Joe M. Carmichael was an extraordinarily kind man who had an incredible ability to pay attention, a deep well of humor, a steady hand, a twinkling eye, and a creative […]

At Kids in the Woods Camp, youth 7-11 years old learn about their relationship to the natural environment. Through hands-on art activities, children use both artistic and scientific skills to observe, identify and collect natural materials and processes. They then record their experiences through visual arts such as clay, painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture. They […]

Join us for a Walk in the Woods with Studio Botanist David Baker to learn about his work and the land first-hand. This walk will focus on the forest’s response to hurricanes and how increasing storm frequency is changing the forest. The event is free but registration is required below. Friday, September 29th at 9 am […]

Join us to meet and learn more about current Rising Resident Ian Gerson on October 10th (previously September 28th) from 6:30-9:00 pm. He will give a short presentation on his work followed by a light dinner and refreshments — Registration is required below. Ian Gerson is a queer and trans interdisciplinary artist and educator born […]

Join us to get your hands dirty in support of the forest! Volunteers will assist with Ecologist David Baker’s work, learning how to identify and properly remove a range of invasive species common in our area. 9am – 12pm on Friday, October 13th. Registration is required below! Bring your lunch - beverages and sweets will be […]

Join us to get your hands dirty in support of the forest! Volunteers will assist with Environmental Curator David Baker’s work, learning how to identify and properly remove a range of invasive species common in our area. 9am – 12pm on Friday, October  27. Registration is required. Bring your lunch - beverages and sweets will […]

Join us at A Studio in the Woods on Saturday, November 11, 2023, 11am – 5pm for our 13th annual celebration of art and nature. 13401 Patterson Rd. New Orleans, LA 70131. Scroll down for tickets! You can also sign up to volunteer here! We are excited to announce this amazing music line-up: RAM Haiti, […]

Do you want to be part of the 13th annual FORESTival 2023? Sign up to volunteer on November 11th, 2023! Three different time slots are available. Choose what fits your schedule better below! Register Here

Join us to meet and learn more about current Rising Resident Laura Tanner. She will give a short presentation on her work followed by a community potluck dinner accompanied by stories and memories. Registration is required below. Laura Tanner’s creative works act as sites of inquiry into the revisionist histories that reinforce systems of inequity. […]

Join us for a Scent Walk in the forest with visual and olfactory artist Manon Bellet on Friday, December 8th, 10am - 11:30am. Participants will walk in the woods and along the banks of the Mississippi, focusing explicitly on smells while becoming aware of the smell of the surrounding landscape and paying attention to unexpected and curious smells […]