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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Master Volunteer Entomology Advanced Training 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 of the topics include: the identification of common insect orders, an overview of IPM, native pollinators,... Read More → |
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Board Meetings are held virtually on the first Wednesday of each month. Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. VMS: CB: Chapter Meeting-Heartwood (Describe participation) |
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“Ecotoxicology 101" Presented by Dr. Cindy Howard Thursday September 4, 7:00 - 8:30pm Social Hour 6:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Rosenberg Civic Center 3825 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471 or join virtually via Zoom What happens when chemicals collide with nature? Ecotoxicology 101, a dynamic and eye-opening presentation by Dr. Cindy Howard, Department Chair of Environmental... Read More → |
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Prescribed Burn SchoolSponsored by South Central Texas Prescribed Burn Association 8:30am-5:00pm, August 15-16, 2025Washington County Fairgrounds 8:30am-5:00pm, September 5-6, 2025Blinn College, Brenham General Registration: $120Want to learn about prescribed burning or gain general knowledge? Join us this summer! Whether new to prescribed burning or want to know more about why fire is important for ecological... Read More → |
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John will be in Day use with the Merlin app, seeing what we can hear.
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Prescribed Burn SchoolSponsored by South Central Texas Prescribed Burn Association 8:30am-5:00pm, August 15-16, 2025Washington County Fairgrounds 8:30am-5:00pm, September 5-6, 2025Blinn College, Brenham General Registration: $120Want to learn about prescribed burning or gain general knowledge? Join us this summer! Whether new to prescribed burning or want to know more about why fire is important for ecological... Read More → |
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Title: 2025 TMN Annual Meeting Chapter Project Fair Speaker: The Texas Master Naturalist Program and TMN Chapters Date: September 9, 2025, time TBADescription: Join the Texas Master Naturalist Program state office and various TMN Chapters from across the state as they present their submissions to the 2025 TMN Annual Meeting Chapter Project Fair. TMN Chapters still have time to... Read More → |
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In person networking at 5:30pm CB: Chapter Meeting - Heartwood (Specify participation)AT: Chapter Meeting - Heartwood (Include speaker names and presentation titles) Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86935951508?pwd=QOL2Fyent5y6ac72JaXbdOoYrMafzO.1 |
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Priority call out for the Girl Scouts Love our State Parks Weekend September 12-14 Anyone else that would like to volunteer and support this weekend can do so. There are over 200 registered and there are quite a few programs going on. There are opportunities Friday night, Saturday morning, and the bulk of the programs... Read More → |
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Priority call out for the Girl Scouts Love our State Parks Weekend September 12-14 Anyone else that would like to volunteer and support this weekend can do so. There are over 200 registered and there are quite a few programs going on. There are opportunities Friday night, Saturday morning, and the bulk of the programs... Read More →
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Name of Event: Native American Heritage DayDate(s): September 13Location: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature CenterTime(s): 8:15 – 12:15 p.m.Description: This festival has one shift, with ample opportunities to help in a variety of places.Please wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared to help where needed; there are opportunitiesfor everybody! Upon arrival, look for the blue... Read More →
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Kleb Wood Nature Center 20303 Draper Rd.Tomball, TX 77377 It is that time of year again! Kleb Woods needs your help making the 17th annual Hummingbird Festival a success! The event will take place at Kleb Woods Nature Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed from 7 a.m. to assist in set-up, through... Read More →
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September 13, 9 – 12 p.m., Native American Heritage Day (wildlife education booth – we can provide materials like skulls, skins, tracks & signs) We will need several volunteers for this day, including someone to pick up the booth and materials from Jones Forest as well as someone to return those items to Jones Forest... Read More →
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Birding 101 Class Saturday, September 13 9 – 11 a.m. Migration season is just around the corner so bring a friend and come out to learn how to quickly identify birds with longtime birder and photographer, Paul Gregg. At the end of class, we will have a short outdoor practical to practice and discuss our... Read More →
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Nature Center help for September 13th 9-2, John will be involved with the girl scouts. 20th 9-2, John will be in Day use for the morning and the Gator Talk 27th 8-11, John will be doing Dogs on the Dogwood and then taking my pups back home after the live |
