Woodlands Conservancy

Bird Banding - October 19 - WLTR
2019-10-19 06:45 - 12:45 (America/Chicago) | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Volunteers/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.

Owl Prowl
2019-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Join 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 shoes. Kids are welcome. Members: $10, Nonmembers: $15, YP Group: no cost
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Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival - Seed Planting
2019-10-12 10:00 - 14:00
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 focus on science and outdoors, the festival welcomes The Woodlands Conservancy, a non-profit land trust organization, which will be providing children with the opportunity to plant native seeds in peat containers that they can take home to plant in their yard. They will be attending the festival on Saturday only, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Family Owl Prowl
2019-10-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
We 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 toed shoes.
Members: $10, Nonmembers: $15
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September Bird Banding at Woodlands Trail
2019-09-28 06:30 - 12:30 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Bird 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 any of the sessions. Changes in plans will be posted on Facebook.

RSVP: feralbiologist@gmail.com

Introduction to Hiking in the Wild
2018-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
New 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 knowledge in natural history and navigation, Naomi will lend her personal knowledge to add interest to your hike.

The event is appropriate for those new to the idea of hiking in the wilderness, scouts and those who want a refresher in safety and navigation in the wilderness.
** REGISTRATION CLOSED **
We have reached capacity for this program, please check back later for future events!

The Woodlands Wild Program series is made possible by a 2018 Explore Fund grant from The North Face! We’ve been selected as one of only 40 organizations, from a pool of over a thousand applicants, to receive this grant!

Veterans Day: WWII History Tour
2018-11-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Join 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 stories relayed by individuals stationed at the property during WWII.

Members: $12
General Admission: $15
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Falconry Presentation
2018-11-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Woodlands 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 Orleans and the surrounding area.
The 45-60 minute program consists of a presentation of live, non-releasable raptors with accompanying lecture, supplemented with audio and visual aids such as photography, taped bird calls, owl castings, feather displays, skulls and owl feet. A question and answer period follows the talk.” – Wind in My Feathers
Free for current Woodlands Conservancy members, Palmetto Pals members, and anyone who has donated in 2018! Please RSVP using the ticket link below.
General Admission is $12
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Owl Prowl - October 26th
2018-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Get 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!
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Woodlands Q50 Race
2018-10-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States

Owl Prowl - October 19
2018-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Join 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!
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Edible Plant Workshop
2018-05-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
If 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 plus other facts like parts used, etc. You are encouraged to photograph, take notes, ask questions, and take specimens with you. A numbered checklist will be provided to each participant.

Plant Identification Workshop
2018-05-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
If 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 given BRF’s (Best Recognizing Features) for each plant plus other facts like use, edibility etc. You are encouraged to photograph, take notes, ask questions, and take specimens with you. A numbered checklist will be provided to each participant. During the one day workshop, you will be exposed to more than 75 species of wildflowers, grasses, ferns, trees, shrubs, and vines.

International Migratory Bird Day - Banding Open House
2018-05-12 07:00 - 12:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
In 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 mile down the rightmost branch of the upland loop trail. Banding is weather dependent.

Palmetto Pals Owl Prowl & Networking Event
2018-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Join 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 give you a behind the scenes look at some of the happenings here at Woodlands Conservancy and you’ll take home new knowledge about owls and other nocturnal wildlife found in our forested wetlands.
Beverages and snacks provided at no extra charge.
FREE for current Palmetto Pals members – please RSVP to pals@woodlandsconservancy.org
Non-member Tickets: $20
Kids under 12 free
Become a member now and get free admission to this event and many others for a whole year. Kids under 12 free.

Earth Day Clean-up Hike
2018-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Celebrate 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 will be provided.

Help us keep the trails clean with a Donation in Honor of Earth Day!

Pollinator Gardening Workshop
2018-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Woodlands Trail, 449 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Come out to the Woodlands Trail for a family-friendly, hands-on gardening experience! We will talk about the importance of promoting native flowers in your garden and how to make your garden more healthy, beautiful, and pollinator-friendly. At the workshop, you will become familiar with native Louisiana plants and pollinators in our own garden and also get the resources to start your own pollinator garden at home.
See our Pollinator Gardening Guide for information on how to start your own pollinator garden with native Louisiana flora!
Please come prepared with close-toed shoes, water, and sunscreen as needed. Gloves, shovels, and other gardening supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you would like.
Please RSVP to emma@woodlandsconservancy.org

Workshop Tickets

Non-member $10.00 USDMember $5.00 USD
