Join The Woods Project in Houston's largest park for a chance to get your hands on gear and putting on a loaded backpack. We will pack our very own backpack, make our lunch, and head out for a hike with the gear. You will learn how to fit a backpack and all the other components […]
REGISTER TODAY! www.walkforthewoodsproject.org Walk for The Woods Project brings TWP students and supporters together for a 5K walking tour through the historic East End neighborhood and along the Buffalo Bayou, ending with family fun, food, and live music at BakerRipley Ripley House. It is our most important fundraiser of the year and promises to be […]
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 […]
The Woods Project students will work with Memorial Park Conservancy staff and volunteers on a service project to benefit the park. Interested in volunteering? Contact Miles White [email protected]
Come test yourself and climb with The Woods Project. Interested in volunteering? Contact Miles White [email protected].
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
