2026 Virtual Birding Seminars Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Virtual Birding Seminars, a series of online programs designed to connect birders, researchers, and educators through engaging presentations that inspire learning and conservation. Each seminar offers a chance to expand your birding knowledge, explore new topics, and connect with experts from across the field, all from... Read More →
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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Events
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Time to Restore The "Time To Restore" project, led by the USA - National Phenology Network and covering Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Louisiana, seeks to generate better information about nectar availability and seed timing on certain native plants to better help those working on pollinator restoration know what to plant and when best to harvest... Read More → |
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The Huntsville Bat Team is recruiting for new volunteers to participate in the collection of data and outreach to the community. The volunteers must be TMN members (not members in training). The time to volunteer is variable but typically 1-4 nights/month. If interested, a required training will be held on April 4th 10am-noon at the classroom at... Read More → |
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3 events,Application for Houston Educators PD Week Thank you for your interest in attending a fun week of professional development in Houston! You are applying to attend all four days of training, at different locations. If selected for the workshop, we will be in touch by May 8 with further instructions. BYO lunch & a reusable... Read More →
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Montgomery County Farm Bureau is looking for volunteers to serve as judges for the 2026 Montgomery County Fair Ag Public Speaking and Discussion Meet contest set for Wednesday April 8, 2026 at the Lone Star Convention Center. No experience is required, just a willingness to support and encourage the youth of Montgomery County. Two types of judges role are needed: ... Read More →
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Mark your calendar — we’re working on something amazing, and we can’t wait to share more with you as everything comes together. We are lining up an inspiring and educational speaker, and we’ll be revealing their story very soon. Stay tuned! Our monthly chapter meetings are held on every 2nd Wednesday, January – November. Our meetings... Read More → |
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Initial Training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #11: Entomology & Invasives Date: April 11, 2026: 8:00 am -12:00 pm Location: Montgomery County Agrilife Building Topics covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours
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5th Annual Friends of Texas Wildlife Open House! Open House will be held at the Friends of Texas Wildlife Education Center (29816 Dobbin-Huffsmith Rd, Magnolia, TX 77354) on April 11, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm. Arrival and setup:Setup will begin at 8:30 am on Saturday, April 11. Please plan to arrive with enough time... Read More → |
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1 event,New and inexperienced landowners need clear, practical guidance to protect their land, their investment, and their legacy. This intensive 4‑day short course empowers participants through applied learning, expert-led instruction, and numerous curated resources covering everything from soil health and cattle management to Texas ag law, wildlife stewardship, water systems, and forage. At the conclusion of... Read More → |
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Title: Virtual Volunteer Fair Speakers: Michelle Haggerty, Mary Pearl Meuth, Hannah Ferguson, and various organizations Date: April 14, 2026, from 11:30AM – 1:00PM CT Description: The Virtual Volunteer Fair will be an opportunity for our partner conservation organizations to present volunteer service projects that need volunteers from a distance or virtually! Learn who is presenting, how to sign up to volunteer... Read More →
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We’re excited to invite you to the ForUsTree Community Workshop on April 14, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center (10918 Bentley St, Houston, Texas). Join us for this free workshop and learn more about how the ForUsTree initiative is increasing tree canopy, strengthening forests, and employing young adults across Harris County. This is also your opportunity to provide feedback on the initiative, ensuring community voices are incorporated... Read More → |
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Presented by Benjamin F. Schwartz, Professor/Director, Texas State University, Department of Biology/Edwards Aquifer Research and Data Center REGISTER VMS: AT: Single Presentation (TPWD- Conservation Status Evaluation of Trans-Pecos SGCN Groundwater Dependant Invertebretes)
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21st Century Texas: Climate, water, science, and society Wednesday, April 15 @ 6:30-7:30 PM CT Please use the following AT code: For those certifying as Texas Waters Specialist: VMS Code: AT: TX Waters Certification (Texas Water Webinars- 21st Century Texas: Climate, water, science, and society) For those not certifying as Texas Waters Specialist: VMS Code: AT: Single Presentation (Texas Water Webinars- 21st Century Texas: Climate, water, science, and society) |
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Texas Forestry Association will host a field tour for landowners, foresters, loggers, and others interested in timberland management at the 2026 Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year. Contact: Kim [email protected] There is no charge to attend and lunch is provided, but participants must RSVP online at https://www.texasforestry.org/ or by calling the TFA office at (936) 632-8733. Space is... Read More → |
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Initial Training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #12: All things Birds Date: April 18, 2026: 7:30 am -10:30 pm Location: Spring Creek Nature Trail - see link below for exact location and to fill out a waiver. A waiver with BayouLand Conservancy MUST be filled out to attend. Please check back here... Read More →
