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Events Archive: 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Upcoming Events

January 2023

Jan
29

Call to Membership Meeting

This event has ended
Sunday, January 29th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Brown Pelican Gym, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Chapter Meeting Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

What's the BUZZ about Native Plants lately?  Public is invited to attend.

A flocal freelance writer, Mimi Greenwood Knight, plans to add a few paragraphs to another nature oriented local article, to include info on WOPB and the meeting. She also planned to attend the meeting for personal interest but flooding rain prevented her from attending.

March 2023

Mar
23

St Tammany Master Gardener Spring Seminar

This event has ended
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
to (Central Time)
Castine Center at Pelican Park

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

Join us for a morning filled with gardening information from the experts...for your spring and summer gardens!

Mar
24

WOPB Board Meeting (Quarterly) Members Only

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Friday, March 24th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Castine Center at Pelican Park, 63350 Pelican Dr, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

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

In-person quarterly Board Meeting

April 2023

Apr
4

WOPB Board Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

WOPB Board Meeting to finalize plans, etc. for upcoming Public Meeting on April, 16th.

Apr
16

WOPB Quarterly Meeting - Plant and Seed Swap (Public Event)

This event has ended
Sunday, April 16th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Brown Pelican Gym - in Pelican Park

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains

Meeting for public and paid members. We will be having a plant and seed swap and will potentially have some short presentations. Call for volunteers to assist with table at Garden Show.

Attendees brought lots of plants to swap - many people went home with multiple plants.  It was a great success.  Also, Patty Z. spoke about Wild Ones, and Andrew Doyle spoke about landscaping with native plants.

Apr
21

St. Tammany Spring Garden Show and Plant Sale - WOPB Booth

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to (Central Time)
Covington Fairgrounds

Public Welcome Family Friendly Paid Event Hands-On/How-To Workshop Conference/Symposium Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity Drinking Fountains

Event Flyer

Exceptional buys on hundreds of items for your garden and landscape! Bring your wagon and be ready to load it up. Tickets available at gate only!

Apr
29

Mandeville Parks & Parkways Pollinator Week

This event has ended
Saturday, April 29th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Mandeville Trailhead

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join us at the Mandeville Trailhead to celebrate National Pollinator Week. Hosted by the Parks and Parkways Commission.
Presentation by Patty, representing WOPB giving a talk on Homegrown National Park.

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May 2023

May
10

Educational Talk to Hammond Garden Club

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Wednesday, May 10th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Hammond Country Club

Public Welcome Program/Speaker Presentation

Educational talk given by Patty Zebrick, on WOPB, HNP and Advocacy for natives in the landscape.

June 2023

Jun
6

WOPB Board Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

Virtual Board Meeting

July 2023

Jul
10

WOPB Board Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, July 10th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Pelican Park

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

In-person Board Meeting

Jul
30

WOPB Quarterly Meeting - "Native Plants ARE for the Birds!" and a brief presentation on local genotypes

This event has ended
Sunday, July 30th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Pelican Park, Mandeville, LA, 70448 Map

Public Welcome Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Seed/Plant Sale Seed/Plant Swap Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Meeting for public and paid members. Wendy Rihner, BOD member will present "Native Plants ARE for the Birds!" Charlsie Shaver, proprietor of Chickadee Natives, will speak briefly on the importance of local genotypes in native plants. 

August 2023

Aug
20

"Monarchs, Migration, Milkweed and Oe: Recent Research" Linda Auld

This event has ended
Sunday, August 20th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Pelican Park

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Linda Auld, aka NOLA BugLady will speak about the current research on Oe, a parasite that is devastating Monarchs in our region and elsewhere in the southeast. Eye opening and urgent, the research Linda will present motivates Monarch lovers to take action. 

Aug
28

WOPB Board Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, August 28th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Castine Center at Pelican Park

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

In-person Board Meeting

September 2023

Sep
6

Open Nomination Period for Board of Directors Election Members Only

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to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only

Open nominations accepted for membership to vote on new board of director members. 

Sep
25

WOPB Board Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, September 25th, 2023
to (Central Time)

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

Regular monthly meeting, and confirmation of nominations for candidates for the 2024 Board of Directors received during the Sept 1 through 22nd nominiation period.

October 2023

Oct
12

"Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees" with Heather Holm

Hosted by Wild Ones National
This event has ended
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join Wild Ones Honorary Director Heather Holm as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the mutualism between native plants and native bees.

When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and flower preferences must be considered—and with approximately 3,600 species in North America (north of Mexico), there are many unique aspects to keep in mind when managing successful landscapes for bees. 

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Oct
16

ZOOM WOPB Board Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, October 16th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

Virtual Board Meeting. Count votes from 2024 officer election. Determine elected officers.

November 2023

Nov
3

Board Member In-Person Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Friday, November 3rd, 2023
to (Central Time)
Pelican Park - Castine Center

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

Board members will meet with newly elected board members to work out process for officer election, etc. 

Nov
11

WOPB Field Day in Tylertown, MS Members Only

This event has ended
Saturday, November 11th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Tylertown, MS, 39667 Map

Members Only Chapter Meeting Chapter Social Program/Speaker Presentation Home Garden Tour Group Tour Nature Walk/Hike Lots of Physical Activity

Tours and walks at private properties of Patty and Tammany Baumgarten’s (LNPS and NPI-GNO president) properties - Planned talks to include Invasives Management. Exact time TBD

Registration will be required.

Nov
16

"The Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants" with Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox

Hosted by Wild Ones National
This event has ended
Thursday, November 16th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Join us for an enlightening webinar featuring authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, as they present their latest book, "The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants." This comprehensive compendium is a treasure trove of knowledge for gardeners looking to incorporate native prairie plants into their landscapes. Neil and Hilary will delve into the making and application of this essential guide, sharing rich historical and ecological insights about prairie ecosystems, all while showcasing stunning images of prairie flora. 

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Nov
27

WOPB Board Meeting Members Only

This event has ended
Monday, November 27th, 2023
to (Central Time)
Castine Center

Members Only Chapter Board Meeting

In-person Board Meeting.

December 2023

Dec
3

Final Membership Meeting of 2023 - Holiday Social (details TBD) Members Only

This event has ended
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023
to (Central Time)
Pelican Park

Members Only Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Members Only Year In Review Meeting and Potluck Social