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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
OAK – Birding at Lake Martin with Patti Holland
Take a walk with OAK at the beautiful Lake Martin while local expert Patti Holland guides us on birdwatching. Lake Martin is one of the state's largest nesting sites for water birds. Many species of waterbirds can be found year round. Anhinga, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, White Ibis and Roseate Spoonbill are some of the many species that can be spotted from along the edges of Lake Martin. Many other species also share the Lake, so be observant and you may find reptiles and amphibians, like snakes, frogs, turtles and even alligators! * Supplies to bring: Water, a snack and binoculars if you have a pair.
OAK – Bioblitz at Atelier de la Nature
Atelier de la Nature 1050 Andrew Gautreaux Rd, ArnaudvilleJoin the Outdoor Nature Kids as we assist scientists in a day of searching for species of Amphibians and Reptiles at Atelier de la Nature. Oak participants will assist Pete Warney, an Herpetologist in an Herping adventure, searching for all things that slither and slide. Once we have helped the scientist catalog species, we will break off for a picnic and regroup for more hunts as we embark on a scavenger hunt to see what other creatures we can find! Meet us at the OAK Flag under the Acadiana Master Naturalist Tent by 9:30am to prepare for the day!