Latest Past Events

OAK – Indian Bayou with Mark Suter

Indian Bayou 667 W Atchafalaya Levee Rd, Krotz Springs

Mark Suter of Texas Primitive will share his plant ID skills, Basic archery lessons, and wilderness fire-starting skills.

Turtle Power! The Cultural and Scientific Wonders of Turtles

Atelier de la Nature 1050 Andrew Gautreaux Rd, Arnaudville

Join one of our partner orgs, Atelier de la Nature, for a continuing ed opportunity! Details: THIS EVENT IS FREE BUT SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Join us for a special program about turtles with Nant'a (Chief) Cougar Goodbear of the Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinné and artist/biologist Dr. Brandon Ballengée. Chief Cougar will be discussing the importance of the Alligator Snapping Turtle to the Canneci Tinne people and share a ceremonial turtle shell rattle. From the scientific standpoint turtles are an ancient group of animals with backbones and among the most endangered. Brandon will be talking about their evolution and conservation. Following the presentations, participants will be invited to create drawings with poetry inspired by the works of the late American Indian Movement councilman and artist Jimmie Durham. Register at:  THIS EVENT IS FREE BUT SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Nature at Night: Bottomland Hike

Louisiana State Arboretum 1300 Sudie Lawton Lane, Ville Platte

**NOT** an AMN event, but counts for continuing education hours!  From their website: Join us for a night hike in the Arboretum. We will be going through three different habitats to experience the different sights and sounds of nighttime. Flashlights and headlamps are great things to bring to our night programs.

Free