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)
Tue September 3, 2024 - Tue October 29, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon — Virtual * Every Tuesday & Thursday * YOU MUST BE A CERTIFIED MASTER NATURALIST OR MASTER GARDENER TO TAKE THIS TRAINING! * Over the course of 8 weeks and 30+ instructional hours, you can gain a greater understanding of entomology. Some... 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 →
Register today for our Webinar on September 4th at 2:00 (central). Be sure to register before sales end on September 3rd. Webinar with Brenda Kessler, Project Manager, Children & Nature Network There is growing momentum worldwide to scale school ground greening as a sensible and thoughtful approach to increase climate resilience, enhance biodiversity, improve health and education... Read More →
What: Heartwood Chapter Board Meeting When: First Wednesday, 6:30-8:00p Venue: Zoom (Contact mailto:heartwoodpres@gmail.com for a link.) VMS: CB: Chapter Meeting: Heartwood (Specify – attended board meeting)
NOTE from Coastal Prairie Chapter, TMN: An astronaut in Dr. Lindgren’s position is pulled in so many critical directions beyond his immediate control. Many lives depend upon his work. He will be present with us some day, when everything aligns perfectly, and it will be our great honor to receive him. We extend our gratitude... Read More →
Target species: Air Potato Activity: Plant removal including vines and tubers, bagging and hauling. There is also Tallow and elephant ears that we could work on. Location: At the dead end of Sawmill Road in High Oaks; - follow the signs to the site. Park: At the dead end of Sawmill Road at S High Oaks Circle; do not park near the fire... Read More →
Get those binoculars out for the monthly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on first Saturdays beginning on September 7 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334). Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the... Read More →
The Ambassador program is an adult environmental education program. This program is offered twice a year with classes held on weekends. As an Ambassador, you will learn about the unique features of the local ecology and all the exciting work that BLC does. After completing the program, you will have a better understanding of what’s... Read More →
Get those binoculars out for the weekly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on Mondays beginning on September 9 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334). Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the end... 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)
Title: Spanish for Naturalists Speaker: Ernesto Garcia-Ortega, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Wendy Anderson, Nature Trackers Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Description: ¡Español para naturalistas! Join Spanish speaking Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists and learn the Spanish names for common trees, plants, flowers, animals, birds, and insects. Prior knowledge of the Spanish language is... Read More →
Event: An Informal Webinar Chat with Biologist Avery Tatters (US EPA): an introduction to dissolved biotoxin and algal bloom research taking place along the Texas Gulf Coast Webinar Link: https://ltbasinchapter.my.webex.com/ltbasinchapter.my/j.php?MTID=m0bd0d02b31a638cd947bf3f345748e46 Seeking Texas Master Naturalists Volunteers to assist with data collection! Avery O. Tatters is a biologist at the Gulf Ecosystem Measurement and Modeling Division within... Read More →
Please email Park Naturalist, Katie LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov if you would like to sign up for any volunteer opportunities. Educational/Field Trip Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Wednesday, September 11th 1:30pm to 2:30pm 40 kids (Wetlands and Edible Plants Hike) 2 Wednesday, September 25th 9:30am-11:30am 17 kid field trip (Wetlands and Fishing) 1 Friday,... 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 →
Please email Park Naturalist, Katie LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov if you would like to sign up for any volunteer opportunities. Educational/Field Trip Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Wednesday, September 11th 1:30pm to 2:30pm 40 kids (Wetlands and Edible Plants Hike) 2 Wednesday, September 25th 9:30am-11:30am 17 kid field trip (Wetlands and Fishing) 1 Friday,... Read More →
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 mother by bringing animals home. She still loves wildlife and the outdoors... Read More →
Activities are planned for all three days; however, most are planned for Saturday, September 14. Volunteers are needed. Sign up here to help with the activities of the weekend. Sign up here to specifically help with the Heartwood Booth on September 14. Tentative Schedule: From Jamie Arlt (arltjamie@gmail.com) - Some of the 45-minute classes we... Read More →
