Community Tree Planting
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
To RSVP, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org.

Community Tree Planting
2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00
To RSVP, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org

Spring Immersion Forest Therapy Series (3-Day)
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
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:

Saturday, February 28th, 10am-12pm

Saturday, March 7th, 10am-12pm

Saturday, March 14th, 10am-12pm

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 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.

To register, visit: tinyurl.com/springforesttherapyLearn more at: restoreforesttherapy.com

Accessibility: We will walk very slowly on flat trails with some uneven terrain. There will be many opportunities to stop and rest.

Audience: This walk is geared towards adults.

Inclement 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.

Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
2026-03-28 06:35 - 12:35
Saturday, March 28thWoodlands Preserve6:35AM-12:35PM

Please email < feralbiologist @ gmail dot com > to RSVP.

Frog Hike w/ Dr. Clay
2026-04-02 07:00 - 21:00
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 event is free & open to all ages, but donations are appreciated!To register, please visit: tinyurl.com/aprilfroghike

Arbor Day Planting & Tree Talk
2026-04-09 09:00 - 12:00
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 free and open to all ages, but donations are appreciated!

To register and learn more, please visit tinyurl.com/treetalk2026.

#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
