Bird Banding @ Woodlands Preserve
2024-09-22 06:20 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
​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
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
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
Please email < feralbiologist @ gmail dot com > to RSVP.

Community Tree Planting
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 09:00 - 12:00
To RSVP, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org

Community Tree Planting & Holiday Party
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for tree planting, music and tasty holiday treats!To RSVP, please email volunteer@woodlandsconservancy.org

Community Tree Planting
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 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.
