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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  • Moth Mingle at Woodlands Preserve

    Join us for another night of marvelous mothing at Woodlands Preserve! From 8 to 10PM, we’ll be light-trapping for moths & other fascinating nocturnal insects. This event invites curious minds to mingle, learn about & get a unique look at the diversity of insects that call Woodlands Preserve home.Register today!This event is open to all […]

  • October Spider Spotting @ Woodlands Preserve

    Join us for a unique adventure with Dr. Aimée Thomas, professor of biological sciences at Loyola University, as we explore the fascinating world of spiders! This interpretive hike invites both spider enthusiasts & aspiring spider enthusiasts on a journey of observation, fun facts and safe encounters with our eight-legged neighbors. Visitors will gain a new […]

  • Spring Immersion Forest Therapy Series (3-Day)

    Come immerse yourself in the forest as the seasons transition from winter to spring at Woodlands Preserve. The perfect way to unwind and rejuvenate after Mardi Gras! Spring Immersion Dates: Connect with nature and with others in a group led by Woodlands Conservancy board member and certified forest therapy guide Eleni Sallinger. Forest therapy, also […]

  • Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve

    Saturday, March 28thWoodlands Preserve6:35AM-12:35PM Please email < feralbiologist @ gmail dot com > to RSVP.

  • Frog Hike w/ Dr. Clay

    Join us for an evening of frogs at Woodlands Preserve with Dr. Timothy Clay! Dr. Clay is a Professor of Biology & runs the Nicholls Herpetology Lab at Nicholls State University. At this event, visitors will learn about the reptile & amphibian communities that call Woodlands Preserve home. Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp!This […]

  • Arbor Day Planting & Tree Talk

    Mark your calendar for this Saturday, April 11th, 9am-12pm! To celebrate Arbor Day Jen Blanchard will be leading an interpretive hike beginning at 9am talking about the trees and plant communities of the Woodlands Preserve, at 11am participants will plant a tree in our habitat restoration area in celebration of Arbor Day! This event is […]

  • Citizen Science & Birding Hike

    Join us for a birding hike from 8AM to 11AM. Learn how citizen science is helping birds all over and how you can get involved too. We will embark on a birding hike following a short introduction to the concept of citizen science and the Merlin and eBird apps. We recommend installing/setting up these free […]

  • Evening Frog Hike w/ Dr. Clay

    Woodlands Preserve 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, Louisiana

    It’s time for another FROG HIKE! 🐸 Join us on June 10th from 8PM to 10PM for an evening of frogs at Woodlands Preserve with Dr. Timothy Clay! Dr. Clay is a Professor of Biology & run the Nicholls Herpetology Lab at Nicholls State University. At this event, visitors with learn about the reptile and […]

  • Moth Mingle w/ Dr. Charles Allen

    Woodlands Preserve 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, Louisiana

    Join us for a marvelous night of moths at Woodlands Preserve. We’ll begin at 7:30PM with a presentation from botanist & conservationist Dr. Charles Allen on Gardening for Moths & Butterflies. After that, we’ll be light-trapping for moths & other fascinating nocturnal insects until 10PM. Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp! To register, please […]