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Walk for The Woods Project volunteers

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

The Woods Project is hosting our 10th annual Walk for The Woods Project event, presented by ENGIE, on Saturday, November 13, 2021 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 students from low-income communities.  Over 180 students are expected to participate in our 2-week […]

Summer Trip Information Session

The Woods Project - Online via Zoom

Learn more about The Woods Project's two-week summer trip! Our students get the incredible opportunity to travel to California or Washington for two weeks next summer and hike and camp with TWP.  This session is for parents, guardians, family members, and students.  We will discuss dates, format, cost, and benefits.  Please plan to join us […]

Gear Inventory

New Warehouse 4720 Clinton Dr, TX 77020, Houston, TX, United States

Gear Inventory, Cleaning and Move Prep - Calling all volunteers! 40 Volunteers needed! Annual Gear Day - Every MLK Day, we get together to survey, clean, manage and fix all TWP gear in order to have it ready for the upcoming spring and summer semesters. This year we will need 40 volunteers so that we […]

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, […]

Spring Weekend Trip #1

Sam Houston National Forest or Big Thicket Backpacking Trip This is a great opportunity for your students and leaders to have a little glimpse of what to expect on their summer trip. The groups will hike about 10 – 12 miles total over the course of Saturday and Sunday morning. We are looking for folks […]

Spring Weekend Trip #2

Brazos Bend State Park 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX

Brazos Bend State Park We will be doing some hiking, biking, and exploring of the 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. Both Friday and Saturday nights will be spent […]

Spring Weekend Trip #3

Sam Houston National Forest or Big Thicket Backpacking Trip This is a great opportunity for your students and leaders to have a little glimpse of what to expect on their summer trip. The groups will hike about 10 – 12 miles total over the course of Saturday and Sunday morning. We are looking for folks […]

Annual Luncheon

The Junior League of Houston 1811 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX, United States

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’s most underserved youth. The Woods Project trip changes lives in a thousand different ways.  In the woods, students gain new confidence, develop critical life […]

Spring Weekend Trip #4

Huntsville State Park 565 Park Road 40 West, Huntsville, TX

Huntsville State Park Sign up today for a weekend filled with plenty of water activities. The group of students and volunteers will spend half of their day canoeing and the other half kayaking with some fun group games mixed in. All skill levels welcome and appreciated! Both Friday and Saturday nights will be spent camping […]