Have you been curious about volunteering for a weekend trip, but not quite sure what to expect? Then please join us for our Fall Volunteer Orientation! 6:00-6:30 Meet & Greet: Enjoy mingling with current and new volunteers. 6:30-8:30 Weekend Trip Orientation: The Woods Project Introduction Volunteer Opportunities Weekend Trip Outline Leader Roles and Responsibilities Safety and […]
Come help us wash & dry our sleeping bags! Every summer we put our down sleeping bags through a lot of use and by the end they are in desperate need of washing. Now is the time to prepare them for our upcoming weekend camping trips. The most challenging part is drying our down sleeping […]
For those that are unavailable for the in-person class we have scheduled a virtual trip leader orientation. It is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25 at 7pm. It will be held over Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the class. Attendees will be required to have their cameras on during […]
Brazos Bend State Park Join us for a rewarding weekend at Brazos Bend State Park, where our Junior Leaders will step into leadership roles while assisting with group activities. As a volunteer, you'll support their growth by guiding them in tasks such as hiking, biking, camp setup, and teaching outdoor skills to newly accepted […]
Come help us wash our backpacks! Every summer we put our gear through a lot of use. Since backpacks are only washed every couple of years, they are now in desperate need of washing. Please join us at The Woods Project offices on Monday, September 30th and help us spray down and hang our backpacks. […]
Lake Livingston Kayaking or Memorial Park Backpacking Lake Livingston Canoeing/Kayaking: The Woods Project will once again be partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife through Texas Outdoor Families. We will spend both Friday and Saturday nights camping along the shores of Lake Livingston at Lake Livingston State Park. On Saturday, the group will be split into […]
Come help us wash our tents! Our tents get a lot of use and after several years of use they are in desperate need of washing. We will meet at The Woods Project office and wash our tents using a bin method. This is a first for us and we are not sure how many […]
The Walk for The Woods Project The Woods Project is hosting our 13th annual Walk for The Woods Project event, presented by ENGIE, on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at BakerRipley- Ripley House. The Walk is our largest fundraiser of the year and will help us provide life-changing leadership development opportunities to even more Houston high school […]
Martin Dies Jr Service Project or Turkey Creek Backpacking Martin Dies, Jr.: The Woods Project will once again be partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife through Texas Outdoor Families. We will spend both Friday and Saturday nights camping along the shores of Steinhagen Reservoir at Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. On Saturday we will be […]
Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary or Turkey Creek Backpacking Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary: The Woods Project is excited to have access to explore this private nature sanctuary located just outside of Houston. We will day hike parts of the 655-acre sanctuary, exploring the local fauna and wildlife. This trip will combine camping with a service learning […]
Run, Walk, Donate, or Volunteer to Help Us Make a Difference! The Houston Marathon is an annual marathon held every January in Houston, Texas. With thousands of runners and spectators, it is the largest single day sporting event in the city. It is run concurrently with a half marathon. The Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco […]
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 […]
