Guided hikes, workshops and presentations, and an iNaturalist BioBlitz. August 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at Briarwood Nature Preserve 216 Caroline Dorman Rd, Saline, LA Chris Richmond identify and cultivate local mushrooms Linda Barber Auld learn to increase butterfly activity by adding a buffet of selected caterpillar host and nectar plants. John Dillon how to identify […]
You are invited to a Zoom meeting hosted by Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin! Join us to hear Dr. Malcolm Vidrine talk about Rewilding Acadiana from the comfort of your home. When: Aug 7, 2024 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:https://wildones-org.zoom.us/.../tZEqfuyspzkiH9VrgxcMbHbY... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email […]
Wild Ones is having a Seed Packing and Socializing event on Friday August 9 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm at Pelican Park Castine Center, in Room E, in the hall by the restrooms. We had a great time last event and are looking forward to meeting Wild Ones Native plant members and potential new members. We […]
Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am Smart Landscapes: Summer Field Walk Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune, MS 39466 601.799.2311 (Wed-Sun) Enjoy a summer field walk around the Arboretum grounds to learn about the native plant species in the exhibits, especially the wildflowers in bloom in our pitcher plant bog. We will cover tips […]
August 10, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Main Library Baton Rouge - The Main Library is located at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard between Lobdell Avenue and East Airport Boulevard The Baton Rouge Botanic Garden Foundation will host a FREE Garden Discoveries event, "Beyond the Lawn: Cultivating Natural Communities," led by Ashlee Brackeen and Caitlin Robbins, Owners of […]
Help Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana care for the trees and grasses we’ll be planting this fall, as well as make exciting improvements to our Restoration Headquarters! Water and snacks provided and volunteers get a free T-shirt as a thank you. No minimum age, but minors will need an adult to accompany them. Registration required: […]
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm MISSISSIPPI SMART LANDSCAPES This free two-hour program will be offered via Zoom and includes “Native Plants Pollinators Love”, a presentation by Dr. Eddie Smith, Pearl River County Extension Agent & Host of Southern Gardening, and “How to Be a Better Steward of Your Property” by Pat Drackett, Associate […]
Allen Acres Natural Area It will be hot but this is the time of the year that Carolina Lily (Lilium michauxii) and Yellow Fringed Orchid (Platanthera ciliaris) are in flower and perhaps yellow fringeless orchid (Platanthera integra) and crested yellow orchid (Platanthera cristata). There will be good spots for these plus other notable plants for […]
Saturday, August 24, 2024 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am FIELD BOTANY WALK of Crosby Exhibits: Dr. Janet Wright Prepare to develop new eyes, and to hone your other senses! Join us for a late summer botany field walk at the Arboretum with field botanist and ecologist Dr. Janet Wright. It’s a colorful season, and she will identify […]
Help Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana care for the trees and grasses we’ll be planting this fall, as well as make exciting improvements to our Restoration Headquarters! Water and snacks provided and volunteers get a free T-shirt as a thank you. No minimum age, but minors will need an adult to accompany them. Registration required: […]
Get your green thumbs ready for the Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sale! With hundreds of varieties of plants, there’s something everyone will love including garden soil and pine straw to finish… 2 Celebration Drive New Orleans, LA 70124 504-483-9437 plants@nocp.org
The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society will be having our annual peak blazing star tour of the Eunice Prairie at 8:00 AM on Saturday, September 7th. The prairie is located at 650 E Magnolia in Eunice (parking lot: 30.4988, -92.4079). The tour will be followed by our "fall" meeting — starting at 10:30 AM — […]
