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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All Day Archaeology Study at Arrowwood Preserve Join in exploring to the natural and cultural history of the Arrowwood Preserve! This Public Archaeology Day will focus on the land use and cultural history of Spring Creek.This 60-minute site visit will include opportunities to observe and interact with ASH&E archaeologists as they conduct field investigations, work... Read More →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... Read More →
Join Teri MacArthur. Details will be added as the event approaches. NOTE: This AT is open to all Heartwood members. It also counts toward Texas Waters Certification for those who are certifying. For those not certifying as Texas Waters Specialist: VMS Code: AT: Woodlands Township (specify water-related class or lab) For those certifying as Texas... Read More →
Program Certified Volunteers are needed to help with the following field trips. If you would like to become Program Certified, email Courtney [email protected].) March 28 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Nature Field Trip - volunteers assisting on nature hike, water quality testing, and animal adaptions April 2 8:30 am - 11:30 am Nature Field Trip... 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
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 →
Program Certified Volunteers are needed to help with the following field trips. If you would like to become Program Certified, email Courtney [email protected].) March 28 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Nature Field Trip - volunteers assisting on nature hike, water quality testing, and animal adaptions April 2 8:30 am - 11:30 am Nature Field Trip... Read More →
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 →
What: Heartwood Chapter Board Meeting When: First Wednesday, 6:30-8:00p Venue: Zoom (Contact mailto:[email protected] for a link.) VMS: CB: Chapter Meeting: Heartwood (Specify – attended board meeting)
Program Certified Volunteers are needed to help with the following field trips. If you would like to become Program Certified, email Courtney [email protected].) March 28 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Nature Field Trip - volunteers assisting on nature hike, water quality testing, and animal adaptions April 2 8:30 am - 11:30 am Nature Field Trip... Read More →
Volunteers are needed for the following activities at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center: Friday, April 5th - 9 am to 12 pm assisting with guided hike to turtle pond Thursday, May 2 - 9:30 am to 12 pm assisting with guided hike to turtle pond Tuesday, May 7 - 8:30 am to12:30 pm ... Read More →
The Bayou Land Conservancy would love to see you for a birding walk along BLC’s Spring Creek Nature Trail. Bird walks/surveys are held every Monday and the first Saturday of each month, led by Texas Master Naturalist, Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador and BLC Trail Steward JoJo Bradbury The 2.5-mile walk begins at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking... Read More →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... Read More →
Come out and participate in the survey hike and help with crowd control and handing out materials. No experience is required. 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... Read More →
Interns: This is the initial training schedule. Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code: Initial Training (Description: Class #8 - Forest Eco-Systems; Red Cockaded Woodpecker)
Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following classes: April 6 10 am to 12pm debris, shelter and campfire skills April 12 1 pm to 3 pm freshwater ecology help April 13 All day 9 programs April 19 9 a to 2 pm First graders, frogs, writing in nature, snakes, guided hike April 25 9... Read More →
Volunteer to help with the Open House of the Friends of Texas Wildlife, 29816 Dobbin Hufsmith, Magnolia, TX 77354. One or two volunteers are needed to run the TMN booth, talk about the TMN program, and help with other activities as needed. Link for the signup sheet for the Open House event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CAEA92EA5F85-48615711-friends More info... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following classes: April 6 10 am to 12pm debris, shelter and campfire skills April 12 1 pm to 3 pm freshwater ecology help April 13 All day 9 programs April 19 9 a to 2 pm First graders, frogs, writing in nature, snakes, guided hike April 25 9... Read More →
AT: Single Presentation (Native Bees & Growing Native Bloomers) Only the sessions from 10am-11am and 11am-noon qualify for AT Hours (2 hours AT total)
Join the volunteer crew at Lake Houston Wilderness Park to remove Trifoliate Orange and other invasives. This is led by Tiffane DaVanon, one of our 2024 trainees! Wear long pants (lots of thorns!), proper shoes, and gloves. Take sufficient water. Meet at the Nature Center. Contact: Tiffane DaVanon ([email protected] or 832-621-6858) VMS: RM: Lake Houston Wilderness Park... Read More →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... Read More →
Volunteers are needed for this event. Meet at the patio of the Raven Lodge. 3 telescopes, pin-hole boxes, and glasses will be available for use. Contact: John Herron ([email protected] or 936 355-9275) VMS: PO: Huntsville State Park (Specify: Assisting with Eclipse Event)
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
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)
