A Partial Listing of Past Events Held at Black Bayou Lake National Refuge
Jan 6, 2018 9am-12noon- Learn more about the animals that are kings of the refuge like alligators, eagles, monarch butterflies, and alligator snapping turtles as well as crafts that go along with them. Drop in between 9 and noon. Students from Texas State University will be making this a bilingual event.
Jan 9, 2018 6:30pm-8:30pm- First Quarter Meeting (Master Naturalist)
Guest Speaker: Chris Doffitt, Louisiana Wildlife & Fishers, will speak to us about the Natural Areas Registry program, followed by a 30-minute meeting.
Jan 15, 2018 6:30pm-8:30pm- Friends of Black Bayou Meeting -
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Jan 31, 2018 6-7AM -Blood Moon/Lunar Eclipse Viewing
We will be able to see a small portion of the eclipse before the moon sets. Come and join the ranger on the East Side of the pier. She'll bring the telescope, coffee, and hot water for hot chocolate. You bring your cup and we will see how much we can view.
Jan 31, 6PM-7:30PM - Super Blue Moon Celebration
Celebrate the Super Blue Moon with a special performance by the Bayou Blend Barbershop Quartet. Meet at the Learning center at 6 for the walk out to the pier and when the moon has risen we will be at the amphitheater for music, bonfire, and smores.
Feb 3 10AM-11AM - Coyotes and Foxes Kids Program 3-5 Year Olds
Our monthly kids program is going to be about coyotes and foxes this month in celebration of Year of the Dog.
Feb 3 11AM-12PM - Coyotes and Foxes Kids Program 6-12 Year Olds
Our monthly kids program is going to be about coyotes and foxes this month in celebration of Year of the Dog.
Feb 17 10AM-12PM - Guided Bird Walk
Join Guide Roselie Overby for a guided bird walk in celebration of the Great Backyard Bird Count. We will be keeping track of species to include in the GBBC. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours and learn about birds on the refuge.
Feb 17 10AM-1PM - Great Backyard Bird Count Family Activities
Bring the family out to learn more about birds with a variety of activities. You can join the guided bird walk at 10 AM or stay around the learning center for a variety of bird-themed activities that are kid friendly.
Feb 19 6:30PM - Friends of Black Bayou Monthly Meeting
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Feb 27 6:30-7:30PM - Bluebirds 101
The Louisiana Bluebird Society will be letting you know all the basics about bluebirds include how to attract them to your yard and the where and how to put up bluebird boxes.
March 3 10AM -12PM
Join Complex Forester for a Walk and Talk about Invasive Species here at Black Bayou, their impact on the refuge, what we are doing about them and how you can help.
March 17 9-11AM Members Event: Walk and Talk About Photography
Join local photographers Burg Ransom, Richard Pleasant, and Will Watson to learn more about how they take those great photographs. Then take a hike with Refuge Manager Erin Cox to practice those techniques.
RSVP - [email protected]
April 7th Great American Cleanup Day
Join Friends of Black Bayou as we participate in the 2018 Great American Clean-up with our partners at Ouachita Green.
Free canoe rentals all day if you retrieve litter on the lake while out, and we will provide a free lunch for our morning volunteers who help us hit the trails! Meet at the Visitor Center at 9AM for a quick orientation and supply pickup. We will provide the tools and trash bags!
More information to come! Bring a friend and enjoy the wonderful refuge as we make a difference in our community!
April 16th @6:30PM Friends of Black Bayou Meeting
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Special Guest Speaker - Adam Rogers, FWS
Presentation Title -The Battle for Black Bayou Habitat:
A spring 2018 presentation on the BBL wildflower project and combat of aquatic invasives by Wildlife Refuge Specialist Adam Rogers, aquatic spray boat operator for all of 2017 and wildflower planter of almost 7 acres of over 50 species of native wildflowers.
April 20th Dark Sky Night!
Sky viewing from 8pm-11pm Boat Launch Parking Lot Near Pier. Come explore the sky at this great after hours event!
April 21st Ouachita Green Earth Day
More information to come...
April 28th 10AM Members Event: Free Canoe Trip!
Join friends for a members free canoe trip to the Eagle's Nest with lunch to follow!
RSVP - [email protected]
Monday, June 18th 6:30pm Friends Monthly Meeting
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Wednesday, June 20th Northeast Louisiana Summer Film Series
The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council is proud to present the first ever Northeast Louisiana Summer Film Series.
The film continues June 20 with All Over But to Cry.
Louisiana’s spirit of survival meets the powers of Hurricane Audrey, the deadliest cyclone in American history. The Arts Council partners with Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge to feature this Louisiana-directed and Louisiana-made film.
