Land Trust for Louisiana members gathered in downtown Hammond for an evening of celebration and fellowship with fellow supporters of conservation — all of the people who have made our work possible over the years. We gather annually for a Land Trust members’ meeting to talk about what we’ve accomplished together, and how our organization
This week, Land Trust for Louisiana gathered with our partners at Live Oak Farm in Vermilion Parish for a special Farm Field Day. We met at this beautiful family-run rice farm with landowners and farmers from across Louisiana to talk about how protecting ecologically important agricultural lands benefits wildlife — and ensures that future generations
Land Trust For Louisiana continues to delight in our emergence from the three-year fog that dampened our outreach during the height of the pandemic. In October, we were lucky to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Pine Knoll Farm, in Tangipahoa Parish, thanks to the hospitality of Jay and Ellen Addison. Roughly 40 people joined
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
We’re so thankful to everyone who came out on a hot, sunny – and beautiful! – Saturday in July to appreciate the healing power of nature with us. Over a hundred participants, volunteers, vendors, and yogis gathered at Pine Knoll Farm for a morning of calm among the sunflowers. Your positive vibes, energy, and excitement
Britain Sledge is Hammond’s 7th Ward City Court Judge and a member of the Land Trust Advisory Council… AND we held last week’s Yoga in the Sunflowers event at his family’s farm! Britain gave a great interview out at Pine Knoll Farm, where he talked about the incredible benefits of land conservation for landowners in
We had an incredible time on our Spring 2022 paddle trip in the Land Trust’s Maurepas Swamp Preserve – where we own and manage 700 acres of protected wetland forest. Byron Almquist of Canoe & Trail Adventures led us through the beautiful landscape, while renowned birder and strategic conservation consultant Melanie Driscoll shared why West
Hello Friends, Jay Addison here — you might know me as a founding member of the Land Trust, owner of Pine Knoll Farm and Cherokee Beach, an ardent conservationist, and lover of Louisiana land. I’m writing to you today to let you know how much I appreciate your help at For the Love of Land!
In November the Saint Francisville Area Foundation hosted a wonderful “Cocktails and Conversation” evening with Land Trust for Louisiana! The topic of the evening was land conservation in West Feliciana Parish. Our CEO, Dr. Jay Addison, talked about how residents can “control the destiny of your community by getting involved in land conservation.” Cindy Brown,
Last week we gathered at Jacmel’s Restaurant in Hammond to talk about how our work is making a difference in Louisiana. Land trusts aren’t just about preserving ecosystems and enhancing habitats… although that’s extremely important! We’re also focused on bringing together a community of people who care about our state’s natural legacy. LTL’s staff, board
UPDATE: This trip is now full and we are working on getting more canoes so more people can participate! If you would like to join the waitlist, email info@landla.org with the subject line ‘2023 Paddle Trip Waitlist,’ including the number of people in your party in the email. Join us on April 2 for a
The Land Trust is proud to welcome two new people to our Board: Brenna Barzenick and Stephen Swiber. Our organization has already benefited greatly from their energy and passion for land conservation, and if you’ve been to any of our events in the past year, chances are you’ve seen them right in the thick of
Land Trust for Louisiana members gathered in downtown Hammond for an evening of celebration and fellowship with fellow supporters of conservation — all of the people who have made our work possible over the years. We gather annually for a Land Trust members’ meeting to talk about what we’ve accomplished together, and how our organization
The Land Trust for Louisiana is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Our EIN is 35-2239029
