Caroline Dormon was a prolific writer, multimedia artist, an accomplished botanist, noteworthy archaeologist, an esteemed forester, school teacher, and tireless conservationist. Join Hilltop Arboretum's Discover Nature Programs in celebrating her intriguing life, phenomenal accomplishments, diversified career, prestigious awards, books filled with her fantastic wildflower drawings, her passion for conservation, and Briarwood, her unforgettable nature retreat. […]

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

Y2H (Yard-to-Habitat) registration is open! Yard-to-Habitat is Acadiana Native Plant Project’s half-day workshop designed to help homeowners and landscapers transform property, from small yards in town to big pastures in the country, to work as habitat for pollinators, birds and other wildlife and improve ecological resilience.   Our next workshop will be Saturday, December 7, 8:30-1 […]

Throughout the year, NOLA Tree Project operates several Big TREEsy giveaways in various New Orleans districts to promote and enhance the well being of the community. NOLA Tree Project gives away over 4K trees all while educating the community through workshops on tree planting and maintenance, storm water management and the vital role trees play […]

Start your month off on the right foot by spending a little time in nature at Frenchtown Road Conservation Area. Activities will focus on connecting both nature lovers and nature novices alike with the inner workings of the largest conservation area in the BREC Conservation system. And just like the site, activities and topics will […]

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

One of the most essential members of the plant kingdom is the oak tree. Oaks support more life forms and interactions than any other tree genus in North America – a true keystone species. Learn how to honor our old oaks and start new ones at LSU Hilltop Arboretum’s Oak Celebration. Bring the family to […]

A fun and educational event all about the delicious and unique pawpaw fruit. Discover the history, cultivation, and culinary uses of this tropical fruit native to North America. The symposium will take place on Sat Dec 14 2024 at 10:00 AM at Docville Farm located at 5124 E St Bernard Hwy, Violet, La. 70092. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more […]

Throughout the year, NOLA Tree Project operates several Big TREEsy giveaways in various New Orleans districts to promote and enhance the well being of the community. NOLA Tree Project gives away over 4K trees all while educating the community through workshops on tree planting and maintenance, storm water management and the vital role trees play […]

2025 Annual Symposium Homegrown National Park: Conservation that Begins in Your Yard Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Featuring: Douglas Tallamy, Bill Fontenot, and Cheryl Geiger Location: EBRPL - Main Library 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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