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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Week of Events
Ninth Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz
The 9th Annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz returns in October (https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/bioblitz). Mark your calendars now and get ready for some photographic fun and the opportunity to contribute to community science! Dates: October 11-27, 2024 Join the fun: All ages and abilities are encouraged to find pollinators and nectar-producing plants and take photos to share with friends!... Read More →
Spring Creek Nature Trail Weekly Bird Survey
Spring Creek Nature Trail Weekly Bird Survey
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 →
Kleb Woods Volunteer Opportunity
Kleb Woods Volunteer Opportunity
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
W. G. Jones State Forest Work Day
W. G. Jones State Forest Work Day
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)
Garden and Greenhouse Day at Jesse H. Jones
Garden and Greenhouse Day at Jesse H. Jones
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 at Mercer
Blossom Brigade: Pollinator Garden Work at Mercer
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 →
Wildlife Wednesday: Fossils at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Wildlife Wednesday: Fossils at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Wildlife Wednesday: Fossils October 16th, 2024 10:00am-11:00am Location: 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, Tx 77338 Join Jerrel Geisler for National Fossils Day! We will look at fossils that occur in Texas and other places. What caused fossils to occur and why are they here? We will demonstrate how fossils are formed and see if we can... Read More →
Population Genetics of the Crawfish Frog
Population Genetics of the Crawfish Frog
Presenters: Russell Pfau, Professor, Tarleton State University, Department of Biological Sciences and Toby Hibbitts, Research Scientist, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute Webinar Description: The Crawfish Frog is associated with prairie habitats, which are rapidly being lost due to human activities. Populations of this species have declined in areas where these habitats have been lost. Habitat fragmentation... Read More →
Webinar Series on Climate Change
Webinar Series on Climate Change
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 →
My Journey with Natives & Native Landscaping Tips
My Journey with Natives & Native Landscaping Tips
Presenters: Doreen Gallevo and Reba Wiles Houston Chapter Board Members will share their stories with our membership and summarize their experiences with urban habitat gardening. Join us this evening for two brief presentations on personal stories and helpful tips on garden maintenance that will inspire you on your own native plant journey. Please join... Read More →
NLCP Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes for Montgomery County
NLCP Level 3: Installation and Maintenance of Native Landscapes for Montgomery County
Registration Link Summary Learn how to install and maintain your native plant landscape! NLCP is a state-wide program, but classes focus on the characteristics and plants in the region in which they are taught. This class is presented by the Pines & Prairies chapter and is specific to the Montgomery, Grimes and Walker County areas.... Read More →
Lake Creek Preserve Public Hikes
Lake Creek Preserve Public Hikes
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)
W.G. Jones State Forest Centennial Celebration
W.G. Jones State Forest Centennial Celebration
The staff at W. G. Jones State Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with our centennial festival at the W. G. Jones State Forest. This is an opportunity to be an essential part of the W.G. Jones State Forest Centennial Celebration, a landmark event celebrating 100 years of Texas State Forests, Passionate volunteers are needed... Read More →
Weekend Wildlife: Lizards at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Weekend Wildlife: Lizards at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
Weekend Wildlife: Lizards October 19th, 2024 10:00am-11:00am Location: 20634 Kenswick Dr. Humble, Tx 77338 Join Martin DeVore to learn about the most popular common residents of Jesse Jones Park - the Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis). From their habitat to their habits, you will learn where best to look for them, what they eat, and how... Read More →