W.G. Jones State Forest - Texas A&M Forest Service

03/11/2026

03/07/2026

03/06/2026

FREE FOREST YOGA IS BACK! 👋

Join us this Saturday, March 7th out at WG Jones State Forest for some all levels yoga!

Led by GREEN Team member, Stephanie .anie

A few changes from last year. We will meet on the NORTH SIDE of 1488 instead of the SOUTH SIDE.

New start time is ✨ 8:30am ✨ instead of 9am.

We will meet on the first Saturday for March, April and May at 8:30am - 9:30am.

Come prepared! Yoga mat, towel, water and whatever ever else brings you joy during your practice.

Feel free to stay after and enjoy the forests many trails! 👀

Please fill out the waiver below 👇

https://thewoodlandsgreen.wufoo.com/forms/q13cir5m05fcpxq/

Arrive 10-15 minutes before class begins. Restrooms and parking will be available. If you arrive after start time, please navigate to the back right of the parking lot.

We hope to see you in the forest, yogis! 🙏

🌿 The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.
💻 https://thewoodlandsgreen.org
📩 [email protected]
📩 [email protected]

03/04/2026

Virtually Wild! Texas: Saving a Rare Texas Woodpecker from Extinction

March 18, 2026 • 9:00–9:45 AM
March 18, 2026 • 10:00–10:45 AM
Register at: https://esc4.net/virtually-wild-texas-program/

W. G. Jones State Forest is proud to partner with Region 4 Education Service Center to offer this Virtually Wild! Texas program. These virtual field trips introduce classes to ecosystems, wildlife conservation, and careers in natural resource management.
This session focuses on the threatened red-cockaded woodpecker and the ongoing efforts across the southeastern United States to protect this rare species. Participants will learn how foresters and wildlife biologists manage habitat, use technology to monitor nests, and apply specialized tree‑climbing and wildlife survey techniques.

Cost: Free
Audience: Planned for grades 2–5 (all ages welcome)
TEKS Alignment
Science:
• Grade 2 – 2A, 3C, 4A, 9A, 9B, 9C, 10A
• Grade 3 – 3C, 4A, 9A, 9B, 9C, 10A
• Grade 4 – 3C, 4A, 9A, 10A, 10B
• Grade 5 – 3C, 4A, 9A, 9C, 10A
Social Studies:
• Grade 4 – 8A, 8C

Educators can find additional Virtually Wild! Texas resources by visiting https://www.hereinhouston.org/
We look forward to sharing the forest and its wildlife with classrooms across Texas!

Humble Independent School District Aldine ISD New Caney ISD HOC (Homeschoolers of Conroe) Montgomery TX Homeschool Woodlands Moms Homeschool Texas Homeschool Events

03/02/2026

What a great afternoon here at W.G. Jones State Forest! 🌲
The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.'s Junior Urban Naturalists Club visit was a big hit.
GREEN Team member Stephanie brought her awesome knowledge of rocks and minerals, and we all enjoyed a creekside walk to discover local agate, quartz, and petrified wood. Lots of smiles out on the trail today!
Thanks to everyone who came out and for The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. for leading this event. We loved having you here!

02/24/2026

Friendly reminder to our W.G. Jones State Forest Visitors!
We’re grateful to see so many people enjoying the forest, but we need your help keeping it safe, clean, and protected for everyone, including the wildlife that lives here. Recently, we’ve seen an increase in unauthorized motor vehicle use, UAV/drone activity, and improper waste disposal.

Please remember to follow all State Forest Visitor Guidelines while on the property:
• No unauthorized motorized vehicles. ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and other motorized vehicles are not permitted on forest lands.
• UAVs/drones are prohibited. This is to protect sensitive habitat, including that of the red‑cockaded woodpecker.
• Pack out all trash, including dog waste bags.
• Pets must remain leashed at all times.
• Do not collect plants, animals, firewood, or other natural resources without written permission.
• No campfires, camping, or target shooting without proper authorization.
• Forest hours are dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
• No alcohol is allowed on state forest lands.

Texas A&M Forest Service representatives may ask anyone violating these guidelines to leave the property.