Our volunteers are ready to volunteer! Our Texas Master Naturalist Volunteers are dedicated to natural resource conservation work. After the innovations of the pandemic, we’re continuing to hold our ever-popular Virtual Volunteer in 2024 Fair where Texas Master Naturalist volunteers are introduced to virtual and distanced service projects offerings of our partner conservation organizations in... Read More →
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 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 →
Join the North Central Region Water Network next week for the next edition of The Current Webinar Series! Phosphorus Management and Water Quality Wednesday, April 10th at 2pm CT Managing phosphorus to both meet crop needs and reduce P loss from agricultural fields is critical to managing water resources. This edition of The Current will focus... Read More →
Heartwood Chapter Meetings are scheduled monthly on the second Wednesday (except December) at 6:30 p.m. on the first floor of Sam Houston State University, Woodlands Campus, 3380 College Park Dr, The Woodlands. April Meeting In celebration of Volunteer Awareness Month, we will hear from three of our partner organizations: The Woodlands Township - Grace DeCarlo... Read More →
Register Today Join Elisa Donovan, JD, Vice President and General Counsel of the Coastal Prairie Conservancy, for a FREE informative session on conservation easements in Texas. We'll cover the following topics and take questions from participants: How do conservation easements work? What are the benefits to the landowner? What are the upfront costs? And are... Read More →
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 →
A Road Trip Not to be Missed! The New York Times lauds Goldfarb's Crossings as one of the most important books of 2024. Ed Yong, 2024 Leopold Week speaker, goes even further in his recent blog review: "I went into this uncertain if roads, and their impact on the animal world, was a meaty enough topic to sustain an... Read More →
Join Texas Wildlife Association on April 12th at the James B. Harrison Foundation in Richmond, Texas for a day of fun outdoor learning. This program is designed to teach women how to become active land managers/enthusiasts, develop and hone their natural resource management skills, and network with women of similar interests. Where: 8200 FM 1994,... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following classes: April 6 10 am to 12pm debris, shelter and campfire skills April 12 1 pm to 3 pm freshwater ecology help April 13 All day 9 programs April 19 9 a to 2 pm First graders, frogs, writing in nature, snakes, guided hike April 25 9... Read More →
Interns: This is the initial training schedule. Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code: Initial Training (Description: Class #9 - TPWD TWS Certification; Water Conservation and Quality)
Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following classes: April 6 10 am to 12pm debris, shelter and campfire skills April 12 1 pm to 3 pm freshwater ecology help April 13 All day 9 programs April 19 9 a to 2 pm First graders, frogs, writing in nature, snakes, guided hike April 25 9... Read More →
Meet in the McDonalds parking lot, 441 West Southline Street (SH 105), Cleveland (just east of I-59) at 9:00 a.m. Pack a picnic lunch, plenty of liquids, and bug spray. The count usually lasts until 3:00 to 4:00 pm, but you can stay as little or long as you want. In inclement weather, the count... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to help with set up and breakdown of area, checking people in, controlling the crowd, and handing out materials. 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. ... Read More →
ES Litter Audit_April 13 event This will be offered after the intern class on Saturday, April 13, at The Woodlands Emergency Training Center. Members should arrive by 12:30. The litter audit will be from 12:30 pm-2:30. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to attend. Also, everyone must register with the Township (even if they... Read More →
Join the volunteer crew at Lake Houston Wilderness Park to remove Trifoliate Orange and other invasives. This is led by Tiffane DaVanon, one of our 2024 trainees! Wear long pants (lots of thorns!), proper shoes, and gloves. Take sufficient water. Meet at the Nature Center. Contact: Tiffane DaVanon ([email protected] or 832-621-6858) VMS: RM: Lake Houston Wilderness Park... Read More →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... 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
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 →
Program Certified Volunteers are needed to help with the following field trips. If you would like to become Program Certified, email Courtney [email protected].) March 28 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Nature Field Trip - volunteers assisting on nature hike, water quality testing, and animal adaptions April 2 8:30 am - 11:30 am Nature Field Trip... Read More →
Volunteers are needed for the following activities at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center: Friday, April 5th - 9 am to 12 pm assisting with guided hike to turtle pond Thursday, May 2 - 9:30 am to 12 pm assisting with guided hike to turtle pond Tuesday, May 7 - 8:30 am to12:30 pm ... Read More →
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 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 →
Program Certified Volunteers are needed to help with the following field trips. If you would like to become Program Certified, email Courtney [email protected].) March 28 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Nature Field Trip - volunteers assisting on nature hike, water quality testing, and animal adaptions April 2 8:30 am - 11:30 am Nature Field Trip... Read More →
