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. […]

Come join a team of volunteers to help clean up the native plant garden at the Keller Library, 4300 S. Broad. Bring your gloves, hats, water and love of native plants for a 2 hour fun session. You may come away with some native seeds

Join UL's Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy in welcoming Dr. Sara Le Menestrel, Director of the Center for North American Studies at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences, Paris. Dr. Le Menestrel will be discussing her latest research project, which focuses on Southwest Louisiana Prairies and the Environmental Expertise of "Grass […]

The Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative (LICI) will be holding its fourth annual iris planting volunteer event at Pelican Park Recreation District #1 in St. Tammany parish, near Mandeville, La on Saturday, November 23, 2024. We'll work from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM or until all of the irises are planted, whichever comes first. This volunteer event […]

Join BREC's Conservation team removing invasive privet at Bayou Manchac Park! Volunteers of all experience levels will work together to restore native habitat by pulling invasive species. BREC will provide gloves, snacks, and all necessary tools. Contact Information:conservation@brec.org Registration Details:Register by: November 20, 2024Registration Method:https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbrec.org%2Fcalendar%2Fdetail%2Fprivet-pullooza%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR21A6iblfYM6GGM37PCXyTM7cXCPULciRgPEFKhv23HDNAJelYN8y3W8lE_aem_4x-D84r8XC3iSQAQoRwoHw&h=AT3A_iucD6lkmHn_ZzuA9YcYnbJMTSEdmfbOuNizjcinY0XlaJya5s5qq4P_uduudaMTsiJQjTWbaDF-wF4vaiqO1yGTc3alMZA4tbokK0RZ0sfIbeNh2VXkjEdUcq3x4X8Uq7ANhiLbPUKVeHL1&__tn__=q&c=AT3mb2Gme5y6huib7EIaEHjNW_codzcTQjFN1HaDfGj_jG0Sl3uYbswAXUKGWCUjl20NB0Z85UkppYVbgmqeNshxxiZZEdxafBI1uU0k0x-VNfdYjExs9v63i3NFr5TIhANNTGJeUlnNNTCYVIdvi518Vh_TxySeIBcaqQAge Limit: 10+ Manchac Parish Park, 19010 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, […]

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

We invite you to Hilltop Arboretum’s “Celebration of the Oak” on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1-4 pm. Learn about the history and rich ecology of native oak trees. Hear from experts on how to care for these treasured oaks, including tips for planting and maintaining oaks of your own. Tree saplings, books, and tree […]

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 […]