Education

Our volunteers strive to to advance awareness, understanding and stewardship of the natural environment. The educational resources on this page have been developed by our members to share their passion for learning about the natural world and the protection of Louisiana's wonders.

Identifying the "good" lady bugs from the "bad" lady beetles
by Melanie Newkome

Journaling to Build Knowledge About Nature
by Lisa Davis
Melanie recently learned that the most commonly seen ladybug in our area is the invasive Asian lady beetle. She made a brochure for identifying the the native and invasive lady bugs with helpful information and tips. View the brochure (PDF)
Nature journaling helps you to observe the world in more depth and remember your field observations that you wanted to research after you get home. Journaling also serves to refresh your memory on what you learn in workshops, documenting big trips, and more. Lisa has compiled great tips, suggestions, links, and resources for nature journaling.  View Lisa's 1-page document (PDF)

Creating a Bog Rain Garden
by Alok Kharey

Have a frustratingly persistent wet spot in your yard? Turn it into a bog rain garden! Master Naturalist Alok Kharey did just that in his yard and now enjoys beautiful native aquatic and marsh plants, such as Pickerelweed, Sharpwing monkeyflower, and even pitcher plants! He designed a brochure with instructions on how to make one with sand and sphagnum moss that will create the right amount of oxygen, nutrients, and water for these plants to thrive.
Download the tri-fold brochure

Mullet Landscaping
by Erin Linderman

One way to reintroduce much-needed habitat for birds, butterflies, and wildlife into our neighborhoods is to plant native plants in our yards. Native plants have a much different look than the current monoculture landscaping trend enforced by many Home Owner Associations. The Mullet Landscaping technique provides a creative solution for introducing native plants into a neighborhood.
Download the tri-fold brochure 

Flash Cards: Frogs and Toads
of the Baton Rouge Area
by Lori Radunzel-Davis
Learn about the common frogs and toads in the BR area and hear their calls. Put this presentation in "slideshow" mode, and it will automatically play the audio and forward to each page. Thank you to Bones Glorioso for sharing his photos.
Download the PPT file

Plastic Pollution
by Monica Bryan

Learn about plastic pollution and
efforts to prevent it in Louisiana.
Visit the Plastic Pollution Website

My Louisiana Birds
by Nanette Olivier

Sing about Louisiana's amazing birds
and their behaviors.
Hear the song and view the lyrics

The Budding Naturalist
by Layla Yeates and Jolie Adams

Defining Invasive
by Hannah Penn
This brochure is filled with ideas for exploring Bluebonnet Swamp with the family.
View the brochure
Learn how invasive, introduced, and native species differ, plus prevention tips.
View the brochure