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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Fall Have you wondered what makes a tree a tree? Are you curious about the trees around you?Join Bayou Land Conservancy and Texas Master Naturalists Karastin Katusin and Diana Philpot on Thursday, November 7th at the Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center to learn the good, the bad, and the friendly of Trees! For more information,... Read More →
Register In Ojibwe tradition, Ajijaak (sandhill crane) represents wisdom and communication. All other clans look to Ajijaak for guidance. What does Ajijaak teach us? What can we learn from his connection to manoomin (wild rice), the Great Lakes, and his other relatives? Join us for an evening with Dr. Patty Loew as we learn... Read More →
Join us November 8-9 as we unite to protect the night at Under One Sky 2024, a 24-hour virtual event designed to inspire and strengthen the growing dark sky movement and reduce light pollution worldwide. Under One Sky brings together the brightest minds dedicated to protecting the night. From astronomers exploring vast galaxies to entomologists... Read More →
Lake Houston Wilderness Park has a busy November ahead and needs help! If you would like to sign up for any of the following volunteer opportunities, please email the Park Naturalist, Katharine LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov. VMS: DO: Training and Education Events (Specify event at LHWP)
Greetings Greenbelt Guardians-- Despite our last 5 visits, Rush Haven still needs work. The air potatoes are on the vine and on the ground. The largest tuber recently retrieved weighed in at 1.5 pounds! We need to get them out before they take root and create more issues. Please contact Lisa or Gretchen if you... Read More →
Lake Houston Wilderness Park has a busy November ahead and needs help! If you would like to sign up for any of the following volunteer opportunities, please email the Park Naturalist, Katharine LeBoeuf, at Katharine.leboeuf@houstontx.gov. VMS: DO: Training and Education Events (Specify event at LHWP)
VMS: RM: Other Locations (Specify Indiangrass Preserve Monarch Project)
Forest Fest November 9, 2024 10 am - 2 pm Set up starts at 9 am Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center New event: Think of it like NatureFest, but, with a focus on trees. Volunteers needed to be at our table. They expect about 500 people. Volunteer Sign-up Contact: Alicia Mein-Johnson (281-446-8588 or... 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: Technical Guidance Projects Showcase Date: November 12, 2024 at 12pm CT Speaker: Texas Master Naturalist Blackland Prairie Chapter, El Camino Real Chapter, Hays County Chapter, Hill Country Chapter, Piney Wood Lakes Chapter and South Texas Chapter. Description: Join Various Texas Master Naturalist Chapters as they present on how they provide landowner and community technical guidance assistance through their... 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 →
Name of Event: Nature Field Trip Helper Date(s): 11/13/24, 11/14/24, 11/19/24, Time(s): 9am-11:30am Description: Volunteers will support staff by helping with crowd control, pointing out specific wildlife or native plants, helping with nature activities. Nature Stations include: **A hike down one of our trails while speaking about wildlife and plants in the park. **Nature activity,... 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 →
Name of Event: Trail Maintenance: Invasive Removal Date(s): 11/13/24, 12/18/24 Time(s): 1pm-3:30pm Description: Help remove invasive plant species from the trails at Jesse Jones Park. No experience required. Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants and bring a reusable water bottle and work gloves. # of Volunteers needed: Unlimited Special Instructions: please fill out our volunteer... Read More →
Sponsored by North Central Region Water Network Nitrogen loss to groundwater can lead to environmental and human health concerns – from increased cancer risk, birth defects, and blue baby syndrome to harmful algal blooms. But not enough nitrogen can cause crop yield and quality loss. Tune into this edition of The Current Webinar Series as we discuss... Read More →
Join us for the 2024 TMN Heartwood Chapter Volunteer Appreciation Banquet! Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Time: 6-8pm Location: Sam Houston State University, The Woodlands Center, 3380 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384. We will share a meal, celebrate our accomplishments, conduct the 2025 elections, and play a fun nature based trivia game. If... Read More →
Name of Event: Nature Field Trip Helper Date(s): 11/13/24, 11/14/24, 11/19/24, Time(s): 9am-11:30am Description: Volunteers will support staff by helping with crowd control, pointing out specific wildlife or native plants, helping with nature activities. Nature Stations include: **A hike down one of our trails while speaking about wildlife and plants in the park. **Nature activity,... Read More →
