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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Kleb Woods Ecological Surveys

Volunteers will be collecting ecological information about Kleb Woods Preserve - things like birds, water ecology, herps, forest management, etc. Hands-on experience with survey techniques, species identification and ecological data collection. https://apps.hcp4.net/med/Event/Detail/27179 Monthly Meetings 9 am - 11 am April 16, May 14, June 4, July 16 and August 27 Contact  Megan Ahlgren ([email protected]  or... Read More →

Garden and Greenhouse Day at Jesse H. Jones

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

Help is always needed in the greenhouse or one of the garden areas in the park. NOTE:  Volunteer opportunity sign-ups for Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center are now exclusively on Better Impact.  If you do not have a Better Impact account, use this link to create one.  From your account, sign up for... Read More →

Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work at Mercer

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

Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work Recurring  Every Wednesday 9 am - 11 am (weather permitting) Mercer Botanic Gardens, 223 Aldine Westfield, Humble 77338 Join this weekly effort alongside volunteer programming staff to care for plants in and around the pollinator garden and Honeybee Corral.  These beds provide sustenance for native pollinators including, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths,... Read More →

Aquatic WILD

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

Professional development for anyone who works with education of children Aquatic WILD invites you to explore and share the fascinating world of aquatic wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. You will  experience engaging TEKS-aligned activities while networking with other educators.  Workshop participants receive: 6 hours TEA-approved CPE and TEEAC Credit Aquatic WILD K-12 guide... Read More →

$35

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 →