This film is 60 minutes long. All films will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Flying Tiger Brewery every third Wednesday this summer. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets for non-members are $5. Arts Council members will receive free tickets. To become a member of the Arts Council, visit www.nelaarts.org. Ticket proceeds for All Over But to Cry will benefit the Arts Council and Black Bayou.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
Thursday, June 21st 7:30-9pm Annual Summer Solstice Paddle
Join us on the annual summer solstice paddle to celebrate the longest day of the year and to watch the sunset over the lake. If you have your own kayak or canoe please join us. If you need to rent one for the evening please call the Visitor Center at 387-1114 to reserve one $10/person. Bring a beverage and a snack and plenty of bug spray.
Tuesday, June 26th 7-9PM The Guardians Movie Showing
Chennault Aviation & Military Museum
Exclusive showing of the 2018 documentary "The Guardians". The film is about protecting Monarch butterfly habitat in Mexico.
Monday, November 19th 6:30pm Friends Monthly Meeting
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Thursday, November 22nd 5pm Full Moon Campfire
Thanksgiving is the full moon - rising at about 5:15. Come out and enjoy the full moon at the refuge. You can watch it on the pier and then come over to the amphitheater where we will have a campfire and hot cocoa and apple cider to enjoy.
Friday, November 23rd 10AM Black Friday Ranger Hike
Get outside for Black Friday and add your tracks along the Edgewater Trail. It's our annual Ranger hike and we will be walking about three miles looking for critters and birds and enjoying being outside. Great way to walk off that turkey so you can have leftovers later.
Friday, November 23rd 5:30PM Almost Full Moon Walk
The moon is still over 99% full so come and join us for a ranger walk to watch it rise tonight.
Saturday, November 24th 10AM & 2PM Guided Canoe or Kayak Trip
Join the ranger for a guided canoe trip out to the Eagles Nest. You can join us for free if you have your own canoe or kayak or can rent one for $10/person. If you do need one from here - please call 387-1114 to reserve. Bring snacks and a drink. Trip may be cancelled depending on weather.
Saturday, December 1st 10am & 11am First Saturday Childrens Program
10AM Pre-K and K, 11AM 1st-6th Grade
Our monthly Kids Program is on trees. Come join us at the Learning Center.
Monday, December 17th 6:30pm Friends Holiday Party
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our annual Holiday Party! This is a great chance to get a recap on the many excellent projects that are happening at the refuge and see friends! Bring a friend who might be interested, the more the merrier!
Friday, December 21st 6-7pm Winter Solstice Celebration
Join is to celebrate the shortest day of the year and the first day of winter. We will have a fire, s’mores, cocoa, and some music. Meet out at the amphitheater. The moon will also be practically full that night.
Saturday, December 22nd 1-3:30pm Guided Canoe/Kayak Trip
Join the ranger for a guided canoe trip out to the Eagles Nest. The trip is about 3.5 miles roundtripYou can join us for free if you have your own canoe or kayak or can rent one for $10/person. If you do need one from here - please call 387-1114 to reserve. Bring snacks and a drink. Trip may be cancelled depending on weather.
Saturday, December 22nd 5-6pm Full Moon Walk
Join the ranger as we walk and watch the full moon rise.
Saturday, December 23rd 1-3:30pm Guided Canoe/Kayak Trip
Join the ranger for a guided canoe trip out to the Eagles Nest. The trip is about 3.5 miles roundtripYou can join us for free if you have your own canoe or kayak or can rent one for $10/person. If you do need one from here - please call 387-1114 to reserve. Bring snacks and a drink. Trip may be cancelled depending on weather.
2017
December 18, 2017 6:30PM- Friends of Black Bayou Holiday Party! Come visit with friends as we enjoy fantastic food and friendship! All interested guests are welcome! As usual, bring potluck finger food, we'll provide drinks!
December 4, 2017 6:15PM- Almost Full Moon Walk - Adults Only
Join a ranger for a walk on the trails to explore Black Bayou Lake at night.
December 3, 2017 5:15PM- Full Moon Walk. Join a ranger for a walk on the trails to explore Black Bayou Lake at night.
December 2, 2017 10am- First Saturday Kids Program 3-5 yr olds: Winter Birds
December 2, 2017 11am- First Saturday Kids Program 6-12 yr olds: Winter Birds
November 25, 2017 10am- Guided Canoe Trip - Call 387-1114 to reserve a canoe.
November 24, 2017 10am-1pm- Work off the turkey and avoid the crowds during our 3 mile hike. Meet at the Visitor Center and take off with the ranger.
November 24, 2017 11am- Guided Canoe Trip - Call 387-1114 to reserve a canoe.
December 21, 2017 6:30-8:00PM- Winter Solstice Celebration - Star-gazing, a bonfire, and snores to celebrate the beginning of winter.
November 20, 2017 6:30pm- Friends of Black Bayou Meeting with special guest speaker Erin Cox, Refuge Manager
Come visit with friends and get an update on all the major activities on our area refuges!
