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
The LTL Fall Field Trip on Oct. 30 took place during spooky season… so naturally, we showed up with crazy hair and fun costumes! It was wonderful to gather with fellow conservationists at our easement at the Abita Creek Flatwoods Preserve; where we explored the flora and fauna of a rapidly disappearing landscape- the Longleaf
This years’ Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Southern Yacht Club on Lake Pontchartrain was a huge success. We were joined by the Governor’s Office of Community Development and we learned about the Governor’s Louisiana Watershed Initiative that was created by Executive Order early in 2018 in response to the 2016 floods. Pat Forbes, Executive
The JAMCC event was a huge success, especially considering that we had to reschedule the event from its normal late-spring time to the November 5th date. We loved seeing so many new faces, as well as some very familiar ones, at the event this year. Everyone had a wonderful time! The Silent and Live Auctions
Put down the screens and step outside for an afternoon of exploring, creating, and connecting with nature.
How Louisiana horse-farm owners can protect the land, the lifestyle and the legacy they’ve spent generations building. Drive through Louisiana horse country and you’ll see more than fences, barns and pastures. You’ll see family land. Working land. Open spaces. Horses grazing in fields that may have been cared for by the same family for generations.
When a conservation easement is signed, the work of conservation doesn’t end—it begins a long-term commitment to the land. At Land Trust for Louisiana, we take that commitment seriously. Conservation easements are permanent, and our responsibility is to help ensure that the conservation values protected today remain protected for generations to come. That means staying
