Hiking
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OAK – Kisatchie National Forest and Bayou Guided Hike
Kisatchie National Forest ProvencalRetreat to the forest with OAK to enjoy a 1.5 mile hike in Kisatchie National Forest. We will hike the Longleaf Trail, looping through a variety of forest settings. We will observe meadows and bottomland hardwoods, a high mesa and a creek. This hike will loop and lead us back to our cars, where we will take a short drive to explore and experience the cool waters of Kisatchie Bayou. With an opportunity to picnic, we can also enjoy a cool off in the water. Meeting Location and Time: 9am Northside Lowes Arrive at the Longleaf trail by 10:30 Arrive at Kisatchie Bayou by 12pm Picnic and play, depart at 2 * Supplies needed, water, snacks, a picnic lunch for your family and bug spray. Swimwear and towels are optional for creek swimming. For more information about Kisatchie National Forest visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/kisatchie/recarea/?recid=34827
Fête de la Nature – BioBlitz and Lunch Benefit 2024
Atelier de la Nature 1050 Andrew Gautreaux Rd, Arnaudville**Not an AMN event, but counts for continuing ed (or volunteer) hours!** Join us for FREE a family-friendly event to celebrate Acadiana’s special natural surroundings, through art, music, food and science. This event will feature a performance by Lake Charles based Wayne Singleton and Same Ol' 2 Step. Throughout the day scientists will be leading an open-to-the-public BioBlitz to search for every species of bird, reptile, insect, plant, fungus and more living at the Atelier de la Nature! A benefit lunch will be run by Chef Colt Patin of the Culinary Institute of Baton Rouge, his students, and Scouts Troop 174. Food will be sold at the event with proceeds will help fund Atelier de la Nature’s youth education programs. FREE EVENT BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at . Lunch and beverages will be sold at the event (card and cash accepted). Event schedule: 6-8 AM Birds 8-10 AM Arthropods 10-12 Amphibians, Reptiles & Fishes 12-2 Music and lunch 2-4 Plants and Fungus 4-5 Mammals 5-8 set up tents and dinner break (bring your own) 8-onwards: Nocturnal insects, bats, bonfire and camping This event is FREE but please register by getting a GENERAL ADMISSION ticket at . Multilingual accessibility (French/Spanish/English). Please contact us for other accessibility requests. In partnership with Cycle Zydeco
Arbor Day at the Arboretum
Louisiana State Arboretum 1300 Sudie Lawton Lane, Ville Platte**NOT** an AMN event, but counts for continuing education hours! From their website: Join the Arboretum staff to celebrate Louisiana's Arbor Day with activities, hikes and a tree seedling giveaway. Visitors will learn about the importance of native trees and how they can enhance their yard. Call the Arboretum Nature Center for details at 337-363-6289.