November 18, 2017 10am-12noon- Learn more about Leave No Trace with the Subaru Leave No Trace Travelling trainers. Come and find out more about how you can leave no trace and help keep Louisiana Beautiful.
November 17, 2017 5PM - Friends of Black Bayou Board Meeting
November 17, 2017 6:30-9:30PM- Come and join us out at the amphitheater to enjoy the Leonoid Meteor Shower with our telescopes and also learn more about leave no trace and enjoy smores - what could be better!October 28, 2017 - Haunted Nature Trail (pt 1)
It's back this year - the haunted nature trail at Black Bayou and we will be adding some more stuff to it. Smores are back as well plus the bonfire for when you survive the walk. Come out anytime between 6:30 and 8:30. Costumes are encouraged.
November 4, 2017 10AM- First Saturday Kids Program 3-5 yr olds - Turkeys
Our monthly kids program will be focusing on turkeys for November
November 4, 2017 11AM- First Saturday Kids Program 6-12 yr olds - Turkeys
Our monthly kids program will be focusing on turkeys for November
November 4, 2017 6:45-8PM- Our monthly full moon walk. FYI in Dec/Jan we will be doing two per month one for everyone and one for adults only due to numerous requests. Stay tuned for the dates for next month.
October 31, 2017 - Haunted Nature Trail (pt 2)
It's back this year - the haunted nature trail at Black Bayou and we will be adding some more stuff to it. Smores are back as well plus the bonfire for when you survive the walk. Come out anytime between 6:30 and 8:30. Costumes are encouraged.
October 14, 2017 -
8AM "Boogie on the Bayou" First 5K Trail Fun Run/Walk - Fall Celebration Kick Off Event
10AM to 3PM - FoBB's Annual Fall Celebration
October 7, 2017 - Kids Program Bats: Join us to learn more about bats in October and do a craft.
10AM - 3-5 year olds program
11AM - 6-12 year olds program
October 5, 2017 6:45-8PM - Full Moon Walk - Things that go Bump in the Night
It's our first full moon walk of the fall and this month we'll be focusing on noises at night.
October 1, 2017 - 5PM Deadline for Photo Contest Entries See: http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/photocontest.html
September 26, 2017 6:00PM (repeated Sept 28@6pm) - First Refuge Krewe Training
If you would like to volunteer out at Black Bayou please attend one of our two first trainings for the refuge krewe. There will be two more sessions everyone will be required to attend, every other Tuesday or Thursday. Questions or to sign up please email [email protected]
September 18, 2017 6:30PM - Friends of Black Bayou September meeting
Sponsored by Ouachita Valley ACS
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!
September 9, 2017 9AM to 12Noon - Ouachita Green sponsors Ouachita Water Sweep. Help pick up litter at Black Bayou Lake NWR and other sites during this great community event! For more info and to pre-register for the event, See: http://ouachitagreen.org
September 2, 2017 10AM to 12Noon 1st Saturday Kids Program
Learn more about herons, cranes and other wading birds.
10AM - 3-5 year olds
11AM - 6-12 year olds
August 26, 2017 - Photo Contest Mats available in FoBB Nature Store, online submission now open! See: http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/photocontest.html
Jan 9, 2018 6:30pm-8:30pm- First Quarter Meeting (Master Naturalist)
Guest Speaker: Chris Doffitt, Louisiana Wildlife & Fishers, will speak to us about the Natural Areas Registry program, followed by a 30-minute meeting.
Jan 15, 2018 6:30pm-8:30pm- Friends of Black Bayou Meeting -
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Jan 31, 2018 6-7AM -Blood Moon/Lunar Eclipse Viewing
We will be able to see a small portion of the eclipse before the moon sets. Come and join the ranger on the East Side of the pier. She'll bring the telescope, coffee, and hot water for hot chocolate. You bring your cup and we will see how much we can view.
Jan 31, 6PM-7:30PM - Super Blue Moon Celebration
Celebrate the Super Blue Moon with a special performance by the Bayou Blend Barbershop Quartet. Meet at the Learning center at 6 for the walk out to the pier and when the moon has risen we will be at the amphitheater for music, bonfire, and smores.
Feb 3 10AM-11AM - Coyotes and Foxes Kids Program 3-5 Year Olds
Our monthly kids program is going to be about coyotes and foxes this month in celebration of Year of the Dog.
Feb 3 11AM-12PM - Coyotes and Foxes Kids Program 6-12 Year Olds
Our monthly kids program is going to be about coyotes and foxes this month in celebration of Year of the Dog.
Feb 17 10AM-12PM - Guided Bird Walk
Join Guide Roselie Overby for a guided bird walk in celebration of the Great Backyard Bird Count. We will be keeping track of species to include in the GBBC. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours and learn about birds on the refuge.
