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Pelican Park Nature Club Connecting the people with the natural world - in Recreation District #1 of St. Tammany and beyond!

Northshore Naturalist Weekend WorkshopNovember 21st-22ndPelican Park Castine Center and Fontainebleau State Park$30Regis...
10/15/2026

Northshore Naturalist Weekend Workshop
November 21st-22nd
Pelican Park Castine Center and Fontainebleau State Park
$30
Register at the link in bio!

The Northshore Naturalist Weekend Workshop is an quick study of the natural world in Southeast Louisiana. This program includes a mix of classroom instruction and guided field instruction.

No experience or prior knowledge required to attend! Anybody with an interest in the natural world of Southeast Louisiana is encouraged to attend. This program is intended to stoke curiousity and foster an interest in the nature around us.

The classroom portion will take place at the Pelican Park Castine Center on Saturday, November 21st. The field portion will take place on the Fontainebleau State Park Cane Bayou Trail on Sunday, November 22nd.

Day One:
Saturday, Novermber 21st (Pelican Park Castine Center)
9:00-9:15am: Introductions, course objectives.
9:15-10:00am: Natural History of St. Tammany/Louisiana Geography & Native Habitats
10:10-11:00am: Venomous Snakes of Louisiana
11:00-11:45am: Basics of Birdwatching
11:45-12:30pm: Lunch (Provided, please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions)
12:30-1:00pm: Insects
1:00-1:45pm: Plants & Invasive Species
1:45-2:00pm: Citizen Science/Wrap Up

Day Two:
Sunday, November 22nd (Fontainebleau State park)
8:00am: Meet by Visitor’s Center
8:15am: Depart down Cane Bayou Trail.
Day two will be spent entirely on the Cane Bayou Trail at Fontainebleau State Park. The total distance will be 4 miles round trip, and the class can expect to move at a naturalist’s pace of 1 mph. The day will wrap up around noon.

Binocular rental and lunch on Saturday provided with registration.

Please bring with you:
• A notebook and a curious mind!
• Long sleeves shirts and pants are preferred for hikes
• Water bottle
• Outdoor hiking shoes/boots (no open-toed shoes please)
• Snacks

Please email Alex Landry at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Pelican Park Nature Programs Presents: Sunset Yoga on the Beach with Megan GabriellFriday, October 16th at 5:15pmFontain...
10/14/2026

Pelican Park Nature Programs Presents: Sunset Yoga on the Beach with Megan Gabriell
Friday, October 16th at 5:15pm
Fontainebleau State Park Beach

Please preregister! Walk-up registrations cannot be accommodated. Registration link in bio.

Join guest instructor Megan Gabriell for a peaceful sunset yoga flow at Fontainebleau State Park. This gentle vinyasa flow is designed to help you relax, release the week, and return to yourself in the stillness of nature.

As the sun sinks over Lake Pontchartrain, you’ll move slowly, breathe deeply, and let the sound of the water carry you back to center. Let the week end not with rush or noise, but with stillness, community, and the simple gift of being present. See you on the mat.

Event Details:
Where: Fontainebleau State Park Beachfront
When: Friday, October 16th at 5:15pm
Cost: $10 per person; $3 to enter Fontainebleau State Park
Bring: Mat + water
All levels welcome!

Weather policy: Participants will be notified by their registration email if this event is to be cancelled for any reason, including inclement weather or low registration. Full refunds will be given in the event of a cancellation.

Community Night Hike and Moth SheetingFriday, October 16th 7:00pmNorthlake Nature Center23135 US-190 Mandeville, LA 7044...
10/13/2026

Community Night Hike and Moth Sheeting
Friday, October 16th 7:00pm
Northlake Nature Center
23135 US-190 Mandeville, LA 70448
Free

The Community Night Hike is a shared, crowd-sourced exploration of the nocturnal environment at Northlake Nature Center. Participants explore a designated section of the nature center at their own pace, with everyone sharing observations and discoveries along the way. The contained hiking area allows for independent exploration without the worry of making a wrong turn or getting lost in the woods.

The smaller hiking area encourages a slower, more observant experience, giving participants the opportunity to notice details of the nocturnal environment that might otherwise be overlooked. Two moth sheets will anchor opposite ends of the hiking area, attracting a variety of nocturnal insects for participants to observe. Experienced naturalists will also be walking along the route to help spot, identify, and interpret the wildlife encountered along the way.

Because everyone explores at their preferred pace, the experience becomes a collective effort. One participant might discover a frog along the trail, another might find an unusual moth at a sheet, and someone else might spot something entirely unexpected. Sharing those discoveries helps turn individual observations into a community-wide exploration—and with more eyes looking, there’s a much better chance of finding something fascinating!

Participants are recommend to download iNaturalist to their device before attending this event so volunteers can help learn how to use the app. There will be limited flashlights and headlamps available for loan. Please bring water.

Children 6 & older are allowed to attend. Parents are required to remain with their child throughout the duration of the program.

Join Pelican Park Naturalist Alex Landry for a guided bird walk at Fontainebleau State Park. All experience levels are w...
10/09/2026

Join Pelican Park Naturalist Alex Landry for a guided bird walk at Fontainebleau State Park. All experience levels are welcome! Discover how to spot and identify birds while exploring the park’s diverse habitats. This program is free; there is a $3 fee to enter Fontainebleau State Park.

To prepare for this walk, Alex will be teaching a Basics of Birdwatching class at the St Tammany Library every Thursday prior to the bird walk.

Vortex Optics binoculars are available for participants thanks to a generous donation from Sport Optics! Sunscreen, water, hiking shoes, and a hat are recommended for the field trip.

Accessibility:
The field trip will take place on flat ground covered in grass or hard packed mud as well as a sandy beach. Fontainebleau State Park has an all-terrain wheelchair available to rent on a first come, first serve basis. Restrooms are accessible. The parking lot is paved with designated handicap spots. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any accessibility concerns you may have. We are happy to accommodate you to the best of our ability!

Address

63350 Pelican Drive
Mandeville, LA
70448

Telephone

+19856267997

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