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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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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Time Change for May - June1! 7:00 a.m. 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... Read More →
Friends of Lake Livingston Volunteer Opportunities – Monday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 15 There is a volunteer opportunity to participate in one or two Friends of Lake Livingston planting events. The first is May 6 and the second is May 15, both starting at 8:00 am at Waterwood Marina, located between Huntsville and Livingston,... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Offered by the National Wildlife Federation Join Us at the Ecological Gardening Summit Step into the future of gardening in this online summit! The event is hosted by Joe Lamp'l and a roster of visionary guests including Doug Tallamy and is designed for gardeners who aspire to be at the forefront of the ecological gardening... Read More →
Acclaimed author and birder, Gary Clark, presents “The Amazing Brain of Birds” at Mercer Botanic Gardens on Wed., May 8 from Noon – 2 p.m. Gary has written several books, including, Book of Texas Birds, Birds of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast, and is a birding correspondent for the Houston Chronicle. Join us and... Read More →
Agroforestry practices can have a positive impact on water quality while simultaneously helping address agricultural resource concerns. Tune in as speakers discuss the latest research on agroforestry and water resource management. Featured Speakers: Nate Lawrence, Ecosystem Scientist, The Savanna Institute Billy Beck, Assistant Professor and Extension Forestry Specialist, Iowa State University Outreach and Extension Ranjith... Read More →
Location: SHSU Woodlands Campus; 3380 College Park Dr or online via Zoom Everyone is welcome to come at 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Presenter: Mary Warwick with the Houston Humane Society’s Wildlife Center Mary and her organization were instrumental in saving over 2,000 bats from several locations during the January 2024 freeze. She will share details... Read More →
Meeting details provided after registration. Workshop hosted by the Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena 77507. This collaborative workshop begins with speakers followed by field demonstration in three different urban prairies in the Clear Lake area. Workshop is jointly sponsored by Armand Bayou Nature Center, Coastal Prairie Conservancy, and Native Prairies Association... 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 →
Wild pigs are an invasive species with cascading impacts to agriculture, property, and natural resources. Texas watersheds are particularly vulnerable to damage. Damage includes soil erosion, bacterial contamination, bank erosion and changes to vegetation, all of which affect water quality and wildlife. In this webinar we’ll discuss the impacts pigs have and the benefits of... Read More →
This is a joint program between the Texas Wildlife Association, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. It specifically targets landowners of small acreage properties. No limits are put on size and all interested participants are welcome, but the general target is between 2 and 100 acres. Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, 1305... Read More →
World Migratory Bird Day 2024 focuses on insects and their importance to bird life. Insects are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species, not only during the breeding seasons but also during their extensive journeys and greatly affect the timing, duration, and overall success of bird migrations. Along their migration routes, birds actively... 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 #13 - Outreach and Interpretation; Mammalogy)
Join John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center for a night of learning about and discovering moths on the prairie of John Paul Landing as Moth Expert Stuart Marcus, former Refuge Director at Trinity River NWR, shares his knowledge. Stuart will start with a presentation, then guide us in moth-catching with a set up outside. Master... Read More →
Time Change for May - June1! 7:00 a.m. 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... 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 →
Title: No Mow Zones Date: May 14, 2024 at 12:00 - 1:00pm cst Speaker: Rachel Richter, Urban Wildlife Biologist, TPWD Description: Mowing is time consuming. Mowing is expensive. Mowing, in most cases, doesn’t provide any benefit to wildlife. So why are so many of our community greenspaces dominated by mowed fields? This presentation will cover the benefits of reduced... Read More →
Friends of Lake Livingston Volunteer Opportunities – Monday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 15 There is a volunteer opportunity to participate in one or two Friends of Lake Livingston planting events. The first is May 6 and the second is May 15, both starting at 8:00 am at Waterwood Marina, located between Huntsville and Livingston,... 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 →
Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Corey E. Roelke Associate Professor of Instruction The University of Texas at Arlington Webinar Description: The Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus) is a grassland species historically found across most of Texas. There has been taxonomic uncertainty as to whether there are one, two, or... Read More →
