2022 Fall Hike at Abita Creek Flatwoods

Our 2022 Fall Hike at the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve was the largest ever! Thank you to Nelwyn McInnis and Latimore Smith for guiding us on this beautiful tour of a bio-diverse haven on the Northshore. We hold the conservation easement on over 900 acres of this public preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy. It’s always magical to hike among the flourishing longleaf pines — a forest ecosystem that is rapidly disappearing across the southeastern US. Check out pictures from our beautiful hike below.

How prescribed burning supports forest biodiversity in Louisiana

January 19, 2026

We share why fire is a friend to Louisiana’s piney woods — especially longleaf pine.

Become A Steward of the Land Member!

January 14, 2026

Land Trust for Louisiana’s Membership Community Our Stewards of the Land Membership Program is for people who love Louisiana’s land, water, and wildlife and want to step fully into the conservation story. When you become a Steward of the Land for $100 per year, you’re not just making a gift —you’re becoming part of a

You’re invited for our first-ever stargazing Galentine party

January 12, 2026

Join Land Trust for Louisiana and the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society at Pine Knoll Farm for a fire-lit evening of stargazing, friendships, s’mores, and conservation. Grab your favorite people and look up. 🌙 When: Friday, Feb. 13, 5-8 p.m.Where: Pine Knoll Farm, Independence, LA$20 per person — registration is required, and all proceeds support Louisiana land