Week of Events
2023 Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification Course
WAFA is a comprehensive training course that teaches students how to handle medical emergencies when they are in remote areas and miles from help or when contacting emergency services is not possible (such as in a natural disaster). Students leave prepared for situations that involve severe environments, prolonged patient care, and improvised equipment. All Blackwood…
2023 Nature Camp: Session 1
Blackwood Nature Camp is a week-long overnight camp in Hempstead, TX for ages 8-14. Our goal is simple: get kids outside and active! Campers enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming (swim test required), archery, paddle boarding, and forest games. They take classes like natural dyeing, cane-pole fishing, and cooking. They learn about wildlife in…
Volunteer Day at Landfarm
Volunteer Day at Landfarm
Blackwood would not exist without you, our incredibly passionate volunteers. The easiest way to get involved is at our weekly Wednesday volunteer days from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. As a thank you, we will provide a fresh farm lunch for all volunteers afterward. Please fill out the form so we can get an accurate…
Volunteer at the Skyfarm
Volunteer at the Skyfarm
Join us on Fridays for a volunteer work day at the Skyfarm, the one-acre rooftop farm atop the POST in downtown Houston. Fill out this form to reserve your spot.
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Shop the Blackwood stand at Urban Harvest Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. As one of the largest farmers' markets in Texas, Urban Harvest supports over 100 local vendors and producers, all within 180 miles of Houston. Be a part of the good food movement and support Blackwood! Saturday Farmers Market…