What to expect

Travel time is approximately one hour to launch site. Four to five hours is spent in a canoe. No experience is necessary. Life jackets will be provided and worn at all times. Pay close attention to the weather on the day of the trip and dress accordingly in layers. Remember it is often 10 - 15 degrees cooler over water. We go rain or shine as long as the university is in session - no rain date!

What to bring

You'll want to bring the following items:

The Loyola Environment students have been working hard the past few years to enhance their on-campus curriculum through their capstone experiences. To earn a degree from the Environment Program, each student must complete a project which further develops their skills as a scholar. We hope you will join us in watching each presentation and learn how Loyola University New Orleans Environment students have turned their passion into purpose.

Greenhouse Gathering-Virtual Style!

Settle in on the grass of the Palm Court in front of a giant LED screen for Loyola student bands live-streamed from the rooftop Azby Greenhouse! Free snack-packs and drinks will be available, chat with student and community environmental groups, and adopt a greenhouse-grown plant for you or your mama and ‘dem!

Join Dr. White on his Earth Week canoe trip! Participants will spend an evening out on the waters of Manchac swamp canoeing with the group, and taking in the sights. 

Reservations for this event are open from April 1st to the 16th, and transportation will be provided. To make a reservation, visit MO 571 on Tues/Thurs 1:30-4:00pm with your $10 fee. 

What to bring

You'll want to bring the following items:

Snack foods and water because no stops are made to and from the launch site.

Virtual Yoga:

All-levels yoga / Environment Program Earth Week

This 30-minute online class is for novices to experienced yoga practitioners. Asanas (postures) will be followed by a short guided meditation honoring habitat and the transformative powers of attention and intention. 

In Person Yoga:

Come join us for a half-hour of yoga in the horseshoe!  We will do enlivening postures that invigorate, as well as quieting postures that bring calm. Bring a mat and any props if you have them, but it’s fine to come as you are.  Wear comfortable clothes, and don’t forget your mask!

Dr. Donata Henry is a Senior Professor of the Practice in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She earned her PhD from Tulane and was offered a teaching position upon completion of her degree in 2005. Her research interests include the reproductive biology, behavioral and community ecology of birds.

Take part in our earth week themed scavenger hunt in City Park! The event is student led and includes first, second, third, and participation prizes. Supplies are limited however, so prizes are first come first serve. Participants with their own transportation also have the option to complete the hunt individually. 

Reservations for this event are open from April 1st to the 16th, and transportation will be provided. To make a reservation, email kjkahn@loyno.edu with your name and cell phone #.

When: October 22, 2020

Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Where: Zoom meeting link 
https://loyno.zoom.us/j/98275122360?pwd=YkRJYjZvcFBwQWRlOHJTdmEyVVppdz09

Meeting ID: 982 7512 2360
Passcode: 893784

Presenter:Dr. Maud Walsh 

Title: LSU School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences

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