• Walk for The Woods Project – Volunteers

    BakerRipley Ripley House 4414 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX

    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 […]

  • Fall Weekend Trip #2

    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 […]

  • Fall Weekend Trip #3

    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 […]

  • Houston Marathon Race Weekend

    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 […]

  • MLK Day of Service- Gear Inventory & Trip Prep

    The Woods Project 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • JLP Service Day: Memorial Park Conservancy

    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 […]

  • Trip Volunteer Orientation

    The Woods Project 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • Spring Weekend Workshop #1

    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 […]

  • Spring Weekend Trip #1

    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 […]

  • Summer Food Pack

    The Woods Project 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • Spring Weekend Workshop #2

    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 […]

  • Spring Weekend Trip #2

    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 […]