Feb 17 10AM-1PM - Great Backyard Bird Count Family Activities
Bring the family out to learn more about birds with a variety of activities. You can join the guided bird walk at 10 AM or stay around the learning center for a variety of bird-themed activities that are kid friendly.
Feb 19 6:30PM - Friends of Black Bayou Monthly Meeting
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Feb 27 6:30-7:30PM - Bluebirds 101
The Louisiana Bluebird Society will be letting you know all the basics about bluebirds include how to attract them to your yard and the where and how to put up bluebird boxes.
March 3 10AM -12PM
Join Complex Forester for a Walk and Talk about Invasive Species here at Black Bayou, their impact on the refuge, what we are doing about them and how you can help.
March 17 9-11AM Members Event: Walk and Talk About Photography
Join local photographers Burg Ransom, Richard Pleasant, and Will Watson to learn more about how they take those great photographs. Then take a hike with Refuge Manager Erin Cox to practice those techniques.
RSVP - [email protected]
April 7th Great American Cleanup Day
Join Friends of Black Bayou as we participate in the 2018 Great American Clean-up with our partners at Ouachita Green.
Free canoe rentals all day if you retrieve litter on the lake while out, and we will provide a free lunch for our morning volunteers who help us hit the trails! Meet at the Visitor Center at 9AM for a quick orientation and supply pickup. We will provide the tools and trash bags!
More information to come! Bring a friend and enjoy the wonderful refuge as we make a difference in our community!
April 16th @6:30PM Friends of Black Bayou Meeting
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Special Guest Speaker - Adam Rogers, FWS
Presentation Title -The Battle for Black Bayou Habitat:
A spring 2018 presentation on the BBL wildflower project and combat of aquatic invasives by Wildlife Refuge Specialist Adam Rogers, aquatic spray boat operator for all of 2017 and wildflower planter of almost 7 acres of over 50 species of native wildflowers.
April 20th Dark Sky Night!
Sky viewing from 8pm-11pm Boat Launch Parking Lot Near Pier. Come explore the sky at this great after hours event!
April 21st Ouachita Green Earth Day
More information to come...
April 28th 10AM Members Event: Free Canoe Trip!
Join friends for a members free canoe trip to the Eagle's Nest with lunch to follow!
RSVP - [email protected]
Monday, June 18th 6:30pm Friends Monthly Meeting
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Wednesday, June 20th Northeast Louisiana Summer Film Series
The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council is proud to present the first ever Northeast Louisiana Summer Film Series.
The film continues June 20 with All Over But to Cry.
Louisiana’s spirit of survival meets the powers of Hurricane Audrey, the deadliest cyclone in American history. The Arts Council partners with Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge to feature this Louisiana-directed and Louisiana-made film.
This film is 60 minutes long. All films will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Flying Tiger Brewery every third Wednesday this summer. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets for non-members are $5. Arts Council members will receive free tickets. To become a member of the Arts Council, visit www.nelaarts.org. Ticket proceeds for All Over But to Cry will benefit the Arts Council and Black Bayou.
CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
Thursday, June 21st 7:30-9pm Annual Summer Solstice Paddle
Join us on the annual summer solstice paddle to celebrate the longest day of the year and to watch the sunset over the lake. If you have your own kayak or canoe please join us. If you need to rent one for the evening please call the Visitor Center at 387-1114 to reserve one $10/person. Bring a beverage and a snack and plenty of bug spray.
Tuesday, June 26th 7-9PM The Guardians Movie Showing
Chennault Aviation & Military Museum
Exclusive showing of the 2018 documentary "The Guardians". The film is about protecting Monarch butterfly habitat in Mexico.
Monday, November 19th 6:30pm Friends Monthly Meeting
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our monthly meeting, help plan for upcoming events and get updates on all the amazing projects at the Refuge! Bring a friend!
Thursday, November 22nd 5pm Full Moon Campfire
Thanksgiving is the full moon - rising at about 5:15. Come out and enjoy the full moon at the refuge. You can watch it on the pier and then come over to the amphitheater where we will have a campfire and hot cocoa and apple cider to enjoy.
Friday, November 23rd 10AM Black Friday Ranger Hike
Get outside for Black Friday and add your tracks along the Edgewater Trail. It's our annual Ranger hike and we will be walking about three miles looking for critters and birds and enjoying being outside. Great way to walk off that turkey so you can have leftovers later.
Friday, November 23rd 5:30PM Almost Full Moon Walk
The moon is still over 99% full so come and join us for a ranger walk to watch it rise tonight.
Saturday, November 24th 10AM & 2PM Guided Canoe or Kayak Trip
Join the ranger for a guided canoe trip out to the Eagles Nest. You can join us for free if you have your own canoe or kayak or can rent one for $10/person. If you do need one from here - please call 387-1114 to reserve. Bring snacks and a drink. Trip may be cancelled depending on weather.
