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 […]
Due to the chance of freezing temperatures we have decided to make some changes to our annual MLK Day of Service. Our focus will move away from doing lots of counts and instead shift towards getting things prepped for our upcoming trips. We are changing the location and the time to avoid the worst of […]
TWP's Junior Leaders Program is making Houston a little greener! Support an organization dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of Memorial Park! Volunteers are an integral part of the Park's restoration and maintenance. Join The Woods Project as we help out behind the scenes planting trees or removing invasive species. Volunteer events happen rain […]
Have you been curious about volunteering for a weekend trip, but not quite sure what to expect? Then please join us for our Spring Volunteer Orientation! 6:00-6:30 Meet & Greet: Enjoy mingling with current and new volunteers. 6:30-8:30 Weekend Trip Leader Orientation: The Woods Project Introduction Volunteer Opportunities Weekend Trip Outline Leader Roles and Responsibilities Safety […]
Memorial Park Backpacking Weekend Workshop Take a hike in Memorial Park with TWP and friends! Get your hands on our backpacking gear and get in a good workout! We will be simulating a backpacking experience by hiking around Memorial Park with packs; this is a great opportunity to test out what a Summer Trip is […]
Brazos Bend Stargazing We will be doing some hiking, exploration, and stargazing of this nearby 4,897-acre state park. Brazos Bend is known for its alligator population and unique features to this part of Texas, so come ready to see some incredible wildlife while spending the day outside exploring. Depending on availability, we will visit the […]
The Woods Project needs your help as we prepare backpacking meals for our 2025 summer trips. We will be preparing over a thousand dinner servings for the back country, and we cannot put it all together without your help. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable clothes. We will provide a light dinner and […]
Bayou Biking Weekend Workshop The Woods Project is partnering with Precinct 1 for an educational and fun bike ride for the students! We will explore some urban trails and discuss the differences between constructed versus natural waterways and the importance of bayous in the city. We will have a limited number of bikes so we […]
Huntsville State Park Kayaking The Woods Project will be partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife spending Saturday night camping at Huntsville State Park. On Saturday, the group will be split so everyone will spend a half day out on the water kayaking and the other half day hiking, geocaching, and fishing. Students will depart from […]
