Woodlands Conservancy

Bird Banding @ Delacroix Preserve
2024-04-16 06:15 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | LA
Tuesday, April 16thDelacroix Preserve6:15 AM – 12:00 PM

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

Volunteer Tree Planting @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-04-20 09:00 - 12:00 | LA
At this volunteer event, we’ll be planting seedling and sapling trees in one of our restoration areas!We will meet at 449 F. Edward Herbert Blvd. Belle Chasse, LA.

Please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org to RSVP.

Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-05-11 05:50 - 11:00 | LA
Saturday, May 11thWoodlands Preserve5:50am-11:00am

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

Bird Banding @ Delacroix Preserve
2024-05-12 05:50 - 11:00 | LA
Sunday, May 12thDelacroix Preserve5:50am-11:00am

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

Herp Hike @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | LA
Join us for a reptile & amphibian hike at Woodlands Preserve with Dr. Timothy Clay! Dr. Clay is an Assistant 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– and Louisiana, home. Bringing your own headlamp/flashlight is highly encouraged!

This event is free & open to the public.

Herp Hike @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Woodlands Preserve Trailhead, 449 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States

Moth Mingle @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-08-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Woodlands Preserve Trailhead, 449 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Join us for an evening of marvelous mothing at Woodlands Preserve! At this event, visitors will learn about the importance of moths and the species that call Woodlands Preserve home on a short hike. We will also be setting up a light trap to get an up close look at some magnificent moths (and probably some beetles too)!**Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp!**

This event is free & open to all ages.

Wingspan for Wetlands Competition
2024-08-17 17:30 - 21:00 | Skeeta Hawk Brewing, 455 N. Dorgenois St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
Looking for a fun way to support forested wetlands this summer? Come out to Skeeta Hawk Brewing on Saturday, August 17th for an evening of strategic board-gaming fun, featuring the award-winning, bird-centric, card-driven board game, Wingspan! New players welcome. Compete, learn or cheer on our friends! $10 player registration fees and a portion of food and drink sales go to support forest wetland restoration in Louisiana through Woodlands Conservancy.Food and prizes from Flippin Birds Food Truck, Sport Optics and more!To register, visit tinyurk.com/wing4wetlandreg or email info@woodlandsconservancy.org for more information!

Moth Mingle @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-09-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Woodlands Preserve Trailhead, 449 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Join us for a night of marvelous mothing at Woodlands Preserve! From 8 to 10 PM, step into a world of nocturnal wonders as we light-trap for moths & other fascinating nocturnal insects. This drop-in event invites you to mingle, learn more, & get a unique look at the diversity of insects that call Woodlands Preserve home.

This event is free & open to all ages.

Volunteer Trail Cleanup @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-09-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Woodlands Preserve Trailhead, 449 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Join us in cleaning up our trails!To RSVP, please email volunteer@woodlandspreserve.org

Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-09-22 06:20 - 12:00 | Woodlands Preserve Trailhead, 449 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Sunday, Sept. 22ndWoodlands Preserve6:20AM-12PM

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

Bird Banding @ Delacroix Preserve
2024-09-28 06:20 - 12:00 | Woodlands Preserve Trailhead, 449 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
Saturday, Sept. 28thDelacroix Preserve6:20AM-12PM

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

Open Woods Hike-a-Thon Kickoff
2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodlands Preserve Trailhead, 449 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA, 70037, United States
It’s time for our annual Open Woods Hike-A-Thon kickoff! Join us for a guided interpretive hike, children’s activities, snoballs, hotdogs and more! This event is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged!For more information, please email info@woodlandsconservancy.org

Evening Frog Hike w/ Dr. Clay
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | LA
It’s time for a FROG HIIIKE!

Join us on Thursday, March 20th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm 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 frogs (and other reptile & amphibians) that call Woodlands Preserve home on a hike to (hopefully) see & hear some of them up close. It’s sure to be a ribbiting time!

Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp as part of the hike will be in low light/night conditions.

This event is free and open to the public.

2-Day Bird Banding Workshop (Day 1)
2025-03-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Belle Chasse Branch Library, 8442 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, 70037, United States
Curious about bird banding? Want to get involved & learn more? Sign up for our 2-Day Bander Training Workshop on March 22nd & 29th! No experience necessary!

