Welcome Nature Lovers

Louisiana Master Naturalists Northeast at a Herpetology Workshop with ULM Prof. Emeritus John L. Carr showing a Mississippi Green Watersnake at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Louisiana Master Naturalists Northeast at a Herpetology Workshop with ULM Prof. Emeritus John L. Carr at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Love Louisiana nature? We do too! Louisiana Master Naturalists – Northeast (LMN-NE) is a local chapter of the statewide Louisiana Master Naturalist Association (LMNA). We are a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to education, stewardship, and community service focused on the natural world of Northeast Louisiana! We welcome people who are curious about nature and committed to conserving the environment in our region of the state.

If you are…

  • interested in the natural world
  • want to learn more about it
  • committed to conserving the environment
  • live in the Northeast corner of Louisiana

Louisiana Master Naturalists – Northeast need you!

LMNNE — Learn More. See More. Do More for Nature.

Most members join because they want to learn more about natural history. Learn about our local birds, herptiles, mammals, aquatic life and other fauna, fungi, plants, ecology, geology, hydrology, and more. LMN-NE offers training opportunities through workshops and events — complete 7 workshops and a capstone project to contribute to certification as a Master Naturalist if you wish.

Workshops are typically:

  • Interactive and often include both classroom time and field experiences. Your seventh workshop is free of charge!
  • Led by knowledgeable naturalists, professors, or other experts from conservation organizations.
  • Great ways to meet people who love nature as much as you do!

Even if you’re not pursuing certification right away, you can attend many events, follow your interests, learn a ton just by being involved, and meet kindred spirits!

The State Context

The Louisiana Master Naturalist Association (LMNA) is a statewide program offering opportunities for citizens to expand or sharpen their skills in natural history, with special focus on the diverse habitats of the Sportsman’s Paradise – Louisiana.

Each year we meet up for a Rendezvous weekend of learning and fellowship in a different region of Louisiana to explore and learn from their local experts! We hosted LMNA Rendezvous in 2024. Rendezvous 2026 will be in Acadiana!