Brazos Bend State Park Join us for a rewarding weekend at Brazos Bend State Park, where our Junior Leaders will step into leadership roles while assisting with group activities. As a volunteer, you'll support their growth by guiding them in tasks such as hiking, biking, camp setup, and teaching outdoor skills to newly accepted […]
Come help us wash our backpacks! Every summer we put our gear through a lot of use. Since backpacks are only washed every couple of years, they are now in […]
Lake Livingston Kayaking or Memorial Park Backpacking Lake Livingston Canoeing/Kayaking: The Woods Project will once again be partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife through Texas Outdoor Families. We will spend […]
Come help us wash our tents! Our tents get a lot of use and after several years of use they are in desperate need of washing. We will meet at The Woods Project office and wash our tents using a bin method. This is a first for us and we are not sure how many […]
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 […]