Virtual Webinar May 15th, 2024, 6pm-7:30pm A prior webinar introduced the tree equity scoring tool. Tree Equity Score measures how well the critical benefits of urban tree canopy are reaching those who need them most. The score establishes an equity-first standard to guide investment in communities living on low incomes, communities of color and all... Read More →
You are invited to participate in Water Wednesdays on May 15th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Water Wednesdays is an educational series focused on #allthingswater. The presentation for next week will highlight the Texas Stream Team Monitoring Project. If you are not familiar with this citizen science project, please consider joining next Wednesday. Registration... Read More →
Description: The southeastern United States includes a wide range of fire-dependent ecosystems on public and private lands. Across the region, prescribed fire is the dominant form of fire on the landscape and it is used for a wide range of reasons, including ecosystem restoration. In many parts of the region, there are concerns that fire is... Read More →
Wild pigs are an invasive species with cascading impacts to agriculture, property, and natural resources. Texas watersheds are particularly vulnerable to damage. Damage includes soil erosion, bacterial contamination, bank erosion and changes to vegetation, all of which affect water quality and wildlife. In this webinar we’ll discuss the impacts pigs have and the benefits of... Read More →
Brazos River Cleanup and Campout Friday, May 17 - Monday, May 20 Private ranch on the Brazos River south of Glen Rose in Somervell County Free, but, you must register @ txmn.org/rbc/brazos-river-cleanup/ Rio Brazos Chapter TMN Contact: Melody Holm [email protected] 303 349-5531 A weekend of work, fun, learning, and camaraderie among river lovers and trash haters... 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 #14 - Ornithology; Migration; Benefits; Environmental Challenges; Bluebirds)
Join Teri MacArthur for a Mushroom Walk where you will talk about what forest soils and soil organisms do all day to keep the ecosystem healthy so humans and other living organisms can live on the planet. Registration required. Let's meet at 8:30am in the back parking lot near the Skate Park at Bear Branch... Read More →
NOTE: This event has been postponed. The new date is TBD at this time. Meet in the parking lot of the Brookshire Brothers Grocery Store, 21005 Eva Street (a.k.a. HWY 105 West), Montgomery, Texas, 77356, located at the corner of HWY 105 West and FM 149 at 9:00 am. The circle is from the... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Time Change for May - June1! 7:00 a.m. 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... Read More →
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)
Description: The Southern Region Fire Adaptation project aims to help strategic planning for fire risk management across the southern US. We conducted a comprehensive assessment of wildfire risk considering current conditions and future changes in climate and forests. This assessment helps identify areas where managing fuels can reduce risks and enhance resilience. We've created various spatial... Read More →
We have a special pop-up #TMNTuesday webinar this month! Title: Handheld Videographer: Capturing Quality Videos with Your Phone to Promote Your Chapter Date: May 21, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00pm CT Speaker: Lee Smith, Wildlife Diversity Information Specialist, TPWD Description: Lee Smith is soliciting TMN Chapters around the state to shoot video of their members in action, in the... Read More →
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 →
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 →
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96391161204 Rachel Windham with the Houston Galevston Area Council will discuss the interconnectivity of local watersheds and some of the common challenges impacting the quality of water in our own Spring Creek. Rachel will also outline strategies for responding to these challenges that can be carried out at individual, local, and regional levels, including the Spring... Read More →
Please bring water, bug spray, proper shoes, and gloves Contact: Tiffane Davanon, [email protected] VMS: RM: Lake Houston Wilderness Park (Specify Trifoliate Orange Removal)
Time Change for May - June1! 7:00 a.m. 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... 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
Join BirdNote and Black AF in STEM on Tuesday, May 28th at 12pm PST/3pm EST for a special Black Birders Week Virtual Event on Heat Islands and Summer Birding. The event will shed light on crucial aspects of urban bird and wildlife conservation against the backdrop of summer birding and rising temperatures. Moderated by Dara Miles... 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 →
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 #15 - Leave No Trace; Mycology; Nature Journaling)
School Garden Planting June 1st 4 hours Edison Middle School, Houston Children's Museum of Houston needs 25 volunteers to update and prepare their school's garden for native planting. Working with Andrea Hernandez, Science Workshop Director at Edison. For more information https://x.gldn.io/e/qWfUiMtnzJb. Sign up to find the exact location. Contact: Lauren DeShazo [email protected] Description: Come out and help a local... Read More →