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Priority call out for the Girl Scouts Love our State Parks Weekend September 12-14 Anyone else that would like to volunteer and support this weekend can do so. There are over 200 registered and there are quite a few programs going on. There are opportunities Friday night, Saturday morning, and the bulk of the programs... Read More → |
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We will be resuming the bird survey/walks at Mitchell Nature Preserve (Creekside Park west) beginning Monday, September 15, 7:30 am – around 10:30 am. All details and registration form/waiver can be found here: https://www.bayoulandconservancy.org/bird-walks NOTE: Counts towards AT for first survey attended by Heartwood Member. All following surveys count towards volunteer hours. VMS FR: Bird Populations... Read More → |
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Here is my schedule for the Woodlands adopt-a-path cleanup for the rest of 2025. September 17 8:30 -10:00 AM October 22 8:30-10:00 AM November - none December 6 8:30 - 10:00 AM All of these dates are weather permitting. The plan is always to meet at The Woodlands Township office, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, 77381... Read More →
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Gardening for Monarchs https://monarchjointventure.org/events/live-gardening-for-monarchs-and-more-course |
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Thursday September 18 - Rush Haven Targeted species: Air Potato tubers and vines, Japanese Climbing Fern, Elephant Ears, and any other invasives we can find!Time: 8:00-11:00 am - feel free to come anytime within this timeframe Location: Greenbelt behind 155 Rush Haven Drive; we will be working down the right hand side this time, look for signs and yellow... Read More →
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Wild Spices - A Way to Add a Taste of Native Texas to Your Table When: September 18, 2025 @7pm; join us for refreshments starting at 6:30 pm!Where: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024.(Parking on Thursdays at the Arboretum is free.)If you can't make it in person, join us in the zoom meeting here. Our... Read More → |
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Pollinator and Demonstration Gardens Work DaysPollinator and demonstration native plant gardens work day at Lake Creek Preserve the 3rd Friday of each month. Seeds and "extra" native plants are welcome! Come and go as your schedule permits 8am to 11am. Contact Directly: Gail McConnell (281) 507-2859 (cell)VMS code: RM: Lake Greek Greenway Gardens
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Pollinator and demonstration native plant gardens work day at Lake Creek Preserve the 3rd Friday of each month. Seeds and "extra" native plants are welcome! Come and go as your schedule permits 8am to 11am. Contact Directly: Gail McConnell (281) 507-2859 (cell) VMS code: RM: Lake Greek Greenway Gardens
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(Offered on 4/25, 6/27, and 9/19) Learn about resident native and honeybee colonies at Mercer from Texas Master Beekeeper, Naomi Gilbert. Find out the importance of habitat protection, organic gardening, reducing the use of pesticides, and other ways to help these important pollinators. This is a combination of indoor and outdoor learning, including a walking... Read More → |
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13th 9-2, John will be involved with the girl scouts. 20th 9-2, John will be in Day use for the morning and the Gator Talk 27th 8-11, John will be doing Dogs on the Dogwood and then taking my pups back home after the live
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FEED ME SEYMOUR! CARNIVOROUS PLANTS OF HARRIS COUNTYSeptember 20, 2025 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, TX 77338 Mike Howlett has decades of experience growing and cultivating carnivorous plants. From sundews to pitcher plants, bladderworts to butterworts, learn more about these savages and the conservation efforts in our... Read More → |
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Monday, September 22 the bird walk will be part of Houston Audubon’s Bird Week. Details here: https://houstonaudubon.org/programs/birdweek/birdweek.html NOTE: Counts towards AT for first survey attended by Heartwood Member. All following surveys count towards volunteer hours. VMS FR: Bird Populations (specify organization). |
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Stay informed about the latest in monarch conservation by joining our free monthly webinar series! 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 get involved... Read More → |
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An Assessment of Lomas Along the Southern Texas Coast with Consideration for Texas Tortoise HabitatDate: Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. https://tpwdevents.webex.com/webappng/sites/tpwdevents/meeting/register/a1d4608f3b5941829f5b1f2da787b08b?ticket=4832534b00000007a7e3778a4af816175d3fb059456e22114a82b56183940b660568bd917777898a×tamp=1756758408526&RGID=re544304d908621d02ea59fa5fb665537&isAutoPopRegisterForm=false. VMS code : AT: single presentation: lomas along the southern Texas coast