Presented by the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas Our guest speakers are from Canada, and they will present online from Wood Buffalo National Park providing information about the amazing Whooping Crane, a Texas bird. Please attend this program virtually or in person at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. Whooping Cranes are the come... Read More →
Take a look behind the scenes at how the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission Outreach Team showcased the mission's science, technology, and applications over the years. Look ahead to the exciting new plans for the future of NASA’s precipitation measurement missions! This is the 10-year anniversary of the NASA / JAXA Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission.... Read More →
Glen Buckley, Lake Creek Preserve, seeded two 90’ x 15’ areas at the trailhead with wildflower mix. These areas were overrun with Bermuda grass, nut grass, and cumin ragweed. Join others to prepare the area for a spring wildflower showing! Workday: Saturday, November 16, 8 a.m. Tasks: Spread compost, cardboard, and mulch Needs: Non-glossy Cardboard... Read More →
If you don’t think that you have the background to design a native plant landscape in your garden, this class is for you. It provides simple methods to incorporate both ecological and cultural considerations in your garden design, a step-by-step design process that included an in-class garden design exercise. It also highlights 45 native Texas... 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)
Location: 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, Tx 77338 It seems like fire ants have been around for a long time, especially here in Texas, but would Crockett, Bowie, and Travis have had to contend with fire ants of the genus Solenopsis at the Alamo in 1836? Join Martin DeVore to learn about these creatures and how to differentiate... 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 →
Greetings Greenbelt Guardians-- Despite our last 5 visits, Rush Haven still needs work. The air potatoes are on the vine and on the ground. The largest tuber recently retrieved weighed in at 1.5 pounds! We need to get them out before they take root and create more issues. Please contact Lisa or Gretchen if you... 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)
Name of Event: Nature Field Trip Helper Date(s): 11/13/24, 11/14/24, 11/19/24, Time(s): 9am-11:30am Description: Volunteers will support staff by helping with crowd control, pointing out specific wildlife or native plants, helping with nature activities. Nature Stations include: **A hike down one of our trails while speaking about wildlife and plants in the park. **Nature activity,... 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 →
If you've spent time identifying waterfowl, you've probably encountered the occasional, unusual bird that was hard to identify. Naming those odd ducks can be an exciting challenge! That's why we hope you'll join us for an upcoming, hour-long online class that dives into the details of tricky waterfowl ID. Barnacle Goose and Canada Goose © Jeffrey... Read More →
Registration Fee: $25 More Information - Register Now Join us for a two-day virtual seminar dedicated to The Science of Sound! Whether you’re an avid birder or a beginner, this event explores the fascinating world of sound-based bird identification, from field techniques to the technology used to recognize and track bird calls. On November 19th, we’ll... 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 →
Presenter: Sharandeep Singh Chahal,Ph.D. Student, Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas Webinar Description: Join us for an engaging exploration into the rare and imperiled habitat of the Texas Screwstem, an endemic plant found only in the secluded baygalls of southeast Texas. This webinar will delve into the ecological niche that sustains this unique species within the West... Read More →
Registration Fee: $25 More Information - Register Now Join us for a two-day virtual seminar dedicated to The Science of Sound! Whether you’re an avid birder or a beginner, this event explores the fascinating world of sound-based bird identification, from field techniques to the technology used to recognize and track bird calls. On November 19th, we’ll... Read More →
Join Wild Ones and the Native Plant Society of Texas for a free webinar, “Landscaping for Resilience with Texas Native Plants” featuring Christy Ten Eyck. Discover drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscape design, water-smart techniques, and native plant choices for sustainable, resilient gardens nationwide. Register now for insights on creating beautiful, eco-friendly landscapes that support biodiversity. Join Us... 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 →
Join The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. member, Teri MacArthur, for a brief conversation about the role of fungi in forest ecosystems, followed by a walk around the trails at WG Jones State Forest at 9am on Saturday, November 30. We’ll meet in the Classroom Building (1328 FM 1488, 77384) for our discussion and then head out. Locating and identifying... Read More →
