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OAK – Kisatchie National Forest and Bayou Guided Hike
Retreat 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…
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Fête de la Nature – BioBlitz and Lunch Benefit 2024
**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…
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Arbor Day at the Arboretum
**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.
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Nature at Night: Bottomland Hike
**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.
