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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Join Teri MacArthur. Details will be added as the event approaches. NOTE: This AT is open to all Heartwood members. It also counts toward Texas Waters Certification for those who are certifying. For those not certifying as Texas Waters Specialist: VMS Code: AT: Woodlands Township (specify water-related class or lab) For those certifying as Texas... Read More →
Join BirdNote and Black AF in STEM on Tuesday, May 28th at 12pm PST/3pm EST for a special Black Birders Week Virtual Event on Heat Islands and Summer Birding. The event will shed light on crucial aspects of urban bird and wildlife conservation against the backdrop of summer birding and rising temperatures. Moderated by Dara Miles... 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 →
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96391161204 Rachel Windham with the Houston Galevston Area Council will discuss the interconnectivity of local watersheds and some of the common challenges impacting the quality of water in our own Spring Creek. Rachel will also outline strategies for responding to these challenges that can be carried out at individual, local, and regional levels, including the Spring... 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 →
We have a special pop-up #TMNTuesday webinar this month! Title: Handheld Videographer: Capturing Quality Videos with Your Phone to Promote Your Chapter Date: May 21, 2024, from 12:00 - 1:00pm CT Speaker: Lee Smith, Wildlife Diversity Information Specialist, TPWD Description: Lee Smith is soliciting TMN Chapters around the state to shoot video of their members in action, in the... Read More →
Description: The Southern Region Fire Adaptation project aims to help strategic planning for fire risk management across the southern US. We conducted a comprehensive assessment of wildfire risk considering current conditions and future changes in climate and forests. This assessment helps identify areas where managing fuels can reduce risks and enhance resilience. We've created various spatial... Read More →
Wild pigs are an invasive species with cascading impacts to agriculture, property, and natural resources. Texas watersheds are particularly vulnerable to damage. Damage includes soil erosion, bacterial contamination, bank erosion and changes to vegetation, all of which affect water quality and wildlife. In this webinar we’ll discuss the impacts pigs have and the benefits of... Read More →
Description: The southeastern United States includes a wide range of fire-dependent ecosystems on public and private lands. Across the region, prescribed fire is the dominant form of fire on the landscape and it is used for a wide range of reasons, including ecosystem restoration. In many parts of the region, there are concerns that fire is... Read More →
You are invited to participate in Water Wednesdays on May 15th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Water Wednesdays is an educational series focused on #allthingswater. The presentation for next week will highlight the Texas Stream Team Monitoring Project. If you are not familiar with this citizen science project, please consider joining next Wednesday. Registration... Read More →