Day 1: Saturday, March 22nd10:30am-12pm at Belle Chasse LibraryDay 2: Saturday, March 29th8am-10am at Woodlands Preserve

Day 1 of this workshop series, led by primary bander, Jed Pitre, will be an in-depth look at bird banding. Participants will also learn the basics of songbird molt as well as strategies for aging & sexing birds. On Day 2, participants will spend a day in the field, observing experienced banders, volunteers & gaining hands-on experience.No prior experience is necessary to attend. If you’ve never been to a banding event before, we recommend attending both workshops in order to get the full educational experience! This event is free & open to the public, but donations are always appreciated!

2-Day Bird Banding Workshop (Day 2)
2025-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Belle Chasse Branch Library, 8442 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, 70037, United States
Curious about bird banding? Want to get involved & learn more? Sign up for our 2-Day Bander Training Workshop on March 22nd & 29th! No experience necessary!

Day 1: Saturday, March 22nd10:30am-12pm at Algiers Regional LibraryDay 2: Saturday, April 5th8am-10am at Woodlands Preserve

Day 1 of this workshop series, led by primary bander, Jed Pitre, will be an in-depth look at bird banding. Participants will also learn the basics of songbird molt as well as strategies for aging & sexing birds. On Day 2, participants will spend a day in the field, observing experienced banders, volunteers & gaining hands-on experience.No prior experience is necessary to attend. If you’ve never been to a banding event before, we recommend attending both workshops in order to get the full educational experience! This event is free & open to the public, but donations are always appreciated!

Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
2025-04-19 06:05 - 13:00 | LA
Saturday, April 19thWoodlands Preserve6:05AM-1PM

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

Bird Banding @ Delacroix Preserve
2025-04-23 06:05 - 13:00 | LA
Wednesday, April 23rdDelacroix Preserve6:05AM-1PM

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

Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
2025-05-10 05:50 - 12:00 | LA
Saturday, May 10thWoodlands Preserve5:50am-12pmPlease email <feralbiologist @ gmail dot com> to RSVP.

Moth Mingle at Woodlands Preserve
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | LA
Join us for a night of marvelous mothing at Woodlands Preserve! From 7 to 9 PM, step into a world of nocturnal wonders as we light-trap for moths & other fascinating nocturnal insects. This drop-in event invites you to mingle, learn more, & get a unique look at the diversity of insects that call Woodlands Preserve home.

Donations encouraged!This event is open to all ages.

Bird Banding @ Delacroix Preserve
2025-05-25 05:45 - 12:00 | LA
Sunday, May 25thDelacroix Preserve5:45am-12pmPlease email <feralbiologist @ gmail dot com> to RSVP.

Spider Spotting at Woodlands Preserve
2025-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | LA
Join us for a unique adventure with Zack Lemann, entomologist from Audubon Nature Institute, 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 appreciation for spiders’ by learning about the vital role they play in our ecosystem– and hopefully leave with a little less arachnophobia!

Register Here!

June Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
2025-06-21 05:45 - 12:00 | LA
Saturday, June 21stWoodlands Preserve5:40AM-12PM

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

June Bird Banding @ Delacroix Preserve
2025-06-28 05:45 - 12:00 | LA
Saturday, June 28thDelacroix Preserve5:45AM-12PM

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

Evening Frog Hike @ Woodlands Preserve
2025-06-28 19:30 - 21:30 | LA
​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 frogs (and other reptiles & amphibians) that call Woodlands Preserve home on a hike to (hopefully) see & hear some of them up close. It’s sure to be a ribbiting time!

Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp as part of the hike will be in low light/night conditions.

This event is free and open to the public, but donations are always appreciated!To register, please visit: tinyurl.com/junefroghike

Moth Mingle at Woodlands Preserve
2025-08-23 20:00 - 22:00 | LA
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 ages.

October Spider Spotting @ Woodlands Preserve
2025-10-18 08:30 - 10:00 | LA
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 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

Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
2025-11-22 06:05 - 12:00 | LA
Please email < feralbiologist @ gmail dot com > to RSVP.

Community Tree Planting
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | LA
To RSVP, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org
