can help other MPA managers advance and accelerate climate-smart management... Read More →

Soil Biome – The Woodland’s G.R.E.E.N. Sustainability Lecture Series

Online

Bob Dailey will present "Soil Biome" for The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. sustainability lecture series.  Join the lecture hall via Zoom Thursday, April 27 at 7:00pm, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86289782095.   AT: Native Plant Society of Texas (Pines & Prairies Chapter - Bob Dailey lecture on Soil Biome)

City Nature Challenge

TX, United States

Observe nature with iNaturalist and help Houston compete for top city in the state, the nation, possibly the world! Fromm the iNaturalist website: Join The Nature Conservancy in Texas, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Galveston Bay Foundation, Houston Audubon Society, Texas Master Naturalists, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and over 30 other wonderful groups for... Read More →