Get ready to explore the beauty of the Wild Garden at @longuevuehg! This tour will be guided by the knowledgeable plant experts from @whimscapes_nola, along with Chris and Sophie from Longue Vue. We’ll kick things off at the gatehouse at 9am. Remember, our meetings are open to everyone, whether you’re an Native Plant Initiative member or not […]
Join the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation for a relaxed morning under the pines for our Summer Series: Briarwood Nature Preserve - home to Louisiana's beloved natural legacy. We'll explore the beauty of the preserve while reflecting on the places we protect. Enjoy a seasonal brunch buffet from the Natchitoches Picnic Company, a guided walk […]
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Central Time) Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Bayou Lacombe Unit, 61389 LA-434, Lacombe, LA, 70445 Map Restoration ecology is a vital tool to mitigate the crisis caused by the global destruction of biodiversity, one of the most powerful existential threats to future generations. Johnny Armstrong's “Rescuing Biodiversity” tells […]
July 16-19, 2025 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Registration for the 2025 conference will open April 1. https://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/conferences-and-community-classes/the-cullowhee-native-plant-conference/
The Urban Conservancy is hosting a Night Out with Native Plants! Plan a date, grab some friends, or come solo, and make this event your first stop on a sultry summer Friday evening. This year, Arien Hall and Luisa Aballe of Mastodonte, LLC will teach about the local history of edible and medicinal wild plants. […]
Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin is hosting seed cleaning and packing events. The events will be held at the St Tammany Public Library in Covington, La on Tuesday July 22, 2025 starting at 12:30 and another event on Monday 8/25/25 at 12:30 pm. We usually have a fun and entertaining time talking while during this activity. […]
Join us for a hands-on, two-part workshop celebrating the art of flower pressing! In Part One, we'’ll forage the Hilltop Meadow for seasonal blooms and foliage and learn how to assemble a flower press to preserve your gathered finds. Connie will inspire us with a presentation on the process behind her botanical art creations, some […]
Discover the beauty and importance of Louisiana’s native grasses and plants in an environmental programming pop-up designed to connect nature lovers, conservationists, and neighbors alike. In partnership with Acadiana Native Plant Project, we invite you to spend an evening outdoors at Moncus Park, where you’ll learn, explore, and take part in hands-on activities that support […]
Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin is hosting seed cleaning and packing events. The events will be held at the St Tammany Public Library in Covington, La on Tuesday July 22, 2025 starting at 12:30 and another event on Monday 8/25/25 at 12:30 pm. We usually have a fun and entertaining time talking while during this activity. […]
Spend a summer evening surrounded by nature’s most delicate wonders at Sip & Flutter, a unique program celebrating butterflies, moths, and the plants that support them. Begin your evening with a stroll through Hilltop Arboretum’s flourishing pollinator garden, a haven for winged visitors, while enjoying a glass of wine or a refreshing botanical mocktail. Then, […]
2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70503 Join us for Nature Walks this spring and fall with the Acadiana Native Plant Project at Moncus Park! Explore the park’s rich habitats and diverse plant life on these guided walks. Dates and Times:- Tuesday, September 9th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.- Tuesday, October 14th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.- Tuesday, November […]
2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA, United States, Louisiana 70503 Join us for Nature Walks this spring and fall with the Acadiana Native Plant Project at Moncus Park! Explore the park’s rich habitats and diverse plant life on these guided walks. Dates and Times:- Tuesday, October 14th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.- Tuesday, November 11th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meeting Point: […]
