Master Naturalist
Latest Past Events
The Curious Naturalist: Creepy Crawlers
Wild Child Wines 210 E. Vermilion St, Lafayette**Counts for Continuing Ed Hours!** Please use the link below to register. This event is FREE and open to the public, however seating is very limited so the first 30 people to register will have their seats reserved until 6pm! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-curious-naturalist-creepy-crawlers-tickets-1014960874297 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We're celebrating things that have too many legs — things some might call "creepy crawlers." Explore the world of these fascinating creatures and learn more about their role in nature. Get up close and personal with some live specimens while learning about their unique behaviors and habitats. This event is perfect for adults, nature lovers and nerds who just love to learn. Doors open at 5:30pm at Wild Child Wines and our first speaker will start at 6pm. Space is very limited so arrive early. Our main presenter, Steven Barney from Safari Station, will be sharing facts about arachnids and insects in Louisiana. Adding an artistic twist, blacksmith and metal artist Elizabeth Belz will showcase her metal insect sculptures and talk about her projects happening at the Halloween Arts & Nature Festival. The Curious Naturalist is a lecture series by Acadiana Master Naturalists. Our co-host for this session, Atelier de la Nature, will also share teasers about the Halloween Art & Nature Festival. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FAQ Our lecture series is intended for adults, but we welcome curious teens to join us. While there is no age restriction, parents of younger children should be aware that the content is created with adults in mind. You may not want to bring small children if you expect them to be disruptive.
Member Night Hike
Acadiana Park Nature Station 1205 E. Alexander St., LafayetteExplore nature at night at our Member & Volunteer Night Hike. It's time to practice your owl calls and test your ability to identify frog sounds. Bring your flashlights, headlamps, and gear to the Acadiana Park Nature Station for a member and volunteer night hike. This is a time for us to learn together and enjoy some time as a group again. This event is open to: - The 2024 Cohort - Any active members in good standing (paid dues) - A plus one accompanied by a member - A volunteer who has done a presentation or workshop within the last two years - Members of other state chapters that are in good standing -Meet in the tree canopy at the Acadiana Park Nature Station This workshop will be led by Kyle Patton, Curator of Natural Science at the nature station. Kyle will do a short presentation on nocturnal life in the tree canopy, followed by a night hike. If you have not renewed your membership yet. Please use the link below to pay your dues for June 2024-June 2025. https://www.zeffy.com/.../b6d53541-6edf-46d4-bb4b
AMN Annual Meeting
LPL South Regional Library 6101 Johnston St, Lafayette**FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!** How local IS local? Join the discussion on June 27th for Conservation Genetics with Christina Calcaterra! Event Schedule: 5:30 PM: Annual Membership Meeting and Announcements6:00 PM: Lecture by Christina Calcaterra About the Speaker: Christina Calcaterra brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in botany. From her early studies at the University of Minnesota where she studied plant ID on the prairies and oak savannas to her current role at Fort Johnson as a botanist, Christina has dedicated her career to understanding and conserving plant diversity. Presentation Highlights: Discover the role of genetic diversity in conservation and why it matters. Understand how to maintain local genetic integrity in your garden. Learn practical tips for promoting native plants in your landscape, and find the most responsible sources for native plants. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert and engage with fellow nature enthusiasts. See you there!