Events

Little Thicket Backpacking We will be returning to the amazing Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary to practice out backpacking! Students will be split into backpacking groups and emulate a packout (similar […]

Armand Bayou Nature Center Students will spend the morning and afternoon exploring this large and diverse urban wilderness. It houses a few different ecosystems and students will participate in a […]

Stephen F. Austin State Park Hiking The Woods Project will be spending Saturday night camping at Stephen F. Austin State Park. On Saturday, the group will be split so everyone […]

Run, Walk, Donate, or Volunteer to Help Us Make a Difference! The Houston Marathon is an annual marathon held every January in Houston, Texas for over 50 years. With thousands […]

This year we are hosting our very first Wilderness First Responder (WFR) bridge class! If you have a current Wilderness First Aid certificate and are interested in participating in our summer program as a leader this might be the course for you! It is a hybrid course with a mix of in-person and virtual classes. […]

Please join us at our MLK Day of Service . This year our focus will move away from just doing counts and shift towards getting things prepped for our upcoming spring and summer trips. We currently plan to host our First Aid Restock and Summer Food Prep events at our MLK Day of Service. We […]

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 […]

Brazos Bend State Park Camping Our first trip of the season will be at Brazos Bend 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. Saturday night will be spent camping at […]

Galveston State Park Galveston is a great location for kayaking with opportunities to see the beach and the bay. We are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife for our kayak weekend in Galveston Bay. This is a great opportunity for the students to see a different side of Galveston Island. Both Friday and Saturday evening […]

Reserve your seat today! Join us at our Annual Luncheon to meet The Woods Project alumni, hear their inspiring stories of transformation, and learn more about how we are changing the life trajectory of Houston students. The Woods Project trip changes lives in a thousand different ways.  In the woods, students gain new confidence, develop […]

Please join us to help prepare for our summer program!  On this day, we will be taking all of the camping equipment needed for our summer trips. We will be organizing everything into backpacking groups, and then stuffing things into gearbags that will be shipped across the country so our students and leaders can use the […]

Please join us to help prepare for our summer program!  On this day, we will be taking all of the camping equipment needed for our summer trips. We will be organizing everything into backpacking groups, and then stuffing things into gearbags that will be shipped across the country so our students and leaders can use the […]