Friends of Black Bayou accepts donations in memory either as direct contributions for a memorial fund (link below) or through our Adopt-a-Tree Program. Adopt-a-Tree for education, in memory of someone, or even to honor someone. You can choose the type of tree you'd like to adopt, too!   All proceeds from adopted trees help to support the educational, recreational, and environmental goals of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Names of adopters (and those memorialized or honored) are displayed on a plaque inside the Visitor Center. FoBB is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donations may be tax deductible.

Should you prefer to directly make a contribution in memory please use the link below and include name for memorial fund or directions for the fund use during PayPal checkout. We thank you for your generosity!

This event is free to the public -- even the food!  The Friends of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge give back to the community in many ways, and the Fall Festival is one of the most visible.  Enjoy the day today while there are a LOT of people, and come to visit again on another day, when you'll experience a quieter refuge, and hear lots of birds and animal sounds... and more..

Just an update on the many things happening at Black Bayou.
 
1st Saturday Program for Kids is September 2: 10AM for 3-5 year olds, 11AM 6-12 Year olds
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Water Sweep is September 9th. We could sure use your help at Black Bayou! Sign-up now online at http://watersweep.org/register.html?
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FWS is starting a new Refuge Krewe!
Next month we will be starting a new volunteer training program, recruiting people for the Refuge Krewe! If you want to learn more and help protect refuge and enjoy talking with people, we can use your help. Training will start either Sept 26th or Sept 28th. Details below and you can email [email protected] if you have questions or want to sign up.
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Monthly Friends Meeting – Sponsored by Ouachita Valley ACS September 18th at 6:30pm
This month’s Friends of Black Bayou meeting at the Visitor's Center will be sponsored by the Ouachita Valley of American Chemical Society. Kristopher Kelley will present on nutrient flow in the water shed in addition to all the other neat updates on the happens at Black Bayou. Come visit with new Friends and find out more!
 
Don’t forget to sign-up for our 5K fun run/walk! More information is online at:
http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/5k-trail-run-at-black-bayou-lake-nrw.html
 
Photo contest is now open for submissions! More information is online at:
http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/photocontest.html
Mat’s are available in the Nature Store at Black Bayou!
 

 
 

If you are…

• interested in the natural world
• want to learn more about it
• committed to conserving the environment
• live in the Northeast corner of Louisiana

Louisiana Master Naturalists – Northeast is looking for you!

Next Meeting: Friday, Aug 25th 12noon at the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce
All are invited to attend this great event!

Friends of Black Bayou will be helping this Northeast Chapter of LMN get started and we invite you to participate! Find out more online at: https://louisianamasternaturalistsnortheast.com

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The rates are scheduled are scheduled to change on August 28th so do not delay in placing your order if you are over 62 years old!

Currently the passes are available locally at the US Corps of Engineers office on South Grand Street. Call: 318-322-6391 for more information.

You may also purchase them online at the USGS.gov store with an additional processing fee of $10 Note:

• Until the current backlog of Senior Pass orders are shipped, your order confirmation will be honored for use at agency sites.
• If you need your pass in less than three months, consider purchasing your pass at the first site you visit. Please click here for a list of sites that issue passes. Please Note that USGS field offices DO NOT issue passes.
• Online and Mail in Senior pass applications are currently being processed within twelve weeks

All eligible Senior pass orders postmarked before August 28 will be processed at the $10 price.  Lifetime Senior pass orders postmarked after August 28 will be processed at the $80 price. Additional processing fees of $10 applies for USGS Store orders. 

The 1st Annual Boogie at da' Bayou 5K Trail Run will kick off the events of Fall Celebration on October 14, 2017. Registration is now open!

Running clubs and corporate sponsors are welcome to take part! For more information, please contact [email protected].

More details and registration are available online! Click Here

June 8 3-6pm - FoBB Volunteers will participate in KEDM Fundraiser,
Call in and help us raise critical funds for our local public radio station.

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A note from Alexa Hickey, KEDM Member Services...
There are only a few things that I do regularly. One is listen to 90.3 KEDM. The other, is go to Black Bayou. My family has breathed in the sweet air on the pier, we have meditated in canoe with cypress trees, we have chased a deer on the trails, and we have peppered Nova with questions. For twenty years Friends of Black Bayou, (FoBB), has not only created, maintained, and supported Black Bayou, but been a tremendous friend to KEDM.  

​FoBB has stepped in once more to help KEDM for the Be the One Campaign. We are looking for 150 listeners to give $100. Be the One to help KEDM bring you a variety of stories from the diversity of the world we live in. Kris Kelley is a team leader, and would like your help in making FoBB team raise the most for the campaign. He and his team will be on air Thursday, June 8th from 3 to 6 pm. You may call at any time to donate, simply make sure to state you are giving for FoBB team. You can reach us at 318-342-5563 or online at kedm.org. Thank you and here is to another 20 years of friendship!

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