Woodlands Conservancy

Woodlands Conservancy Woodlands Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust organized in 2001 to preserve and restore ecologically significant lands in Louisiana.

Woodlands Conservancy preserves and restores critical forested wetlands that protect our community and provide habitat for wildlife and migratory birds. The 630-acre Woodlands Trail contains over 10 miles of natural trails for hiking, birdwatching, photography and other non-motorized activities. The trail system meanders along a spill-bank that provides scenic views of wetland areas and leads to a grouping of World War II Ammunition Magazines.

Join us for June bird banding!Saturday, June 20thWoodlands Preserve5:40AM-11:40AMPlease email < feralbiologist @ gmail d...
06/16/2026

Join us for June bird banding!

Saturday, June 20th
Woodlands Preserve
5:40AM-11:40AM

Please email < feralbiologist @ gmail dot com > to RSVP.

Join us for a marvelous night of moths at Woodlands Preserve. We’ll begin at 7:30PM with a presentation from botanist & ...
06/05/2026

Join us for a marvelous night of moths at Woodlands Preserve. We’ll begin at 7:30PM with a presentation from botanist & conservationist Dr. Charles Allen on Gardening for Moths & Butterflies. After that, we’ll be light-trapping for moths & other fascinating nocturnal insects until 10PM.

Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp!

To register, please visit: tinyurl.com/junemothmingle

During this month’s bird banding at Woodlands Preserve, we were visited by the most colorful songbird in North America, ...
06/03/2026

During this month’s bird banding at Woodlands Preserve, we were visited by the most colorful songbird in North America, the painted bunting! We were lucky enough to get to band three, gorgeous adult males, along with a few Northern cardinals and Carolina wrens.

This brightly colored songbird (this includes females and juveniles— who are bright green!), is fairly common in the coastal Southeast and south-central US where they breed. They spend their winters in the Caribbean, Mexico and central America. Their diet consists largely of seeds, particularly once breeding season is over. For this reason, painted buntings can be seen visiting backyard bird feeders, especially if there is low, dense vegetation nearby. The males’ song is a sweet, rambling call that, once learned, is easily identified.

Have you seen or heard painted buntings at Woodlands Preserve?

It's time for another FROG HIKE! 🐸Join us on June 10th from 8PM to 10PM for an evening of frogs at Woodlands Preserve wi...
06/03/2026

It's time for another FROG HIKE! 🐸

Join us on June 10th from 8PM to 10PM for an evening of frogs at Woodlands Preserve with Dr. Timothy Clay! Dr. Clay is a Professor of Biology & run the Nicholls Herpetology Lab at Nicholls State University. At this event, visitors with learn about the reptile and amphibian communities that call Woodlands Preserve home.

Please bring your own flashlight or headlamp!

This event is free and open to all ages, but donations are appreciated!

To register, please visit: tinyurl.com/junefrog26

Registration necessary. Space is limited so once all spots fill up, we cannot add more.

Let’s work! If you are taking the Upland Trail this week and next, please pardon our progress! This week, construction b...
06/02/2026

Let’s work!

If you are taking the Upland Trail this week and next, please pardon our progress! This week, construction begins on our new bird banding pavilion! This dual-use structure will help our bird banding operations run more smoothly, safely and comfortably as there will be abundant seating and, most importantly for these hot summer months, shade!

When not in use for bird banding, it also will double as a great picnic spot! 😎🧺 Shoutout to Chevron Oronite for generously donating materials for this project ♥️🦅

Stay tuned for updates!

Happy World Otter Day!On this day, we want to celebrate the North American river otter (Lontra Canadensis), an adaptable...
05/25/2026

Happy World Otter Day!

On this day, we want to celebrate the North American river otter (Lontra Canadensis), an adaptable, semi-aquatic carnivore whose range extends throughout much of North America. These clever animals are members of the family Mustelidae (like weasels, mink, badgers and others) and thrive in Louisiana’s coastal marshes, swamps and bayous. With adults weighing in at 10-33 pounds, their long, muscular, streamlined bodies allow them to swim at speeds of up to 8 miles per hour and dive to 36 feet or more. They are primarily nocturnal and crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) and feed on mostly aquatic organisms, including fish, crawfish, frogs, turtles, insects and small mammals.

Their home range can be as large as 30 square miles, although a typical river otter territory is 3-15 square miles. They tend to live alone or in pairs, but will often socialize in groups known for their playful behavioral displays. These play activities strengthen social bonds and even improve their hunting skills.

While they may come into conflict with humans sometimes (such as over our mutually cherished crawfish ponds), river otters are essential, top predators in the aquatic ecosystems they inhabit, helping control the populations of species that they prey on. They have inhabited this region for thousands of years and their presence is vital in maintaining the health, biodiversity and long-term stability of wetland ecosystems like Woodlands Preserve. For that reason, we are happy anytime we get to glimpse a river otter utilizing the habitat that we protect!

Have you ever seen a river otter at Woodlands Preserve?

We're searching for an Office Coordinator!Working under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Office Coo...
05/20/2026

We're searching for an Office Coordinator!

Working under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Office Coordinator ensures that the day-to-day operations and financial obligations of the organization are administered efficiently and effectively. This is a hands-on, varied role that requires both data entry and a warm, professional presence. The ideal candidate brings QuickBooks skills, comfort with bookkeeping, and the flexibility to support everything from board meeting preparation to donor acknowledgment letters to fundraising events.

For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/woodlandsofficeco

Bird nerd alert! Celebrate spring migration with us on Saturday, May 30th.Join us for a birding hike from 8AM to 11AM. L...
05/14/2026

Bird nerd alert! Celebrate spring migration with us on Saturday, May 30th.

Join us for a birding hike from 8AM to 11AM. Learn how citizen science is helping birds all over and how you can get involved too. We will embark on a birding hike following a short introduction to the concept of citizen science and the Merlin and eBird apps. We recommend installing/setting up these free apps before the event and ensuring that your device is fully charged.

Loaner binoculars available, but limited. Please bring your own if you have them.

This event is free and open to all ages, but donations are appreciated.

To register, please visit tinyurl.com/birdinghike2026.

Band birds with us this Saturday! 🐦Saturday, May 16thWoodlands Preserve5:45AM-11:45 AMPlease email < feralbiologist @ gm...
05/12/2026

Band birds with us this Saturday! 🐦

Saturday, May 16th
Woodlands Preserve
5:45AM-11:45 AM

Please email < feralbiologist @ gmail dot com > to RSVP.

Thank you to all of our donors for their generous support on GiveNOLA Day!With your help, we were able to raise $8,084 t...
05/12/2026

Thank you to all of our donors for their generous support on GiveNOLA Day!

With your help, we were able to raise $8,084 to support our mission to preserve and restore Louisiana’s precious forested wetlands—ensuring they thrive for generations to come.

Every dollar you’ve given helps us restore and protect 840 acres of vital wetlands and maintain 11 miles of scenic hiking trails—spaces where wildlife flourishes, communities connect with nature, and future generations can experience the beauty of our natural heritage.

Together, we are not just preserving land; we are securing a future. Because when we protect the land, we leave a legacy for generations to come.

Address

449 F Edward Hebert Boulevard
Belle Chasse, LA
70037

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 6am - 6pm
Sunday 6am - 6pm

Telephone

+15044334000

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