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2026 Annual Members Meeting
LPL South Regional Library 6101 Johnston St, LafayetteAMN 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!
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