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Water Specialist training February 21 March 28 April 18 Classes will continue to be at the WG Jones Forest Classroom and will be 8:30-11:30 AM. Topics per class to follow when confirmed |
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Once again, Texas Nature Trackers (TNT) is proud to help sponsor this statewide community event that encourages everyone to get outside, explore the natural world around them and document local flora and fauna using iNaturalist. Not only is iNaturalist a great tool for self-learning about the natural world, your observations contribute to greater understanding of... Read More → |
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An Assessment of Lomas Along the Southern Texas Coast with Consideration for Texas Tortoise Habitat Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sandra Rideout-HanzakProfessor and Research Scientist Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute Webinar Description: Lomas are a rare type of windblown dune that have been studied infrequently. They are... Read More →
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Are you ready for City Nature Challenge 2026!??! Join Texas Nature Tracker biologists in learning advanced iNaturalist usage prior to CNC 2026! Once again, Texas Nature Trackers (TNT) is proud to help sponsor this statewide community event that encourages everyone to get outside, explore the natural world around them and document local flora and fauna... Read More → |
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Woodlands GREEN Lecture details: Spring Creek pollution planThursday, April 23 @ 6pmOnline: https://zoom.us/j/94397946851While we all appreciate and enjoy the Mitchell Preserve, Spring Creek Greenway and many other trails and paths along Spring Creek, the unfortunate fact is that Spring Creek itself has been designated "impaired" by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) because of excessive amounts... Read More →
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Friends of Lake Livingston Volunteer Opportunities – Details for April 23 and 30Have you thought about volunteering with Friends of Lake Livingston? We have two upcoming volunteeropportunities to participate in the next Friends of Lake Livingston planting events, which will be on April23 and April 30, starting at 8:00 am each day. The location will... Read More → |
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Bio-blitz at Arrowwood Preserve We are seeking participants and knowledgeable guides to join our BioBlitz planned for Sunday, April 26, at our private Arrowwood Preserve. Interested participants and willing team leaders can register HERE. All interested participants and leaders should register. Feel free to reach out with any questions! Rose Belzung Holmes | Community Conservation Manager [email protected] | Mobile: 210.885.8019 | Office:... Read More →
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All DayHuntsville State Park; 565 Park Road 40 W; Huntsville 77340City Nature Challenge Bio-Blitz Event at Huntsville State Park Contact John Herron: (936) 355-9275; [email protected] FR: City Nature Challenge (Bio-Blitz Participation)
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April 24 10:00 am - 1:00 pm April 25 9:00am - 12:00pm Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center; 20634 Kenswick Dr.; Humble 77338 FR: City Nature Challenge (Bio-Blitz Participation) |
3 events,Initial Training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #13: Botany & Plants Date: April 25, 2026: 8:30 am -12:30 pm Location: Mercer Botanical Garden Topics covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours There will be an opportunity for an optional tour of the gardens... Read More →
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Saturday, April 25 - 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 the left side, look for signs and yellow caution tape to... Read More →
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April 24 10:00 am - 1:00 pm April 25 9:00am - 12:00pm Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center; 20634 Kenswick Dr.; Humble 77338 FR: City Nature Challenge (Bio-Blitz Participation) |
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1 event,This four-day course provides the education requirement for those seeking certification as a Texas Department of Agriculture Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager (CIPBM). The course includes classroom instruction, an exam, and a field day demonstrating safe participation in a prescribed burn. Open to the public; preregistration is required by April 21. Contact: Andy [email protected](936) 689-9393... Read More → |
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This webinar will overview the first three years of the North American Bat Monitoring Project in Texas with particular emphasis on species affected by white-nose syndrome (tricolored bats and cave myotis) and those affected by wind energy (hoary bats, red bats, and silver-haired bats). We will explore species relationships with landcover and weather.Registration: Wednesday, April... Read More → |
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Friends of Lake Livingston Volunteer Opportunities – Details for April 23 and 30Have you thought about volunteering with Friends of Lake Livingston? We have two upcoming volunteeropportunities to participate in the next Friends of Lake Livingston planting events, which will be on April23 and April 30, starting at 8:00 am each day. The location will... Read More →
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The plan is always to meet at The Woodlands Township office, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, 77381 at 8:30 AM and complete the 1.1 mile loop. All participants need to have a current Waiver on file with the Township. Here is the link to complete the waiver -- Adopt-A-Path Waiver: 2026 Waivers Each member of your... Read More → |
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Initial Training Class for accepted interns and chapter members Class #14: Soil, Native Plants, & Herpetology Date: May 2, 2026: 8:00 am -1:00 pm Location: Montgomery County Agrilife Bldg & Carl Barton Jr Park Topics covered: Chapters to read: Please use the following VMS code: Initial Training: TMN Initial Training Hours At the end of... Read More → |