Dr. Eliot Miller from the American Bird Conservancy will discuss results of a project to unite emerging evolutionary understanding with taxonomic revisions used by the Birds of the World and the Open Tree of Life, including exciting ways to combine new tools with birdwatching. Registration required. https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WNmhVM66RPq_vG50A5Izug?utm_campaign=BOW%20webinars%20-%20FY2024&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=299522269&utm_content=299516166&utm_source=hs_email#/registration VMS: Single Presentation (Specify American Bird Conservancy-Avian Phylogeny)
Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following classes: April 6 10 am to 12pm debris, shelter and campfire skills April 12 1 pm to 3 pm freshwater ecology help April 13 All day 9 programs April 19 9 a to 2 pm First graders, frogs, writing in nature, snakes, guided hike April 25 9... Read More →
Great Texas Birding Classic hosted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department The biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the U.S. Tournament Dates April 15 - may 15, 2024 The Woodlands Township is registering a team under the "Big Sit" category. Date: Saturday, April 20th, 6:60 am - 10:30 am at Lakeside Park 5001 West Alden Bridge Dr.... Read More →
Interns: This is the initial training schedule. Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code: Initial Training (Description: Class #10 - Botany; Native Plants; Volunteer Opportunities)
Earth Day at Jesse H. Jones will feature a day of project work around the park. 9 am - 11 am - Removal of invasive species for habitat restoration 1 pm - 3 pm - Litter pickup NOTE: Volunteer opportunity sign-ups for Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center are now exclusively on Better Impact. ... 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 Creek Preserve Guided Hikes Third Saturday of every month 10AM Lake Creek Preserve, Montgomery TX Hikes last 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the size of the group Volunteers are needed to lead community members on a guided hike of the Preserve providing information about the natural history and benefits of the... 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 →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... Read More →
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. The monthly 2-hour Online classes resume... 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
Stay connected with the latest monarch conservation topics by attending our free monthly webinars. This series is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across various interdisciplinary fields related to monarchs, other pollinators, their habitats, and the threats and pressures that make conservation urgent. Bring your questions and get ready to discover how you can... Read More →
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 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 →
Herbicide Drift Impacts on Plants and Wildlife Webinar Did you know many Certified Wildlife Habitats® are small farms? Join NWF and Partners to learn about the ecological impacts of drift-prone herbicides to native plant communities and wildlife, and how to recognize and report drift injury to trees, crops, and wild plants. Learn more and sign... Read More →
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 →
Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following classes: April 6 10 am to 12pm debris, shelter and campfire skills April 12 1 pm to 3 pm freshwater ecology help April 13 All day 9 programs April 19 9 a to 2 pm First graders, frogs, writing in nature, snakes, guided hike April 25 9... Read More →
Topic: There is an intrinsic relationship between our native plants, insects, birds, and land and marine mammals. Insects, which appeared on Earth about 480 million years ago, have co-evolved with plants. Native Oaks, for instance, support over 500 species of caterpillars. Native milkweed maintains the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly that we all love... Read More →
From: John Herron, Park Interpreter, Huntsville State Park (936-355-9275 or [email protected]) City Nature Challenge. April 26th-28th. This is an opportunity for guests to become Citizen Scientists and go on a Nature Blitz in our park. Utilizing the iNaturalist ap, guests will log plants and wildlife in the park. This is going to help us out... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following classes: April 6 10 am to 12pm debris, shelter and campfire skills April 12 1 pm to 3 pm freshwater ecology help April 13 All day 9 programs April 19 9 a to 2 pm First graders, frogs, writing in nature, snakes, guided hike April 25 9... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to assist with the event (including explaining what the City Nature Challenge is and instructing how to use iNaturalist). All hikes meet at the nature center. Some require driving to another location to start. These are public hikes and volunteers are welcome to come and participate. Friday, April 26 Pipeline... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to assist with the event (including explaining what the City Nature Challenge is and instructing how to use iNaturalist). All hikes meet at the nature center. Some require driving to another location to start. These are public hikes and volunteers are welcome to come and participate. Saturday, April 27 Forest... Read More →
Interns: This is the initial training schedule. Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code: Initial Training (Description: Class #11 - Entomology and Herpetology)
