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 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 →
Speaker: Paul Gregg Bio: Paul Gregg is an advanced amateur photographer with a special interest in photographing birds. He has presented to several local birding, wildlife, and camera clubs. Paul is retired from the Harris County Adult Probation Department and the U. S. Air Force. Title: “Fall Migration and What Type of Birder are You?” Subject:... Read More →
Speaker: Jessica Bullard, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Brazos Bend State Park Bio: Jessica has worked for Brazos Bend State Park for 4 years at the nature center concentrating on public education and our ambassador animals. She has always loved wildlife and often scared her mother by bringing animals home. She still loves wildlife and the outdoors... Read More →
Location: SHSU Woodlands Campus; 3380 College Park Dr or online via Zoom Speaker: Jessica Bullard, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Brazos Bend State Park Bio: Jessica has worked for Brazos Bend State Park for 4 years at the nature center concentrating on public education and our ambassador animals. She has always loved wildlife and often scared her... Read More →
Location: SHSU Woodlands Campus; 3380 College Park Dr or online via Zoom Presentation Title: Exploring the 5 Critical Wetland Areas and Wetland Watch Hub Tools Summary: During this presentation, Alenka Cardenas, Wetland Outreach Coordinator at Bayou City Waterkeeper, will provide an in-depth overview of the 5 Critical Wetland Areas, highlighting their significance and current conservation... Read More →
Location: SHSU Woodlands Campus; 3380 College Park Dr or online via Zoom Everyone is welcome to come at 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Presenter: Mary Warwick with the Houston Humane Society’s Wildlife Center Mary and her organization were instrumental in saving over 2,000 bats from several locations during the January 2024 freeze. She will share details... Read More →
Interns: This is the initial training schedule. Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code: Initial Training (Description: Class #11 - Entomology and Herpetology)
Heartwood Chapter Meetings are scheduled monthly on the second Wednesday (except December) at 6:30 p.m. on the first floor of Sam Houston State University, Woodlands Campus, 3380 College Park Dr, The Woodlands. April Meeting In celebration of Volunteer Awareness Month, we will hear from three of our partner organizations: The Woodlands Township - Grace DeCarlo... Read More →
Interns: This is the initial training schedule. Any changes communicated by the committee take precedence over this schedule. VMS Code: Initial Training (Description: Class #8 - Forest Eco-Systems; Red Cockaded Woodpecker)
Date and Time: February 15, 2024, from 7-8p Delivery: In-person (SHSU – The Woodlands at 3380 College Park Drive, Room 230) and via Zoom with advance registration required Presenter: Pines and Prairies and Heartwood Chapter member Patti Thompson Topic: Native Plants and Your Homeowner Association Business Meeting: Vote on the three open board positions – Bob Dailey, President; Helen Capozzelli, Secretary; Jay Gowen, Director at... Read More →