NLCP Level 3 - Installing and Maintaining Native Landscapes (9/14/24) The class will be offered Live via Zoom Saturday, September 14th from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm. In addition to installation and maintenance tips, the class will include pruning and invasive removal demonstrations, plant walk videos, live instruction, and Q&A. This class will highlight: The differences... Read More →
Volunteers are needed for the Heartwood table. Sign-up Genius for volunteers Contact: Susan Beckemeier at scbeck@juno.com. Activities include hummingbird banding, raptor shows, nature walks, activities for children, presentations in the auditorium, and farmhouse tours. There will be two 4-hour volunteer shifts: morning (8 a.m. – noon, including setup) and afternoon (noon - 4 p.m., including... Read More →
We'd like to invite any and all TMN Chapters who might like to attend as a visitor or even participate in the TMN Booth! Announcing the East Texas Conservation Expo! Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Polk County Commerce Center and Pedigo Park, 1017 US 59 Loop N, Livingston, TX... Read More →
Need: Several Volunteer to support a Heartwood Booth Duties: Educate the public about (1) the Texas Master Naturalist Program and how to join, (2) Leave No Trace, and (3) how to improve the water habitat in our local ponds and lakes. Sign up here. The Girl Scouts have several programs going on over a three-day... Read More →
Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030-1718 Texas wildflowers are often appreciated for their beauty but that’s just the start of their superpowers. When grown at home, in a local park, schoolyard, or rural preserve, they can support declining pollinators, clean our air, soak up our floodwaters, and cool... Read More →
Galveston Bay Foundation’s Rain Barrel Program works in partnership with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff, pollution, and bacteria entering Galveston Bay. Join us on Saturday, September 14th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Mercer Botanic Gardens (22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., Humble, TX, 77338). The workshop will consist of a... Read More →
Get those binoculars out for the weekly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on Mondays beginning on September 9 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334). Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the end... 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
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 →
Barred Owl Talk Friends of Texas Wildlife will bring a live Barred Owl to Mercer to observe and enjoy. Also find out what you should do if you encounter local wildlife. Mercer Visitor Center September 18th, 2024 1:00pm-3:00pm Register Here Please use the following AT code: VMS: AT: Mercer Botanic Gardens (Barred Owls)
Targeted species: air potato, elephant ears, Japanese climbing fern Time: 8:00-11:00 am - come when you can, leave when you must. Location: Greenbelt behind 155 Rush Haven Drive Park on Rush Haven near 155 Rush Haven Dr or on Sandpebble Dr. and then follow the ITF signs and flags to find us in the woods about 5-6 houses down on... 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 →
Ruby-throated hummingbird and coral honeysuckle by David M. Shipper/Audubon photography awards Birds are not only beautiful and fascinating creatures, but they are also essential to balanced and healthy ecosystems. Despite their importance, bird populations across the United States have faced a staggering decline in the last 50 years. Join Amber Leung of Houston Audubon as... Read More →
Memorial Park Kinder Land Bridge If you have not yet seen the Memorial Land Bridge and Prairie Project, it is truly a wonder to behold. It has provided Houston with a unique driving experience while allowing habitat connectivity between larger environs north and south of Memorial Drive. From a plant perspective this area will provide... Read More →
Enjoy a walk in the woods at Lake Creek Preserve led by a Texas Master Naturalist. When: Third Saturday of the month Register: Required; opens one month in advance. CLICK HERE for registration and more details. Bayou Land Conservancy Contact: Karastin Katusin VMS: AT: Bayou Land Conservancy (Public Hike)
Get those binoculars out for the weekly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on Mondays beginning on September 9 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334). Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the end... 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)
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 →
