We’re keeping the woods in The Woodlands! With traditions like the Arbor Day Tree Giveaway and Community Tree Planting, residents enhance their environment and support local ecosystems with native plants. Learn more about how we’re cultivating beauty and sustainability for future generations with your help!
Environmental Services honors three exemplary recipients for the 2025 Volunteer of the Year awards: Matthew Zielinski, the Individual Volunteer; Indovinya Green Team, the Corporate Volunteer Group; and Montgomery County Master Gardener Composting Team, the Volunteer Group. Their dedication to community service and sustainability significantly impacts the environment, fostering a cleaner, greener future. Thank you to our honorees for their commitment to The Woodlands!
In 2025, over 2,600 passionate volunteers dedicated 11,747 hours to environmental initiatives in The Woodlands Township. From adopting paths to tackling invasive species, every effort helps preserve The Woodlands’ beauty. Join the movement today and make a remarkable difference in your community!
The Woodlands boasts over 250 miles of pathways, nurtured by 143 dedicated volunteer groups through the Adopt-A-Path program. In 2025, these volunteers removed more than 4,000 gallons of litter, ensuring our natural spaces remain clean and green year-round. Join this impactful initiative to preserve the woods in The Woodlands and make a difference in your community today!
This summer, you can positively impact our waterways by joining Nurdle Patrol, a citizen science project that encourages everyone to search for tiny plastic nurdles along rivers and beaches. In just ten minutes, your findings can aid researchers and promote environmental protection, showing that every effort counts in combating plastic pollution.
Join us in celebrating the impactful contributions of volunteer interns Rose and Grace to our Environmental Services team. Passionate about sustainability, these future leaders inspire positive environmental change, leaving a lasting legacy within our community. Read more about their summer work and where they’re off to next!
Celebrate Earth Month with The Woodlands Township this April! Discover green challenges, educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and family-friendly events while fostering a love for our planet. Together, let’s make every day Earth Day!
The Woodlands Township celebrated its connection to nature with the 49th annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway and the 11th Community Tree Planting event. During these events, 15,000 seedlings were distributed, and 1,355 trees were planted to enhance local ecosystems, benefiting wildlife and improving air and water quality. Learn more about the incredible work of our residents, volunteers, and staff to keep the woods in The Woodlands!
As we enter 2025, Environmental Services invites community members to volunteer and get involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing local ecological health. In 2024, volunteers contributed 4,500 hours, achieving significant waste reduction and habitat restoration. Opportunities range from one-time events to ongoing commitments, supporting cleanups, recycling, and pollinator programs.
Each year, we celebrate individuals dedicated to improving our community. This year’s honor goes to Dawn Brubaker, the 2024 Environmental Services Volunteer of the Year. Dawn passionately promotes biodiversity and sustainable agriculture through her extensive volunteering, positively impacting the environment and community, and inspiring others to engage in volunteerism for a greener future.
