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SUMMARY:October Spider Spotting @ Woodlands Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nThis 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 appreciation for spiders by learning about the vital role they play in our ecosystem– and hopefully leave with a little less arachnophobia!To register\, please visit: tinyurl.com/octoberspiderspot
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/october-spider-spotting-woodlands-preserve/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Please email < feralbiologist @ gmail dot com > to RSVP.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/bird-banding-woodlands-preserve-21/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7028-1765616400-1765627200@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7030-1766221200-1766232000@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting & Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for tree planting\, music and tasty holiday treats!To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7033-1768035600-1768046400@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-2/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7035-1768640400-1768651200@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-3/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7039-1769245200-1769256000@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-4/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7041-1769850000-1769860800@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-5/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7044-1769850000-1769860800@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-6/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7046-1770454800-1770465600@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-7/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7048-1771059600-1771070400@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-8/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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UID:7050-1771664400-1771675200@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:To RSVP\, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/community-tree-planting-9/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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SUMMARY:Spring Immersion Forest Therapy Series (3-Day)
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nSpring Immersion Dates: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 28th\, 10am-12pm\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 7th\, 10am-12pm\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 14th\, 10am-12pm\n\n\n\n\nConnect with nature and with others in a group led by Woodlands Conservancy board member and certified forest therapy guide Eleni Sallinger. Forest therapy\, also known as forest bathing\, is a gentle practice of connecting with the natural world through your senses. This simple act of immersing oneself in nature without distraction is emerging as an effective way to improve health and well-being. Benefits of this highly accessible practice include lowering stress\, blood pressure\, and heart rate\, while improving mood and focus. Guided forest therapy walks can also foster an increased sense of belonging by strengthening our relationship with ourselves\, our community\, and our environment.This immersion will help you slow down and connect deeply with the land while experiencing the transition from winter to spring. It consists of three sessions on three consecutive Saturdays; it is okay if you can’t make every session. Each session will include invitations to nurture your connection to the land\, time for quiet reflection\, and optional sharing\, ending with a tea ceremony in the forest. \n\n\n\nTo register\, visit: tinyurl.com/springforesttherapyLearn more at: restoreforesttherapy.com \n\n\n\nAccessibility: We will walk very slowly on flat trails with some uneven terrain. There will be many opportunities to stop and rest. \n\n\n\nAudience: This walk is geared towards adults. \n\n\n\nInclement weather policy: Participants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if the walk needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather\, and will be notified by phone if it must be cancelled with less than one day’s notice. Walk will be rescheduled in case of cancellation.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/spring-immersion-forest-therapy-series-day-1/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T063500
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UID:7080-1774679700-1774701300@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 28thWoodlands Preserve6:35AM-12:35PM \n\n\n\nPlease email < feralbiologist @ gmail dot com > to RSVP.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/bird-banding-woodlands-preserve-22/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T070000
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UID:7084-1775113200-1775163600@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Frog Hike w/ Dr. Clay
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own flashlight or headlamp!This event is free & open to all ages\, but donations are appreciated!To register\, please visit: tinyurl.com/aprilfroghike
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/frog-hike-w-dr-clay/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T090000
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UID:7099-1775725200-1775736000@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Arbor Day Planting & Tree Talk
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all ages\, but donations are appreciated! \n\n\n\nTo register and learn more\, please visit tinyurl.com/treetalk2026. \n\n\n\n#woodlands#woodlandsconservancy#bellechasse#coastalforest#coastalforests#reforestation#arborday#trees#plants#botany#jenblanchardbotanist#treeplanting#woodlandsnola#nola#neworleans#plaqueminesparish#orleansparish#louisiana#algiers#lowercoastalgiers#nativeplants#Louisiananativeplants#landscaping#gardening#landscapers#gardeners#nature#naturelovers#hiking#hikers
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/arbor-day-planting-tree-talk/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T080000
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CREATED:20260526T161434Z
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UID:7129-1780128000-1780138800@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Citizen Science & Birding Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 apps before the event and ensuring that your device is fully charged. \n\n\n\nLoaner binoculars available\, but limited. Please bring your own if you have them. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all ages\, but donations are appreciated. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please visit tinyurl.com/birdinghike2026.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/citizen-science-birding-hike/
LOCATION:Louisiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260605T161513Z