Saturday, December 1st 10am & 11am First Saturday Childrens Program
10AM Pre-K and K, 11AM 1st-6th Grade
Our monthly Kids Program is on trees. Come join us at the Learning Center.
Monday, December 17th 6:30pm Friends Holiday Party
Join the Friends of Black Bayou for our annual Holiday Party! This is a great chance to get a recap on the many excellent projects that are happening at the refuge and see friends! Bring a friend who might be interested, the more the merrier!
Friday, December 21st 6-7pm Winter Solstice Celebration
Join is to celebrate the shortest day of the year and the first day of winter. We will have a fire, s’mores, cocoa, and some music. Meet out at the amphitheater. The moon will also be practically full that night.
Saturday, December 22nd 1-3:30pm Guided Canoe/Kayak Trip
Join the ranger for a guided canoe trip out to the Eagles Nest. The trip is about 3.5 miles roundtripYou can join us for free if you have your own canoe or kayak or can rent one for $10/person. If you do need one from here - please call 387-1114 to reserve. Bring snacks and a drink. Trip may be cancelled depending on weather.
Saturday, December 22nd 5-6pm Full Moon Walk
Join the ranger as we walk and watch the full moon rise.
Saturday, December 23rd 1-3:30pm Guided Canoe/Kayak Trip
Join the ranger for a guided canoe trip out to the Eagles Nest. The trip is about 3.5 miles roundtripYou can join us for free if you have your own canoe or kayak or can rent one for $10/person. If you do need one from here - please call 387-1114 to reserve. Bring snacks and a drink. Trip may be cancelled depending on weather.
2017
December 18, 2017 6:30PM- Friends of Black Bayou Holiday Party! Come visit with friends as we enjoy fantastic food and friendship! All interested guests are welcome! As usual, bring potluck finger food, we'll provide drinks!
December 4, 2017 6:15PM- Almost Full Moon Walk - Adults Only
Join a ranger for a walk on the trails to explore Black Bayou Lake at night.
December 3, 2017 5:15PM- Full Moon Walk. Join a ranger for a walk on the trails to explore Black Bayou Lake at night.
December 2, 2017 10am- First Saturday Kids Program 3-5 yr olds: Winter Birds
December 2, 2017 11am- First Saturday Kids Program 6-12 yr olds: Winter Birds
November 25, 2017 10am- Guided Canoe Trip - Call 387-1114 to reserve a canoe.
November 24, 2017 10am-1pm- Work off the turkey and avoid the crowds during our 3 mile hike. Meet at the Visitor Center and take off with the ranger.
November 24, 2017 11am- Guided Canoe Trip - Call 387-1114 to reserve a canoe.
December 21, 2017 6:30-8:00PM- Winter Solstice Celebration - Star-gazing, a bonfire, and snores to celebrate the beginning of winter.
November 20, 2017 6:30pm- Friends of Black Bayou Meeting with special guest speaker Erin Cox, Refuge Manager
Come visit with friends and get an update on all the major activities on our area refuges!
November 18, 2017 10am-12noon- Learn more about Leave No Trace with the Subaru Leave No Trace Travelling trainers. Come and find out more about how you can leave no trace and help keep Louisiana Beautiful.
November 17, 2017 5PM - Friends of Black Bayou Board Meeting
November 17, 2017 6:30-9:30PM- Come and join us out at the amphitheater to enjoy the Leonoid Meteor Shower with our telescopes and also learn more about leave no trace and enjoy smores - what could be better!October 28, 2017 - Haunted Nature Trail (pt 1)
It's back this year - the haunted nature trail at Black Bayou and we will be adding some more stuff to it. Smores are back as well plus the bonfire for when you survive the walk. Come out anytime between 6:30 and 8:30. Costumes are encouraged.
November 4, 2017 10AM- First Saturday Kids Program 3-5 yr olds - Turkeys
Our monthly kids program will be focusing on turkeys for November
November 4, 2017 11AM- First Saturday Kids Program 6-12 yr olds - Turkeys
Our monthly kids program will be focusing on turkeys for November
November 4, 2017 6:45-8PM- Our monthly full moon walk. FYI in Dec/Jan we will be doing two per month one for everyone and one for adults only due to numerous requests. Stay tuned for the dates for next month.
October 31, 2017 - Haunted Nature Trail (pt 2)
It's back this year - the haunted nature trail at Black Bayou and we will be adding some more stuff to it. Smores are back as well plus the bonfire for when you survive the walk. Come out anytime between 6:30 and 8:30. Costumes are encouraged.
October 14, 2017 -
8AM "Boogie on the Bayou" First 5K Trail Fun Run/Walk - Fall Celebration Kick Off Event
10AM to 3PM - FoBB's Annual Fall Celebration
October 7, 2017 - Kids Program Bats: Join us to learn more about bats in October and do a craft.