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WATCH THE SKIES!September 24, 2025 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, TX 77338 Fall is an important season for migrating birds, including many hawks and other birds of prey. Which species take to the skies to make the long journey and transverse our region of Harris County? Join... Read More →
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Fall Prairie Plant ID Workshop September 25th, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm $20 Registration (Space is limited to 25 participants) Looking for a chance to practice and enhance your coastal prairie species identification skills? Join experienced local botanists for a Fall Prairie Plant ID Workshop at the University of Houston’s Coastal Center’s 925-acre site. The workshop features... Read More →
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The State of Our Aquifers Thursday, Sept 25, 6 to 7pm This lecture will be held both in-person at HARC and on-line via Zoom HARC, 8801 Gosling Rd Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99979138548 Join Jason Ramage of the USGS for a summary of the annual study of aquifer water table levels in our region. The USGS has been monitoring groundwater... Read More → |
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13th 9-2, John will be involved with the girl scouts. 20th 9-2, John will be in Day use for the morning and the Gator Talk 27th 8-11, John will be doing Dogs on the Dogwood and then taking my pups back home after the live
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Bayou Land Conservancy Ambassador Program Certification The Ambassador program is our adult environmental education program. We offer this program 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... Read More →
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Woodlands Landscaping Solutions Outreach Booth Event Details Date: Saturday September 27th Time: 9am-noon Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park We need one or two people to set up/ take down our booth along with one or two people to help man the booth during the event. The goal of the event for us is to do... Read More →
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NPSOT Houston Presents....Wildscapes: After Dark! When: September 27, 2025 Where: Northside Columbus Club Hall 607 E. Whitney, Houston, Texas, 77022 What: Wildscapes is our yearly plant sale and day of educational opportunities. This year's Wildscapes will center on the intersection of native plants and nocturnal life. Register for Wildscapes Here! Please use the following AT code: VMS... Read More → |
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Name of Event: Creek Bash & National Public Lands DayDate(s): September 28Location: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature CenterTime(s): 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.Description: Nothing ruins scenic waterways faster than litter. Keep Spring Creek clean andmake a positive impact on our shared environment by picking up trash along the banks of thecreek & ditches. Wear closed-toed... Read More → |
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Friends of Lake Livingston Volunteer Opportunity – Wednesday, October 1, 2025There is a volunteer opportunity to participate in the next Friends of Lake Livingston planting event onWednesday October 1 starting at 8:00 am. The meeting point is Scott Balls’ son’s lake house at the endof Thomas Lake Rd - 162 Thomas Lake Rd, Huntsville. ... Read More →
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PADDOCK CALLSOctober 1, 2025 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, TX 77338 Whether a witch’s familiar or just a fascinating nightly musician, toads fill our evenings with their beautiful trills. Martin de Vore will teach about the different species of toads you can find in Harris County. Meet... Read More →
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Board Meetings are held virtually on thefirst Wednesday of each month. Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. VMS: CB: Chapter Meeting-Heartwood (Describe participation) |
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2025 Restoration Round-Up: Sand Hill Farm Workshop & Tour Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025Time: 8:30am – 3:30pmLocation: Sand Hill Farm ClubhouseAddress: 14812 Mathis Rd, Waller, TX 77484 Cost: $40 Discover the beauty and science of prairie restoration with local experts at Sand Hill Farm, located in the heart of the Katy Prairie. Start the day with engaging classroom sessions, then head... Read More → |
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Date(s): October 4, November 1Location: Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Time(s): 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.Description: Birders and hikers of all skill levels are invited to join park naturalists and volunteersfor a closer look at the wildlife in Jones Park. Help survey birds in the park using the eBird appon your cell phone; data... Read More →
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Discover Texas Native Cats! Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: W.G. Jones State Forest Classroom (1328 FM 1488 Rd, Conroe, TX) Join us for a free educational presentation about the wild cats of Texas including bobcats, mountain lions, and ocelots. Learn about their habitats, biology, conservation status, and how... Read More → |
