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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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 →
NLCP Level 3 - Installing and Maintaining Native Landscapes (9/14/24) The class will be offered Live via Zoom Saturday, September 14th from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm. In addition to installation and maintenance tips, the class will include pruning and invasive removal demonstrations, plant walk videos, live instruction, and Q&A. This class will highlight: The differences... Read More →
Event: An Informal Webinar Chat with Biologist Avery Tatters (US EPA): an introduction to dissolved biotoxin and algal bloom research taking place along the Texas Gulf Coast Webinar Link: https://ltbasinchapter.my.webex.com/ltbasinchapter.my/j.php?MTID=m0bd0d02b31a638cd947bf3f345748e46 Seeking Texas Master Naturalists Volunteers to assist with data collection! Avery O. Tatters is a biologist at the Gulf Ecosystem Measurement and Modeling Division within... Read More →
Title: Spanish for Naturalists Speaker: Ernesto Garcia-Ortega, Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, and Wendy Anderson, Nature Trackers Biologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife. Description: ¡Español para naturalistas! Join Spanish speaking Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists and learn the Spanish names for common trees, plants, flowers, animals, birds, and insects. Prior knowledge of the Spanish language is... Read More →
NOTE from Coastal Prairie Chapter, TMN: An astronaut in Dr. Lindgren’s position is pulled in so many critical directions beyond his immediate control. Many lives depend upon his work. He will be present with us some day, when everything aligns perfectly, and it will be our great honor to receive him. We extend our gratitude... Read More →
What: Heartwood Chapter Board Meeting When: First Wednesday, 6:30-8:00p Venue: Zoom (Contact mailto:heartwoodpres@gmail.com for a link.) VMS: CB: Chapter Meeting: Heartwood (Specify – attended board meeting)
Register today for our Webinar on September 4th at 2:00 (central). Be sure to register before sales end on September 3rd. Webinar with Brenda Kessler, Project Manager, Children & Nature Network There is growing momentum worldwide to scale school ground greening as a sensible and thoughtful approach to increase climate resilience, enhance biodiversity, improve health and education... Read More →
Tue September 3, 2024 - Tue October 29, 2024, 10 a.m. - noon — Virtual * Every Tuesday & Thursday * 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... 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 →
Interested in certification as a Texas Waters Specialist? The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department (ES) is a partner for this program of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. All needed training hours for initial certification, and ample volunteering opportunities for annual re-certification as Water Specialists are provided by the ES Department. The monthly 2-hour Online classes resume... Read More →