10AM - 3-5 year olds program
11AM - 6-12 year olds program
October 5, 2017 6:45-8PM - Full Moon Walk - Things that go Bump in the Night
It's our first full moon walk of the fall and this month we'll be focusing on noises at night.
October 1, 2017 - 5PM Deadline for Photo Contest Entries See: http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/photocontest.html
September 26, 2017 6:00PM (repeated Sept 28@6pm) - First Refuge Krewe Training
If you would like to volunteer out at Black Bayou please attend one of our two first trainings for the refuge krewe. There will be two more sessions everyone will be required to attend, every other Tuesday or Thursday. Questions or to sign up please email [email protected]
September 18, 2017 6:30PM - Friends of Black Bayou September meeting
Sponsored by Ouachita Valley ACS
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!
September 9, 2017 9AM to 12Noon - Ouachita Green sponsors Ouachita Water Sweep. Help pick up litter at Black Bayou Lake NWR and other sites during this great community event! For more info and to pre-register for the event, See: http://ouachitagreen.org
September 2, 2017 10AM to 12Noon 1st Saturday Kids Program
Learn more about herons, cranes and other wading birds.
10AM - 3-5 year olds
11AM - 6-12 year olds
August 26, 2017 - Photo Contest Mats available in FoBB Nature Store, online submission now open! See: http://www.friendsofblackbayou.org/photocontest.html
July 1, 2017 - 10AM (USF&WS Event) First Saturday Kids Monthly Program 3-5 year olds - Eagles in Celebration of the 4th of July
July 1, 2017 - 11AM (USF&WS Event) First Saturday Kids Monthly Program 6-12 year olds - Eagles Eagles in Celebration of the 4th of July
July 1, 2017 - 10AM - 5PM - (FoBB Event) Sausage Sale Fundraiser @ Brookshire's 165N Monroe. All proceeds for wildflowers/wildlife habitat.
July 10-12, 2017 - 9AM- 12noon (FoBB Event) Youth Photo Workshop Ages 9-17? Youth workshop
July 17, 2017 - 6:30PM (FoBB Event) Friends of Black Bayou Monthly Meeting Special Guest Speaker - Kerry Heafner, LSU Ag
July 22, 2017 - 10AM-12PM Free Kayak Class Louisiana Delta Adventures host) Free kayak class.
July 22, 2017 - 1PM-3PM Free Kayak Class Louisiana Delta Adventures host) Free kayak class.
July 1, 2017 - 11AM (USF&WS Event) First Saturday Kids Monthly Program 6-12 year olds - Eagles Eagles in Celebration of the 4th of July
July 1, 2017 - 10AM - 5PM - (FoBB Event) Sausage Sale Fundraiser @ Brookshire's 165N Monroe. All proceeds for wildflowers/wildlife habitat.
July 10-12, 2017 - 9AM- 12noon (FoBB Event) Youth Photo Workshop Ages 9-17? Youth workshop
July 17, 2017 - 6:30PM (FoBB Event) Friends of Black Bayou Monthly Meeting Special Guest Speaker - Kerry Heafner, LSU Ag
July 22, 2017 - 10AM-12PM Free Kayak Class Louisiana Delta Adventures host) Free kayak class.
July 22, 2017 - 1PM-3PM Free Kayak Class Louisiana Delta Adventures host) Free kayak class.
June 12-16, 2017 USF&W Summer Camps Fishing/Hunting Camp - Learn safe hunting & fishing techniques and safety
June 19-23, 2017 (USF&WS Event) Summer Camp 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Completed Grades 3 or 4
June 26-27, 2017 (USF&WS Event) Summer Camp 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Ages 8-16
June 19-23, 2017 (USF&WS Event) Summer Camp 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Completed Grades 3 or 4
June 26-27, 2017 (USF&WS Event) Summer Camp 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Ages 8-16
Mar 4 10AM- (USF&WS Event) Fish- Monthly Kids Program Ages 3-5 learning about fish (using paint and doing fish printing).
Mar 4 10AM – (FoBB Event) Guided Paddle to Eagles’ Nest - Volunteer Dean Matherne
Mar 4 11AM – (USF&WS Event) Fish Monthly Kids Program Ages 6-12 (fish printing and backyard bass casting skills).
Mar 12 7PM-8PM (USF&WS Event) Full Moon & Frogs Walk - Learn about frogs, how to identify their calls, guided full-moon walk
Mar 18 - 9AM - Great American Cleanup Day - Refuge volunteers meet up at the Visitor Center for area assignments.
