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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Trail maintenance, volunteer work crew and garden group. For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact klebwoods@hcp4.net 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)
Golden Triangle Sierra Club Group July Group Meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2024 6:00 PM This presentation will cover a brief overview of the citizen science program called Nurdle Patrol. Nurdle Patrol has recorded plastic pellet concentrations along beaches, lake shorelines, riverbanks, and railroads from volunteers conducting 10-minute surveys. Over 10,000 volunteers have collected over 20,000... 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 →
Trail maintenance, volunteer work crew and garden group. For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact klebwoods@hcp4.net 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)
The Texas Master Naturalist Program is excited to once again host our TMNTuesdays webinar series on the second Tuesday of the month through the 2024 year. TMNTuesdays are a way to learn about top conservation issues of the state, earn advanced training hours, and interact with wildlife professionals from across the state! As webinars are... 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 →
Location: SHSU Woodlands Campus; 3380 College Park Dr or online via Zoom Speaker: Jessica Bullard, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Brazos Bend State Park Bio: Jessica has worked for Brazos Bend State Park for 4 years at the nature center concentrating on public education and our ambassador animals. She has always loved wildlife and often scared her... Read More →
Dr. Maureen Frank will discuss building a habitat to benefit migratory birds! If you are interested in attending this webinar, please contact Casey Matzke <casey.matzke@ag.tamu.edu>. Take-away lessons will include: How to evaluate your space and choose target species How to improve the food, water, and shelter that your space provides Where to learn more about... Read More →
Join NASA for the 6th of our “GPM 10-in-10” anniversary webinars. The webinar will focus on “remote sensing”. Please share this information with others! Have you ever wondered how Earth-observing satellites can measure things like precipitation, temperature, and other weather variables from space? Join us during this free webinar to learn about “remote sensing” and... Read More →
Link for additional information: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/chapter-program/978755826850838/ Please use the following AT code: VMS: AT: Single Presentation (Coastal Prairie Chapter – Prairie Renaissance)
Friday, July 12, Grogan's Mill Nature Trail Targeted Species: air potato, elephant ears, Japanese climbing fern Time: 7:30-10:30 am Come when you can, leave when you must. Location: Intersection of E and W Timberwagon and Laurel Cherry Park: along Laurel Cherry and follow the adjacent pathway and ITF signs to the Nature Trail Dress for the elements with sturdy waterproof... Read More →
Join us for an exciting class to learn “All About Mushrooms” from Montgomery County Master Gardeners, Michelle Kane and Cathy Nickel. Registration Link for Saturday, July 13 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-mushrooms-saturday-tickets-936542924097 (Cost $5; Checkout - $5.00) Registration Link for Thursday, July 18 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-mushrooms-evening-tickets-936625119947 (Cost - $5; Checkout - $7.18) Learn about the mushrooms you buy at... 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 klebwoods@hcp4.net 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 (MAhlgren@hcp4.net or... Read More →
Join us at Peckinpaugh Preserve on July 16th at 9:30am for trail talk! Take a walk in the woods to our Peckinpaugh Overlook on Spring Creek with Bayou Land Conservancy's Community Conservation Manager Karastin Katusin! She will discuss the plants and animals we see on our walk, as well as the history of the Peckinpaugh... Read More →
Mosquitoes in NASA Science: Local Mosquitoes = Local Problems, July 16th, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. https://apps.hcp4.net/med/Event/Detail/29524 Take a look into the challenging surveillance, sampling, and control methods used by scientists in public health-tasked vector control programs. Participants will learn how scientists track dangerous virus activity, which criteria are used to inform operations... Read More →
Gulfton is a culturally rich neighborhood in southwest Houston with great leadership and a can-do spirit. Yet, it is a nature-deprived neighborhood, putting the human community at risk for rising temperatures, air pollution, and increased stress levels. Fortunately an effort is underway to plant trees, provide nature-rich shade shelters and bus stops and more! Part... 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 →
Webinar Description Natural history collections, such as herbaria, are well-positioned for the analysis of global change and the resulting impacts on regional biota. In this context, the digitized herbarium specimen data from the Texas Oklahoma Regional Consortium of Herbaria provide the capacity for addressing major hypotheses in the region concerning patterns of species richness and... Read More →
Enjoy learning about improving water quality, water quantity, conservation practices, water law, and aquatic habitats. Join the training program throughout the year for FREE. Visit the Texas Waters webpage for information on becoming a certified Texas Waters Specialist and view recorded webinars from 2017-2023. Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 @ 6:30-7:30p Presenters: Coauthors of Land Stewardship for Birds - Jan... Read More →
Join us for an exciting class to learn “All About Mushrooms” from Montgomery County Master Gardeners, Michelle Kane and Cathy Nickel. Registration Link for Saturday, July 13 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-mushrooms-saturday-tickets-936542924097 (Cost $5; Checkout - $5.00) Registration Link for Thursday, July 18 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-mushrooms-evening-tickets-936625119947 (Cost - $5; Checkout - $7.18) Learn about the mushrooms you buy at... 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 →
Trail maintenance, volunteer work crew and garden group. For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact klebwoods@hcp4.net 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 →
Moth Night, July 26th, 2024 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. https://apps.hcp4.net/med/Event/Detail/28840 As part of National Moth Week, join us to explore the diversity of moths and other insects that can be found at Kleb Woods. Experienced moth enthusiasts will set up light stations to attract a variety of insects, and help you learn how to identify and document... Read More →
Texas A&M Forest Service and Heartwood will be hosting a volunteer trash pick-up at W.G Jones State Forest to advocate for and celebrate Plastic Free July and the Greater Houston One Less Plastic Pledge. Meet at the northside parking area near the District Office and Classroom. Please bring your gloves, grabber, and reusable water bottle.... Read More →
Kashmere Multi-Service Center | 4802 Lockwood Dr. Workshop Highlights: -Learn about yard waste -Engage with a guest Master Naturalist -Receive a limited free compost bin to take home If you haven’t reserved your spot, there is more time now to RSVP. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at Resiliency at... Read More →
FROM BALCONIES TO BACKYARDS Taking care of what you have! JULY 27, 2024 In-Person or Virtual ABOUT THE EVENT Keynote speaker Brad Lancaster, author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond and co-founder of Neighborhood Foresters, runs a permaculture education, design, and consultation business focused on integrated regenerative approaches to landscape design, planning, and living.... Read More →
Trail maintenance, volunteer work crew and garden group. For information on volunteer opportunities at Kleb Woods, contact klebwoods@hcp4.net 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)
Each workshop will meet the following goals: Introduce educators to TPWD & TAS materials and resources Provide a sample of field and classroom activities for coastal and inland aquatic habitats Review 2021 TEKS alignment Cost: FREE Currently all three dates will be sharing the same information and activities, if there are aquatic topics you would like to... 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 →
Note: Most Board Meetings are held on the first Wednesday. Because of the Fourth of July holiday, the meeting has been rescheduled for July 31. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact heartwoodpres@gmail.com if you would like to attend. VMS: CB: Chapter Business (Description: Attended board meeting)
August 1, 2024, 8:00 p.m. ET Register Here Overview Every second of every day, NASA satellites are collecting data to help us better understand and protect our home planet. Have you ever wondered what kinds of data NASA collects and how you can access it? Join us and find out how and why we use... Read More →
