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October 2025

Oct
10

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, October 10th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room E, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

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

Monthly Board of Directors meeting

Oct
11

Wild Things Festival

Saturday, October 11th, 2025
to (Central Time)
SE Wildlife Refugee, 61389 LA-434, Lacombe, LA, 70445 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Free Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Nature Walk/Hike Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains

Come join us for a Family and Children friendly event put on by Louisiana WildLife and Fisheries. There will be activities for the kids and adults with pontoon rides in the Bayou, Shooting and Archery ranges, Fishing and more. There will be several tables with information on Native Plants, Bugs, Butterflies, Worms, Louisiana Irises and many more. There will be food, drinks and music available also. This event is free to the public and put on by Louisiana WildLife Life and Fisheries.

Oct
16

Free Webinar: "Next Steps for Nature" with Doug Tallamy

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Even after reading books and attending talks, many still have pressing questions about ecological landscaping. In this talk, Tallamy addresses common concerns on biodiversity, invasive species, native plants, and conservation strategies, providing practical guidance and motivation to restore nature in everyday spaces. 

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Oct
17

Washington Parish Free Fair Tabling event

Friday, October 17th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Washington Parish Free Fair, 100 Main St, Franklinton, LA, 70438 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Free Event

WOPB is very excited to be hosting its first informational tabling event at the Washington Parish Free Fair on both October 17 and 18th, from 10 am till 4 pm. The W.P.Free Fair began in 1911 & is held annually on the week of the third Wednesday of October in Franklinton, LA. It is hailed as the largest free fair in our nation.

Oct
18

Washington Parish Free Fair Tabling Event

Saturday, October 18th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Washington Parish Free Fair, 100 Main St, Franklinton, LA, 70438 Map

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Youth Engagement Free Event

 Come and check out the Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin  informational table! This is our first year to participate and we couldn't be more excited to participate. The W.P.Free Fair began in 1911 & is held annually on the week of the third Wednesday of October in Franklinton, LA. It is hailed as the largest free fair in our nation. 

Oct
21

Native Plant talk at Bush branch of Library

Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
to (Central Time)
Bush Branch of St. Tammany Parish Library

Public Welcome Family-Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Patty Zebrick to present on Native Plants at the Bush Branch of St. Tammany Parish Library. WOPB and the Homegrown National Park will be discussed.

Oct
25

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of William Bartram Explorer, Naturalist, & Artist Tabling Event

Saturday, October 25th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom

Join the 250th Anniversary celbration of American naturalist William Bartram's visit to the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and his journey in Louisiana to visit the Mississippi River.  A Bartram Trail Marker dedication will conclude the celebration.

Oct
27

Native Plant talk at Pearl River branch of Library

Monday, October 27th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Pearl River branch of Library

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Patty Zebrick to give a Native plant talk at the Pearl River branch of the Library. Topics will be WOPB and the Homegrown National Park.

November 2025

Nov
20

Free Webinar: "Living in the Liberated Landscape" with Larry Weaner

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

December 2025

Dec
7

Annual Membership Holiday and Election meeting Members Only

Sunday, December 7th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Volunteers Needed Members Only Family-Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Chapter Meeting Chapter Annual Meeting Chapter Election Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Drinking Fountains

Annual Holiday Membership meeting and Election. New officers will be elected.

Dec
9

Free Workshop: "Turn That Patch Into a Plan" with Zoe & Heather Evans

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Designing with native plants isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you shape your space. In this hands-on workshop, Zoe Evans (Plan it Wild) and Heather Evans (Design Your Wild) guide you through the process of creating a cohesive yard plan that supports both your lifestyle and biodiversity.

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Dec
12

Monthly Board of Directors meeting Members Only

Friday, December 12th, 2025
to (Central Time)
Castine Center, Conf. room E, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

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

Monthly Board of directors meeting

January 2026

Jan
21

Free National Webinar- January 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

February 2026

Feb
18

Special Benefit Webinar with Richard Louv

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Paid Event Public Welcome Limited Access Recording Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! This will be a paid webinar with all proceeds supporting the Seeds for Education Program. 

March 2026

Mar
18

Free National Webinar- March 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

September 2026

Sep
16

Free National Webinar- September 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

October 2026

Oct
21

Free National Webinar- October 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon! 

November 2026

Nov
18

Free National Webinar- November 2026

Hosted by Wild Ones National
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Recording Available Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Details coming soon!