April 1 - 10AM (USF&WS Event) 3-5 year old kids program on Pollinators
April 1, 2017 - (USF&WS Event) 11AM 6-12 year old kids program on Pollinators
April 15, 2017 - (FoBB Event) Spring Celebration Standup paddleboard Demo, Mr. Barry & Hawk Delhi, migration olympics, flowerpot painting, egg junt, turning of the Blue Goose, dedication of Kid's Book Nook in the Visitor Center.
May 2 – 7PM - (FoBB Event) Birds of Black Bayou Local Photographer Mike Colvin shares photos of birds of Black Bayou.
May 6 - 10AM -5PM (FoBB Event) Kick-Off Fundraiser: Sausage Sale at Brookshire's N18th; for expansion of wildflowers at the refuge
May 6 – 10AM – (USF&WS Event)11AM 3-5 Year Olds Mammals and Tracks
Learn more about mammals and tracks for 3-5 year olds. Painting is involved so could be messy
May 6 – 11AM – (USF&WS Event)12PM 6-12 Year Olds Mammals and Tracks
May 11 - 8:30- 9:30PM (USF&WS Event) - Full Moon Walk - Last full moon walk until fall.
Mar 4 10AM – (FoBB Event) Guided Paddle to Eagles’ Nest - Volunteer Dean Matherne
Mar 4 11AM – (USF&WS Event) Fish Monthly Kids Program Ages 6-12 (fish printing and backyard bass casting skills).
Mar 12 7PM-8PM (USF&WS Event) Full Moon & Frogs Walk - Learn about frogs, how to identify their calls, guided full-moon walk
Mar 18 - 9AM - Great American Cleanup Day - Refuge volunteers meet up at the Visitor Center for area assignments.
April 1 - 10AM (USF&WS Event) 3-5 year old kids program on Pollinators
April 1, 2017 - (USF&WS Event) 11AM 6-12 year old kids program on Pollinators
April 15, 2017 - (FoBB Event) Spring Celebration Standup paddleboard Demo, Mr. Barry & Hawk Delhi, migration olympics, flowerpot painting, egg junt, turning of the Blue Goose, dedication of Kid's Book Nook in the Visitor Center.
May 2 – 7PM - (FoBB Event) Birds of Black Bayou Local Photographer Mike Colvin shares photos of birds of Black Bayou.
May 6 - 10AM -5PM (FoBB Event) Kick-Off Fundraiser: Sausage Sale at Brookshire's N18th; for expansion of wildflowers at the refuge
May 6 – 10AM – (USF&WS Event)11AM 3-5 Year Olds Mammals and Tracks
Learn more about mammals and tracks for 3-5 year olds. Painting is involved so could be messy
May 6 – 11AM – (USF&WS Event)12PM 6-12 Year Olds Mammals and Tracks
May 11 - 8:30- 9:30PM (USF&WS Event) - Full Moon Walk - Last full moon walk until fall.
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FEB 23 - 7PM - Invasives Species Talk by Forester Chis Foster
FEB 18 - 10AM - Bird Fun for Families FEB 11 - 6PM - (USF&WS Event)Full Moon Talk and Walk FEB 7 6:30PM - Photographer's Round Table FEB 4 11AM - (USF&WS Event)Kid's Program for 6-12 year olds - Frogs FEB 4 10AM - (USF&WS Event)Kid's Program for 3-5 year olds - Frogs JAN 7 11AM - (USF&WS Event)First Saturday Kid's Program Snakes for 6-12 year olds JAN 7 10AM - (USF&WS Event)First Saturday Kid's Program - Snakes for 3-5 year olds ****2016**** DEC 21 6PM - Winter Solstice Celebration DEC 3 11AM - Winter Birds for 6-12 year olds DEC 3 10AM - Winter Birds for 3-5 year olds NOV 25 1PM - Black Friday Ranger Hike NOV 15 6:15PM - Full Moon Walk NOV 12 2PM - Guided Paddle with LNT Trainers NOV 12 10AM - Leave No Trace Workshop NOV 5 11AM - Froggy Investigations - Turkeys! NOV 5 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Turkeys OCT 31 6:30PM - Halloween Walk OCT 30 6:30PM - Halloween Walk OCT 29 6:30PM Halloween Walks OCT 18 6:30PM Author Talk and Book Signing with Ann Marie Jameson OCT 16 7PM - Full Moon Walk OCT 15 10AM - Friends of Black Bayou Fall Celebration OCT 1 11AM - Frog Investigations OCT 1 10AM Tadpole Adventures SEP 22 7PM - First Day of Fall Night Walk and Star-Gazing SEP 10 9AM - Ouachita Water Sweep SEP 8 6:30PM - Black Bayou Open House AUG 9 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Tracks AUG 6 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Reptiles AUG 4 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Birds