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September 2026
Bartram BioBash (planning in progress)
Volunteers Needed Public Welcome Registration Required Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity
Planning is underway for the Pelican Park Nature Club, Fontainbleau State Park, and Wild Ones Bartram BioBash weekend event.
October 2026
Greaux Native
Paid Event Public Welcome Registration Required Program/Speaker Presentation Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
St Tammany Master Gardeners Fall Seminar, “Greaux Native” with
Presentations by Elise Smith coauthor of Southern Women, Southern Landscapes, Dr Jeff Wilson, MS State AgCenter Coordinator, “ Incorporating Natives and Non-Natives Plants in your Garden, and Linda Auld, The Bug Lady, speaking on Plant it and they will Come”.
There will also be several table talks on adding native plants to your landscapes, Wild Ones Native Plants with free seeds and information on adding native into your Garden and other talks. Native Plants vendors will be on site selling plants. Light refreshments and drinks will be served.
Tickets can be purchased at www.stmastergardener.org/event
Wild Things Festival
Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge , 61389 LA-434, Lacombe, LA, 70445 Map
Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Public Garden Tour Nature Walk/Hike Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains
The 26th Annual Wild Things Festival. This is a free family friendly event hosted by Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges and U S Fish & Wildlife Service. Featuring free canoe paddling rides, pontoon boat bayou tours and guided wildflower walks. There will be over 40 guest conservation exhibitors featuring live native animals, kid friendly games and crafts, Live music, hayrides, and vendors with information on native plants to the Louisiana region.
Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only
Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Monthly Board meeting
Free National Webinar- Bats in the Backyard with Bat Conservation International
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Bats are among the most important and misunderstood wildlife in our communities. Join experts from Bat Conservation International to explore how native plants, healthy insect populations, and thoughtful landscape design can help support bats. Learn about the ecological role of bats and discover practical ways to create habitat for North America's night flyers right in your own backyard.
November 2026
Free National Webinar - The Habitat Health Check with Wildr
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Zoe Evans, rewilding coach and VP of Partnerships & Programs at Wildr shares a practical, science-informed framework for evaluating a home landscape, identifying its greatest habitat opportunities, and choosing actions that support more plants, insects, birds, and other wildlife.
Registration link coming soon.
Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only
Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Monthly Board meeting
December 2026
Monthly Board of Director meeting Members Only
Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains
Monthly Board meeting
January 2027
Free National Webinar- Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants for Patios, Balconies, and Small Spaces with Homegrown National Park
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
No yard required. Learn how native plants can turn patios, balconies, containers, and other small spaces into meaningful habitat for pollinators and other wildlife. This practical panel will cover plant selection, container design, seasonal care, and realistic ways to support biodiversity in limited spaces.
Registration link coming soon.
February 2027
Free National Webinar- Creating Landscapes That Support Birdlife with Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Birds depend on healthy, connected habitats for food, shelter, nesting, and migration support. Join experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to explore how native plants and thoughtful landscape choices can support birdlife at home. Learn how gardens, yards, and community spaces can provide the insects, seeds, berries, cover, and habitat structure birds need throughout the year.
Registration link coming soon.
March 2027
Free National Webinar- The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home with Monarch Joint Venture
Hosted by Wild Ones NationalOnline/Virtual
Public Welcome Recording Available Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation
Monarch butterflies depend on a network of habitats stretching across North America, and home landscapes can play an important role in their survival. Join experts from Monarch Joint Venture to explore the science behind monarch conservation, including the importance of milkweed, nectar resources, and regionally appropriate habitat. Learn practical ways to support monarchs through native landscaping and help sustain one of the world's most remarkable migrations.
Registration link coming soon.