CREATED:20260605T161504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T161513Z
UID:7137-1781121600-1781128800@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Evening Frog Hike w/ Dr. Clay
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another FROG HIKE! 🐸 \n\n\n\nJoin 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 amphibian communities that call Woodlands Preserve home. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own flashlight or headlamp! \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all ages\, but donations are appreciated! \n\n\n\nTo register\, please visit: tinyurl.com/junefrog26 \n\n\n\nRegistration necessary. Space is limited so once all spots fill up\, we cannot add more.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/evening-frog-hike-w-dr-clay-2/
LOCATION:Woodlands Preserve\, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.\, Belle Chasse\, Louisiana\, 70037
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T193000
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UID:7139-1781983800-1781992800@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Moth Mingle w/ Dr. Charles Allen
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your own flashlight or headlamp! \n\n\n\nTo register\, please visit: tinyurl.com/junemothmingle
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/moth-mingle-w-dr-charles-allen/
LOCATION:Woodlands Preserve\, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.\, Belle Chasse\, Louisiana\, 70037
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DTSTAMP:20261014T191259Z
CREATED:20261013T203309Z
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UID:26443-1790841600-1793489400@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:2026 Hike-a-Thon
DESCRIPTION:Register and find more information by following this link. Registration is open until October 25th\, 2026 at 6:00 AM.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/2026-hike-a-thon/
LOCATION:Louisiana
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T191251Z
CREATED:20261013T213704Z
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UID:26450-1792846800-1792854000@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Tails on the Trails
DESCRIPTION:A Dog Costume Contest at Woodlands Preserve \n\n\n\nCalling all costumed canines! Woodlands Conservancy invites you and your four-legged friend to a howling-good time. \n\n\n\nDress your pup in their most creative\, creepy\, or clever costume and let them strut their stuff for the title of “Woods’ Spookiest Pup”! There will be a prize for the winner! \n\n\n\nEnjoy a festive afternoon of tail wags\, photo ops\, and community fun—all while supporting Louisiana’s forested wetlands and community access to green spaces. Costumed pups and their humans welcome; all dogs must remain leashed. Free to spectate\, small entry fee to compete. Please click the link in order to register to compete.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/tails-on-the-trails/
LOCATION:Louisiana
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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UID:26465-1795242600-1795269600@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Plaquemines Parish Birding Festival - Wings Over the Delta
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the First Annual Plaquemines Parish Birding Festival – Wings Over the Delta! \n\n\n\nComing to Woodlands Preserve in Belle Chasse on Saturday\, November 21st\, this family-friendly festival will celebrate the birds\, wildlife\, and natural beauty of Plaquemines Parish. \n\n\n\nStart the morning with a sunrise birding walk and enjoy a full day of activities for experienced birders\, nature lovers\, and those new to birding. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nDiscover the birds\, wildlife\, and natural beauty of Plaquemines Parish at Wings Over the Delta – the First Annual Plaquemines Parish Birding Festival.From the forested wetlands of the upper parish to the marshes and coastal habitats near the mouth of the Mississippi River\, Plaquemines Parish is home to an incredible variety of resident and migratory birds. Wings Over the Delta will celebrate these natural resources while introducing residents and visitors to the growing opportunities for birding\, conservation\, ecotourism\, and outdoor recreation throughout Louisiana’s Delta Country. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced birder\, a nature enthusiast\, or picking up binoculars for the first time\, this family-friendly festival will offer something for everyone. \n\n\n\nThe festival will begin as the forest comes alive with a 6:30 AM Sunrise Birding Walk through Woodlands Conservancy. \n\n\n\nFestival activities will include: \n\n\n\n\nGuided Birding Walks\n\n\n\nBird Banding\n\n\n\nWildlife & Nature Programs\n\n\n\nConservation Exhibits\n\n\n\nArt Vendors\n\n\n\nKids’ Activities\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exploration\n\n\n\n\nExplore Woodlands Conservancy \n\n\n\n‍With its forested wetlands\, walking trails\, and diverse wildlife habitat\, Woodlands Conservancy provides an ideal setting for the inaugural festival.Visitors will have opportunities to explore the preserve while learning about the birds\, wildlife\, forests\, wetlands\, and other natural resources that make Plaquemines Parish and the Mississippi River Delta such a special place. \n\n\n\n‍Date: Saturday\, November 21\, 2026Time: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PMSunrise Birding Walk: 6:30 AM \n\n\n\nAdditional festival details\, participating organizations\, and the complete schedule will be announced soon. \n\n\n\nCome Early. Bring Your Binoculars. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the inaugural Wings Over the Delta and experience a different side of Plaquemines Parish—from the birds overhead to the forests and wetlands that make Louisiana’s Delta Country one of the state’s most unique natural destinations. \n\n\n\nDiscover why Plaquemines Parish is for the birds! \n\n\n\nvia plaqueminesparishtourism.com
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/plaquemines-parish-birding-festival/
LOCATION:Woodlands Preserve\, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.\, Belle Chasse\, Louisiana\, 70037
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T170000
DTSTAMP:20261014T191235Z
CREATED:20261013T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191235Z
UID:26447-1796475600-1796490000@www.woodlandsconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Wings Over Woodlands
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate our 25th anniversary at Woodlands Preserve. The celebration will feature a live raptor show\, holiday market\, presentations\, crafts\, guided hikes\, and a speech from featured guest David Muth.
URL:https://www.woodlandsconservancy.org/event/wings-over-woodlands/
LOCATION:Woodlands Preserve\, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.\, Belle Chasse\, Louisiana\, 70037
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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