If you are unsure whether an activity is allowed, please contact us:
Conroe District Office
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (936) 273‑2261
If you see visitors who are not following forest guidelines, first of all, be kind and, if you feel comfortable, direct them to the Texas State Forest Visitor Guidelines.

Let’s work together to respect the forest and maintain this wonderful resource for our community!

02/10/2026

01/30/2026

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year; Tree Planting Season! Join us at your local community's 2026 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway event and grab some free seedlings for your home or community!

Upcoming Tree Giveaway Locations & Dates:

The Woodlands Township
Location: The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park
6055 Creekside Forest Dr, Spring, TX 77389
Date: January 31
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

City of Hempstead
Location: AgriLife Extension Office
846 6th St, Hempstead, TX 77445
Date: February 20
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

City of Conroe
Location: Founders Plaza
205 Metcalf St, Conroe, TX 77301
Date: February 28
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

City of Montgomery
Location: Montgomery Community Center
FM 149 & College St, Montgomery, TX 77356
Date: February 28
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

City of Willis
Location: H‑E‑B Willis
12350 I‑45, Willis, TX 77378
Date: March 14
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Come out, learn about tree planting and care, and help support a greener community! A variety of species will be offered while supplies last.

01/13/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2026
W.G. Jones State Forest Prescribed Burn Notice

Conroe, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service will be conducting an additional prescribed burn on W.G. Jones State Forest this Friday, January 16, 2026, weather permitting.

This burn is part of standard forest management efforts to restore species habitats, reduce undergrowth, and enhance community safety.

It will take place between I-45 and SH 242, south of FM 1488 within the forest boundaries.

Objectives:
Reduce vegetative fuel to prevent wildfires
Improve safety through better access and visibility
Enhance wildlife habitat by increasing sunlight to the forest floor
Facilitate inter-departmental training for emergency response

W.G. Jones State Forest
1328 FM 1488 Road
Conroe, TX 77384
LAT 30.226294 N
LONG -95.496646 W

Texas A&M Forest Service will notify surrounding city and fire officials, residents, and forest users through email and posted signage in nearby right-of-ways. Firefighters and equipment will be on-site as a precaution.

For safety reasons, certain areas of the forest will be closed to the public during the burn.

01/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2026
W.G. Jones State Forest Prescribed Burn Notice

Conroe, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service will be conducting a prescribed burn on W.G. Jones State Forest this Thursday, January 15, 2026, weather permitting.

This burn is part of standard forest management efforts to restore species habitats, reduce undergrowth, and enhance community safety.

It will take place between I-45 and SH 242, south of FM 1488 within the forest boundaries.

Objectives:
Reduce vegetative fuel to prevent wildfires
Improve safety through better access and visibility
Enhance wildlife habitat by increasing sunlight to the forest floor
Facilitate inter-departmental training for emergency response

W.G. Jones State Forest
1328 FM 1488 Road
Conroe, TX 77384
LAT 30.216533 N
LONG 95.494167 W

Texas A&M Forest Service will notify surrounding city and fire officials, residents, and forest users through email and posted signage in nearby right-of-ways. Firefighters and equipment will be on-site as a precaution.

For safety reasons, certain areas of the forest will be closed to the public during the burn.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all! 🦃🌲

🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🌳

Today, we reflect on the many things we're thankful for - one of which is trees, the health benefits they provide, and products they create! What are you thankful for this year?

11/24/2025

Fallen leaves have many benefits to our ecosystem when left alone but can also become a wildfire hazard if they remain in the wrong places. Which creates the question, what should we do with them?

The key to leaves around your home is finding the balance between removing and leaving them.

To help protect your home from wildfires, leaves should be removed from the first five feet – usually the gutters, the garden beds that touch the home and where leaves gather up against wooden fences and wooden decks.

For the rest of your yard, the best thing to do is leave the leaves where they fall. This mimics the natural setting of a forest. Over time, leaves break down and become beneficial organic material and provide food and shelter to many insects and organisms.

Read more here: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/what-to-do-with-fallen-leaves/