Weekend Workshop: Bike Houston

The Woods Project students and volunteers will meet at MacGregor Park.  No need to be a biking expert to join, but participants should know how to ride a bike.  This will not be the longest ride ever but it will be a longer ride. Interested in volunteering? Contact Miles White miles@thewoodsproject.org.

Weekend Workshop: Backpacking in Memorial Park

Join The Woods Project in Houston's largest park for a chance to get your hands on gear and putting on a loaded backpack.  We will pack our very own backpack, make our lunch, and head out for a hike with the gear.  You will learn how to fit a backpack and all the other components […]

Walk for The Woods Project, presented by ENGIE

Ripley House 4410 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

REGISTER TODAY!      www.walkforthewoodsproject.org Walk for The Woods Project brings TWP students and supporters together for a 5K walking tour through the historic East End neighborhood and along the Buffalo Bayou, ending with family fun, food, and live music at BakerRipley Ripley House.  It is our most important fundraiser of the year and promises to be […]

Weekend Workshop: Service Project at Memorial Park

The Woods Project students will work with Memorial Park Conservancy staff and volunteers on a service project to benefit the park. Interested in volunteering? Contact Miles White miles@thewoodsproject.org

Weekend Workshop: Climbing Camp

Come test yourself and climb with The Woods Project. Interested in volunteering? Contact Miles White miles@thewoodsproject.org.

Virtual Spring Weekend Volunteer Orientation

Virtual via Zoom TX

Have you been curious about volunteering for a weekend trip, but not quite sure what to expect? Then please join us as we kick off the new school semester with a Spring Volunteer Leader Orientation! 6:00-6:30 Meet & Greet: Enjoy e-mingling with current and new volunteers. 6:30-8:00 Orientation: Topics will include: Weekend trip schedule & activities Gear information […]

College and Career Readiness Workshops

Houston Botanic Garden 1 Botanic Lane, Houston, TX, United States

As a part of our mission to provide underserved students with opportunities to develop critical skills for success, The Woods Project recognizes the need to outfit students with appropriate resources, tools, and mentors to access new trails and destinations. The Woods Project is excited to host its annual College and Career Readiness Workshop on Saturday, […]

Summer Trips – Apostle Islands

This sea kayaking trip in the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior is for students who are alumni of our summer program and are enrolled in our Junior Leaders Program.

Summer Trips – Bold & Gold

This summer, our students and volunteer leaders will spend two weeks in the North Cascade and Olympic National Parks with YMCA Bold & Gold.

Summer Trips – Donner Pass/Desolation Wilderness

This summer, our students and volunteer leaders will spend two weeks just west of Lake Tahoe, in the Donner Pass/Desolation Wilderness area.  The first week will be spent in an outdoor educational setting with a front country partner, and the second week will be spent backpacking.

Walk for The Woods Project

Ripley House 4410 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

REGISTER TODAY!      www.walkforthewoodsproject.org Walk for The Woods Project brings TWP students and supporters together for a 5K walking tour through the historic East End neighborhood and along the Buffalo Bayou, ending with family fun, food, and live music at BakerRipley Ripley House.  It is our most important fundraiser of the year and promises to be […]

MLK Day of Service – Gear Inventory and Tent Setup

Bayland Park 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston, United States

This is our biggest gear volunteer day of the year!  On this day, we will count all of our gear so that we will be prepared for spring and summer trips, as well as set up all of our tents to ensure that they are in good working order after so much use in the […]