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We have various events throughout the year and would love for you to join us in the woods!
If you’re interested in hosting an event at Woodlands Preserve please email info@woodlandsconservancy.org.
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Earth Day Clean-up Hike
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LACelebrate Earth day by volunteering to help us clean up the trail! We will be combining our clean-up efforts with a short guided hike to learn about bottomland forests as we pick up litter and pull invasive plants. The hike will be approximately 1 mile. Come prepared with closed toe shoes, water and sunscreen. Gloves […]
Palmetto Pals Owl Prowl & Networking Event
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAJoin our Palmetto Pals, Woodlands Conservancy's Professionals Group, for an evening naturalist guided hike on the trails in search of our local owl species. Before our hike we'll enjoy Port Orleans Brewing Company beverages and snacks, while we network with other professionals and talk about future volunteer days, fundraisers and social hours. This fun event will […]
International Migratory Bird Day – Banding Open House
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAIn celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, stop by the Woodlands Trail banding station any time between 7:00 am and 12:00 pm to observe. You will have the chance to see wild birds up close and learn about how we use banding to monitor bird populations. The station is located at the picnic table 1/4 […]
Plant Identification Workshop
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAIf you want to learn to recognize many of the common plants of the coastal Gulf South, the names of those plants, and how to identify other plants, this is the workshop for you! The workshop will be an all-day field trip, where you can see the plants in their natural environment. You will be […]
Edible Plant Workshop
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAIf you want to learn to recognize and taste many of the common edible plants of the coastal Gulf South, this is the workshop for you. The workshop will be half-day field trip, where you can see the plants in their natural environment. You will be given BRF’s (Best Recognizing Features) for each plant […]
Owl Prowl – October 19
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAJoin us in kicking off the fall season with our first Owl Prowl on October 19! We will be learning about nocturnal wildlife, experiencing the forest after dark, and searching for some spectacular owls! TICKETS
Woodlands Q50 Race
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAOwl Prowl – October 26th
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAGet ready for our second Owl Prowl of October! Halloween is right around the corner, so come join us and kick off the festivities with a spooky night time hike! We will be learning about nocturnal wildlife, experiencing the forest after dark, and searching for some spectacular owls! Purchase Tickets Here
Falconry Presentation
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAWoodlands Conservancy is excited to host a falconry presentation led by Sally Farrell, of Wind in My Feathers, starting at 10:30 a.m on Nov. 3rd! "Sally Farrell received her training at the Wildbird Rehabilitation Center of the New Orleans Audubon Zoo. She is a raptor rehabilitator and educator with state and federal permits for New […]
Veterans Day: WWII History Tour
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAJoin Julia Russ for a 3 mile guided hike to the WWII Ammunition Magazines! Help us honor our troops by learning about the cultural and military history of the property now known as Woodlands Trail. This will include the early history of the area followed by the plantation era. Julia will also be sharing unique […]
Introduction to Hiking in the Wild
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LANew to hiking? Come join us for a FREE outing led by Naomi Yoder. You will be introduced to gear and clothing that can make your hikes more comfortable and enjoyable. We'll practice some techniques to help you hike more efficiently, and cover skills such as route finding and emergency preparedness. With her wealth of […]
September Bird Banding at Woodlands Trail
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LABird Banding at Woodlands Trail has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 28. If you are planning on volunteering, make sure you bring enough liquids to keep hydrated! Hopefully, October will bring some cooler weather. Please wear boots if you plan to come to Delacroix Preserve. Please let Jed know if you plan to attend […]
Family Owl Prowl
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAWe all give a hoot about owls! Join us for our family friendly Owl Prowl! We'll start the evening with a quick educational chat about our native owls while enjoying hot cocoa and cookies, and then head out on an evening guided hike along the trails in search of our resident owls. Please wear closed […]
Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival – Seed Planting
The Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival celebrates 30 years on the banks of the beautiful Tchefuncte River on October 12-13, 2019. Presented by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, this premier family event attracts over one hundred classic boats, hundreds of spectator boats, and wooden boat and music enthusiasts for this two-day celebration. With a dual […]
Owl Prowl
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAJoin us for an Owl Prowl suited for adults at Woodlands Trail! We'll start the evening with a quick educational chat about our native owls while enjoying beverages provided by a local brewery, and then head out on an evening guided hike along the trails in search of our resident species. Please wear closed toed […]
Bird Banding – October 19 – WLTR
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAVolunteers/Citizen Scientists will meet at the entrance pavilion at the head of Woodlands Trail at 6:45 a.m. Please be aware of the potential for heat-stress related injuries with the continuing heat and humidity. Bring water to stay hydrated. Please RSVP! Email feralbiologist@gmail.com to let Jed Pitre know that you will be attending.
Bird Banding at Delacroix Preserve – 10/20
Delacroix Preserve 700 Delacroix Road, New Orleans, LAVolunteers/Citizen Scientists please meet at 6:45 a.m. at the end of Delacroix Road Please be aware of the potential for heat-stress related injuries with the continuing heat and humidity. Bring water to stay hydrated! It is highly recommended to wear boots at Delacroix Preserve as it is very wet. Please RSVP! Email feralbiologist@gmail.com to let […]
Owl Prowl
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAExperience the forest after dark on a hike guided by a Woodlands Conservancy Naturalist. Join them to learn about the owls that live and visit Woodlands Trail. We'll start the evening with a quick educational chat about our native owls and then head out on an evening guided hike along the trails in search of […]
Discover Your Forest
Woodlands Trail 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LAJoin us for a nature hike Saturday November 2nd at 9am at Woodlands Trail! This hike will be lead by our environmentalist and wildlife lover, Gina Checchio. During the hike she will show off the most fascinating plants, and beautiful native flowers blooming in your local greenscape, as well as any fun critters we come […]
Tree Planting Party
Come help us save the planet with a shovel, a cold adult beverage at Woodlands Trail. Together we can restore our forested wetlands, Save Our Sponge and meet some friends along the way! We will by planting the trees that were sponsored by all of you at the Sip to Save the Wetlands Party which […]
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