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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Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to volunteers@hbg.org. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)
Join Texas A&M AgriLife for a *new* virtual birding seminar – Hummer Week! Who needs Shark Week when you can join for Hummer Week and learn about Hummingbirds from experts all over the country! Hummer Week presentations will take place each day at 3 p.m. CST on August 15th – 19th. The presentation will be recorded for those who want to... Read More →
To help achieve the hours needed for initial certification, Teri MacArthur will offer a series of 2-hour Online group discussions on the Texas Waters curriculum guide, and may extend to include discussions on the Texas Aquatic Science text if enough interest. The discussion groups will be on the third Mondays of each month, starting on June 20, from 3... Read More →
Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to volunteers@hbg.org. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)
About the Meeting: Hill Country Chapter Meeting Monday, August 15, 6:15 business meeting followed by presentation at 6:30 p.m. Carol Clark, Monarch Watch Conservation Specialist, Texas Master Naturalist, and chair of the NPSOT Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas program, will be presenting. Learn about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and migration, and discover why Texas... Read More →
Beginner Birding Series (Mondays at 7pm, July 11 – August 29, 2022): Excited about birding, but not sure where to start? Join Kristine Rivers (832-372-8236) via Zoom for this fun 8-week series of interactive classes. Register for the entire series or just the topics that interest you! Duration: 1 hour per class; 8 hours per... 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 Texas A&M AgriLife for a *new* virtual birding seminar – Hummer Week! Who needs Shark Week when you can join for Hummer Week and learn about Hummingbirds from experts all over the country! Hummer Week presentations will take place each day at 3 p.m. CST on August 15th – 19th. The presentation will be recorded for those who want to... Read More →
Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to volunteers@hbg.org. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)
Date: Every Wednesday (Except Sept. 1) Time: 8:30-11:30 AM Description: Every day is Earth Day at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center! Volunteers are invited to join staff and assist with a variety of conservation projects such as maintaining the pollinator gardens, plant propagation, and habitat restoration. VMS code : RM :JJones Park and... Read More →
Date: Every Wednesday (Except Sept. 1) Time: 8:30-11:30 AM Description: Do you love gardening or working outdoors with tools? Then we need you to join the Homestead Team and help rejuvenate the Redbud Hill Homestead at Jesse Jones Park. Some activities include debarking the logs, sharpening the woodshop tools, maintaining the herb and vegetable gardens,... Read More →
Join Texas A&M AgriLife for a *new* virtual birding seminar – Hummer Week! Who needs Shark Week when you can join for Hummer Week and learn about Hummingbirds from experts all over the country! Hummer Week presentations will take place each day at 3 p.m. CST on August 15th – 19th. The presentation will be recorded for those who want to... Read More →
Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to volunteers@hbg.org. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)
The drought has impacted the air potato as well---there have been multiple reports that it has not been growing as vigorously as in recent summers. Target species: Dioscorea bulbifera Wednesday AUGUST 10 Time: 7:30-10:00a come when you can, leave when you must; allow time for the first day of school Location: Grogan's Mill behind Whisperwillow Place; GROUND... Read More →
Volunteers are needed each Thursday to help remove invasives and maintain trails. Contact Lauren Hollenbeck, Park Naturalist, at Lauren.Hollenbeck@houstontx.gov to volunteer. For trail maintenance, use VMS code: NPA: Nature/Public Access for other organizations (Lake Houston Wilderness Park) For removing invasives, use VMS code: RM: Other locations (Lake Houston Wilderness Park)
Join Texas A&M AgriLife for a *new* virtual birding seminar – Hummer Week! Who needs Shark Week when you can join for Hummer Week and learn about Hummingbirds from experts all over the country! Hummer Week presentations will take place each day at 3 p.m. CST on August 15th – 19th. The presentation will be recorded for those who want to... Read More →
Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to volunteers@hbg.org. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)
August 18 @ 7:00p - 8:00 pm How Indigenous Plants Can Help Houston Become a more Climate Ready, Wildly Healthy City Houston is at a crossroads, already experiencing significant impacts of climate change and rapid biodiversity loss. Although many solutions will be needed to combat these challenges, native plants can be a critical element. Join... Read More →
Lake Houston Wilderness Park hosts a bird walk every third Friday of the month. Birds are added in eBird to create a census. Experienced birders are needed to lead walks. Novice birders are needed to spot birds. For more information, contact Lauren Hollenbeck at Lauren.Hollenbeck@houstontx.gov. VMS code: FR: eBird Monitoring (Lake Houston Wilderness Park)
Join Texas A&M AgriLife for a *new* virtual birding seminar – Hummer Week! Who needs Shark Week when you can join for Hummer Week and learn about Hummingbirds from experts all over the country! Hummer Week presentations will take place each day at 3 p.m. CST on August 15th – 19th. The presentation will be recorded for those who want to... Read More →
Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to volunteers@hbg.org. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)
Required reading: Unit 12 Ornithology 8:00 AM Ornithology - Bird Science Jim Renfro 9:00 AM Migration - A Year in the Life of a Bird Krien VerBerkmoes 10:00 AM Benefits of Birds Krien VerBerkmoes 10:30 AM Environmental Challenges Krien VerBerkmoes 11:00 AM Bluebirds Linda Crum VMS code: Initial training
Program: Invasives Beware Date: Every 3rd Saturday Time: 9 AM – 12 PM Description: Join the Jesse Jones Park Eradicators to remove invasive plant species and restore native habitats of Jones Park. VMS code : RM:JJones Park and Nature Center Description, removal of invasives
Huntsville State Park will be setting up a private course around the Nature Center for a geocaching adventure. Volunteers are needed to man a table and help guide families in starting geocaching. It's a fun and easy way to get people outdoors! Training on-site is available and staff will be there the majority of the... Read More →
NOTE: The Woodlands Township Environmental Services is an approved provider for all Texas Waters Specialist certification and recertification requirements. The next in-person lab training will be offered on Saturday, August 20 from 12:30-4:30p. For additional information, contact Teri MacArthur (tmacarthur@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or 281-210-3928). Get certified! Join the corps of well-informed volunteers who provide education, service and... Read More →
Attending one of the virtual training classes on either August 24th or 25th and then the August 28th in-person session is required to become a Houston Botanic Garden docent. Please RSVP to volunteers@hbg.org. VMS code: AT: Specific project (Houston Botanic Garden docent training)