Organizer: Friends of Lake Livingston Dates: September 25 and October 3, 2024 Time: 8a - 1p Location: Carolina Creek Christian Camp, 84 Wimberly Lane, Huntsville, Tx 77320 Contact: Kim Lindenfeld klindenfeld@gmail.com phone (832) 457-0426 Volunteers are needed to supervise high school students as they (1) plant beneficial riparian plants, (2) conduct water testing, and (3) participate 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 →
Please email Park Naturalist, Katie LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov if you would like to sign up for any volunteer opportunities. Educational/Field Trip Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Wednesday, September 11th 1:30pm to 2:30pm 40 kids (Wetlands and Edible Plants Hike) 2 Wednesday, September 25th 9:30am-11:30am 17 kid field trip (Wetlands and Fishing) 1 Friday,... Read More →
This webinar is sponsored by the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance. This talk provides insight into how managing soil health can serve as a climate change mitigation tool. Healthy soils play a vital role in our future when it comes to the health of our local water supply. The discussion will help attendees understand how healthy... Read More →
In this next round of The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. Sustainability Lecture Series, Mr. Jason Ramage with the USGS Oklahoma–Texas Water Science Center will provide a summary of the annual study of aquifer water table levels in our region. The USGS has been monitoring groundwater table levels in hundreds of water wells in our region for more than 40 years;... Read More →
Please email Park Naturalist, Katie LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov if you would like to sign up for any volunteer opportunities. Educational/Field Trip Opportunities Date Time Description # of volunteers needed Wednesday, September 11th 1:30pm to 2:30pm 40 kids (Wetlands and Edible Plants Hike) 2 Wednesday, September 25th 9:30am-11:30am 17 kid field trip (Wetlands and Fishing) 1 Friday,... Read More →
NOTE: Heartwood will have a booth! Sign up to help here. Hosted by The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department, come learn how to tap into nature at this FREE garden event! Woodlands Landscaping Solutions is a one-day sustainable gardening and landscaping event where residents can learn tips and techniques from experts that will make their... Read More →
We are going back to Rush Haven to continue to push progress. We are starting a bit later to allow you to attend the Woodlands Landscaping Solutions event, if desired. Please consider joining us if you can. Saturday, September 28, Rush Haven Targeted species: air potato, elephant ears, Japanese climbing fern Time: 10:30am-1:00 pm - come when you can, leave when... Read More →
Get those binoculars out for the weekly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on Mondays beginning on September 9 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334). Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the end... 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 →
What: Heartwood Chapter Board Meeting When: First Wednesday, 6:30-8:00p Venue: Zoom (Contact mailto:heartwoodpres@gmail.com for a link.) VMS: CB: Chapter Meeting: Heartwood (Specify – attended board meeting)
Organizer: Friends of Lake Livingston Dates: September 25 and October 3, 2024 Time: 8a - 1p Location: Carolina Creek Christian Camp, 84 Wimberly Lane, Huntsville, Tx 77320 Contact: Kim Lindenfeld klindenfeld@gmail.com phone (832) 457-0426 Volunteers are needed to supervise high school students as they (1) plant beneficial riparian plants, (2) conduct water testing, and (3) participate in... Read More →
First Thursday of every month, 9a-10:30a, Dennis Johnston Park Be part of the pollinator conservation effort in your community! Volunteers are needed year-round to weed, plant, and mulch the pollinator garden. All tools will be provided including gloves, kneeling pads, and hand tools. Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring a refillable... Read More →
Get those binoculars out for the monthly bird surveys conducted by JoJo Bradbury on first Saturdays beginning on September 7 and continuing until June! All walks start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 10:30 a.m. on the Spring Creek Nature Trail (Creekside Park West Trailhead: 30.14895, -95.56334). Meet in the parking lot kiosk at the... Read More →
WHERE: North Side Columbus Club (NSCC) Odin Hall, 607 E. Whitney Street, Houston, TX 77022 This year's workshop will focus on WATER. In Houston, we always seem to have too much or not enough. Spend a Saturday with us learning about how native plant gardeners can be part of water solutions and support species that... Read More →
