What we’re about
Operated for the Sierra Club Delta chapter this group is for anyone looking to enjoy time in nature. Each Sierra Club in Louisiana uses this group to share local outdoor outings including hiking, birding, canoeing, kayaking, backpacking and more. Outings will range from single day family outings to overnight multi-day camping trip. We will promote outings designed for families to advanced outdoor people.
More info at sierraclub.org/louisiana
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Honey Island Group Gen. Mtg- How to Create Habitats for Beneficial InsectsWomen's Center for Healing, Abita Springs, LA
Teri’s informative talk will teach us about insects that are beneficial to our gardens (and nature in general), and which plant species are valuable to help keep them in our gardens. She has extensive knowledge on not only the types of plants, but additional suggestions on how to maintain our gardens so as to benefit these useful creatures.
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is a non-profit environmental organization that focuses on the conservation of invertebrates considered to be essential to biological diversity and ecosystem health.
Teri's love of nature started at a very young age. She grew up on a large farm in Ohio, and spent her days playing in the woods, picking wildflowers, and lying in the shade of understory trees marveling at plants, bugs, lichen and mosses.
Her most recent conservation activities include the following:
2000-2005 Volunteer Interpretive Guide at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Barataria
2018-Present Certified Louisiana Master Naturalist of Greater Baton Rouge
2022-Present Founding Member of the Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin Native Plant Society
2023-Present Volunteer Ambassador with the Xerces Societyhttps://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000JzjJpIAJ
- Make a Difference/Autumn Guided seasonal walk,11000 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA
Interpretive Ranger Steve Stevens will be leading an approximately one-hour long guided seasonal walk on Saturday, November 16 at 11:00 at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center. This Autumn walk is perhaps the most important of the year as we will discuss ways everyone can foster biodiversity and make a real difference by doing less rather than more!
Meet in the breezeway, at the top of the entrance ramp. 11000 Lake Forest Boulevard, just east of Read Boulevard.
Following, there will be time for independent exploration on one of the other trails along with time to experience the other offerings. Trails and restrooms are open 8:30-3:00.
Then head to the Interpretive Center, a beautifully designed 4,000 sq ft exhibit area and a place for discovery, featuring displays of La nature and opportunities to chat with other Rangers on staff. Open 10:00-2:00.
For those of you who haven't met Steve yet, he has six years’ experience at the facility as well as credentials with Loyola Center for Environmental Communication, National Association for Interpretation, National Phenology Network, Louisiana Master Naturalists, NASA’s Earth to Sky, and brings a slightly different perspective as an animal geographer.Bring sunscreen, water, journal, camera and binoculars. There are no concessions on site (other than bottle fillers) but there are spaces for people to enjoy packed-in lunch.
See the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center site for map and Nature Center specifics:https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/nature-center
If anyone has any questions regarding Audubon Louisiana Nature Center they are welcome to reach out to Steve at: [email protected] - Honey Island Group - Taking on the Chinese tallow at FSPFontainebleu State Park, Mandeville, LA
Starting in the 1700's Chinese tallow trees were imported into the United States. Unfortunately, they grow fast, their sap is toxic to animals and they can alter soil chemistry. Marking and removing Chinese tallow trees in Fontainebleau State Park is an ongoing project - cutting down the larger trees and pulling up saplings (great for kids!). In you want to work on the tree removal team, please bring a saw or hatchet, gloves, appropriate footwear (it can be very muddy and wet), hat, water, sunscreen, insect repellant. We work at our own pace, there's no shame in taking a break or leaving early. We appreciate all the time and effort you can give.
Safety is the top priority. There is a lot of satisfaction in clearing out these "weed trees" and making space in the canopy for native flora. It is strenuous, but we have a lot of fun.
The wood from these trees is used in Asia to make furniture - you are welcome to take cut wood home with you for your projects (but please don't plant any more tallow trees!). Thank you in advance for your help.
This is a Sierra Club event in coordination with the Master Naturalists and the staff of Fontainebleau State Park.
We will meet at the Visitor Center/Museum parking lot for a 9:00am start. Please call or text Michele Johnson, 985-290-1689 if you get lost or have questions.
Cost: Free and open to all; older children welcome with parents
Bring: Gloves, hats, sun screen, insect repellent, Gardening tools: shovels or hand spades, tree saws and muck proof boots or shoes!
Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancelshttps://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000TK0D5IAL
