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September 2026

Sep
25

Bartram BioBash (planning in progress)

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Fontainbleau State Park, 70445 Area 3 Group Camp Rd, Lacombe, LA, 70445 Map

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

Oct
9

Greaux Native

Friday, October 9th, 2026
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Pelican Park, Castine Center, Hall A, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

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

Oct
10

Wild Things Festival

Saturday, October 10th, 2026
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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.

Oct
16

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, October 16th, 2026
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Castine Center, Hall D, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board meeting 

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- Bats in the Backyard with Bat Conservation International

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
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Online/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.

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November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar - The Habitat Health Check with Wildr

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
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Online/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.

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Nov
20

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, November 20th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Hall D, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board meeting 

December 2026

Dec
18

Monthly Board of Director meeting Members Only

Friday, December 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Hall D, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Monthly Board meeting 

January 2027

Jan
20

Free National Webinar- Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants for Patios, Balconies, and Small Spaces with Homegrown National Park

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, January 20th, 2027
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Online/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.

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February 2027

Feb
17

Free National Webinar- Creating Landscapes That Support Birdlife with Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, February 17th, 2027
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Online/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. 

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March 2027

Mar
17

Free National Webinar- The Science of Monarch Habitat at Home with Monarch Joint Venture

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, March 17th, 2027
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Online/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. 
 

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