NLCP Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes is the NLCP introductory class that teaches the benefits of native plants, desirable plants for your area and design considerations. It features 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 invasive plants to avoid. Level 1 is a prerequisite for NLCP Levels 2 and 3. NLCP Level... Read More →
Deer Park Prairie is located behind behind College Park Elementary School, 4315 Luella Ave, Deer Park, TX 77536. VMS: AT: Single Presentation (NPAT- Pollinator Workshop) for the workshop VMS: FR: Training and Education Events (Deer Park Prairie CNC) if you're collecting data for the CNC
Join other nature lovers for the city-wide bioblitz. Using the iNaturalist app, come and scour the park and document what you find. Volunteers are also needed to help participants learn to use the iNaturalist app before they head out into the park. 9 am - 12pm - I Spy Something Green: Document Animals and Plants... Read More →
Volunteers are needed to assist with the event (including explaining what the City Nature Challenge is and instructing how to use iNaturalist). All hikes meet at the nature center. Some require driving to another location to start. These are public hikes and volunteers are welcome to come and participate. Sunday, April 28 North... Read More →
Meet at Roy E. Larson Sandyland Nature Conservancy trailhead parking lot, 4208 HWY 327 West, Silsbee, TX., just east of bridge over Village Creek on FM 327 at 9:00 a.m. From Highway 69/287 North exit at Hwy 327. The sanctuary’s public entrance is approximately three miles from Hwy 69/287 North. The Sandyland Nature Conservancy is... Read More →
Join the volunteer crew at Lake Houston Wilderness Park to remove tires and large trash items that washed up in previous storms. There will be some off-trail hiking, so be prepared to walk through mild-to-heavy wooded areas. This is led by Tiffane DaVanon, one of our 2024 trainees! Wear proper shoes and gloves and take sufficient... Read More →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... Read More →
VMS: FR: City Nature Challenge (Specify Mercer Botanic Gardens)
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
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)
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 →
Volunteers are needed to assist with each of the following classes: April 6 10 am to 12pm debris, shelter and campfire skills April 12 1 pm to 3 pm freshwater ecology help April 13 All day 9 programs April 19 9 a to 2 pm First graders, frogs, writing in nature, snakes, guided hike April 25 9... Read More →
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 →
What: Heartwood Chapter Board Meeting When: First Wednesday, 6:30-8:00p Venue: Zoom (Contact mailto:[email protected] for a link.) VMS: CB: Chapter Meeting: Heartwood (Specify – attended board meeting)
Volunteers are needed for the following activities at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center: Friday, April 5th - 9 am to 12 pm assisting with guided hike to turtle pond Thursday, May 2 - 9:30 am to 12 pm assisting with guided hike to turtle pond Tuesday, May 7 - 8:30 am to12:30 pm ... Read More →
Description: Prescribed fire is an important land conservation tool to meet ecological, cultural, and public safety objectives across terrestrial ecosystems. While estimates of prescribed burning in the U.S. exceed 11 million acres annually, tracking the extent of prescribed fire is problematic for several reasons and prevents an understanding of spatial and temporal trends in landscape patterns... Read More →
Join the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society on May 2, 2024, at 1 PM CST to hear from Michael Brennan & Lindsay Martinez about the East Foundation's recently approved Safe Harbor Agreement for ocelot reintroduction on private lands in Texas. They will be discussing the process of developing the Safe Harbor Agreement and what... Read More →
May 2 Program / Meeting CANCELLED. In his role as Deputy Director of the Flight Operations Directorate with NASA, Dr. Kjell Lindgren has been called to Kennedy Space Center this week and cannot speak to us on Thursday. This event was originally planned to have Dr. Lindgren speaking to us in person at 7pm May 2... Read More →
The Bayou Land Conservancy would love to see you for a birding walk along BLC’s Spring Creek Nature Trail. Bird walks/surveys are held every Monday and the first Saturday of each month, led by Texas Master Naturalist, Spring Creek Greenway Ambassador and BLC Trail Steward JoJo Bradbury The 2.5-mile walk begins at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking... Read More →
Bayou Land Conservancy and Houston Audubon bird walks/surveys at Creekside Park West begin at 7:30 a.m. from the George Mitchell Nature Preserve Trailhead, the parking area located at the end of Dr. Anne Snyder Drive, and walk approximately 2.5 miles until around 10:00 a.m. The walk meanders along the Spring Creek Nature trail, a natural... Read More →
Interns: This is the initial training schedule. Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code: Initial Training (Description: Class #12 - Soil Food Web; Native Plants-The Why; Invasive Species)
The Houston Area NLCP Team is Offering Classes in Spring 2024 - Sign Up Now! The Houston, Clear Lake, and Pines and Prairies Chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) offer Native Landscaping Certification Program (NLCP) classes. This volunteer-driven effort focuses on the benefits of native plants for bird- and wildlife-attracting gardens, and... Read More →