JUL 29 10AM Tadpole Adventures - Trees JUL 23 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Tracks JUL 20 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Fish JUL 14 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Reptiles JUL 11 5:30PM - Canoeing and Kayaking Talk by Ouachita Parish Public Library - Main Branch JUL 9 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Fish JUN 29 10AM - Tadpole Adventures- Eagles and Owls JUN 25 10AM - Pollinator Celebration JUN 23 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Pollinators JUN 20 6:30 PM - First Day of Summer/Full Moon Paddle JUN 4 12PM - New Music on the Bayou Summer Festival JUN 4 10AM - Birding and Paddling JUN 2 10AM - Tadpole Adventures - Frogs MAY 21 10AM - Endangered Species Day Kid's Activity MAY 7 10AM - Migration Day Celebration APR 22 7:45PM - Frog Talk/ Full Moon Viewing APR 9 10AM - Prothonotary Warbler Workshop FEB 24 7:30PM Full Moon Walk FEB 13 10AM - Bird Fun for Families ****2015**** DEC 26 6:15PM - Full Moon Walk DEC 22 6:30PM - Solstice Walk DEC 15 6:30PM - CC Lockwood Book Talk and Signing NOV 28 1PM - Guided Paddling Trip out to the Eagles Nest NOV 28 9AM - Guided Paddling Trip out to the Eagles Nest NOV 27 6:30PM - Full Moon Walk with a focus on Owls NOV 27 1PM - Guided Paddling Trip out to the Eagles Nest NOV 27 9AM - Guided Paddling Trip out to the Eagles Nest NOV 22 1:30PM - Guided Paddling Trip to the Eagles Nest NOV 15 1:30PM - Guided Paddling Trip out to the Eagles Nest NOV 7 9AM - Help the Monarchs Milkweed Planting OCT 31 6:30PM - Halloween Walks at Black Bayou OCT 30 6:30PM - Halloween Walks OCT 28 7PM - Celebrate Bat Week Full Moon Walk OCT 25 1PM - Intro to Canoeing Class/Trip OCT 17 10AM - Friends of Black Bayou Fall Celebration OCT 11 1PM - Intro to Canoeing Class/Trip OCT 10 9AM - Intro to Canoeing Class/Trip OCT 1 4PM - Deadline Friends of Black Bayou Photo Contest SEP 28 7PM - Full Moon Walk SEP 19 9AM - Water Sweep AUG 29 10AM - Fight the Invaders JUN 20 10AM - Celebrate National Pollinator Week at Black Bayou MAY 9 Celebrating International Migratory Bird Day at the Downtown River Market May 9, 2015 - May 10, 2015 Downtown RiverMarket - , La MAY 4 7:30PM - Last Full Moon Walk Until Fall MAY 2 9AM - Introduction to Birding Class and Walk MAY 1 5:30PM - May Day Evening Paddle APR 25 12PM - Earth Day at Black Bayou Lake APR 18 9AM - Family Fishing Clinic at Black Bayou Lake APR 11 5PM - Evening Paddle out the the Eagle's Nest APR 4 7PM - Full Moon Walk/ Scavenger Hunt APR 4 9AM - Prothonotary Warbler Nest Building Workshop MAR 21 12PM - Walk with the Wildlife MAR 20 7PM - Black Bayou Frogs MAR 6 6:30PM Full Moon Walk FEB 21 5PM - Whose Teeth are Those? FEB 14 9AM - Very Basic Birding for Beginners FEB 4 6PM - Full Moon Walk ****2014 ***** DEC 6 5PM - Full Moon Walk NOV 29 1PM - Guided Canoe Trip to the Eagle's Nest NOV 28 1PM - Guided Canoe Trip out to the Eagle's Nest OCT 31 Halloween Walks Nov 1 - Halloween Walk OCT 18 10AM - Friends of Black Bayou Fall Celebration OCT 14 9AM - No Child Left Inside Day for 3-6 year olds OCT 11 9AM - Guided Canoe Tour OCT 8 6:30PM - Full Moon Walk at Black Bayou Lake MAY 24 9AM - Guided Canoe Trip MAY 17 Endangered Species Day Kid's Event May 17, 2014 - May 18, 2014 MAY 13 6PM - Dragonflies of NE Louisiana with Kelby Ouchley APR 19 9AM - Guided Canoe Trip at Black Bayou Lake NWR APR 15 7PM - Full Moon Walk at Black Bayou Lake NWR APR 12 10AM - Earth Day at the Downtown River Market MAR 22 1PM - Walk with the Wildlife MAR 17 8:30PM - March Full Moon Walk ****2013**** NOV 16 1PM - Children's Art Event with the Masur Museum NOV 16 9AM - Guided Canoe Trip NOV 1 6:30PM - Halloween Walks at Black Bayou Lake OCT 31 6:30PM - Halloween Walks at Black Bayou Lake OCT 26 8:30AM - Mollicy Farms Project Tour SEP 20 7PM - Full Moon Walk JUN 21 7:30PM - (Almost) Full Moon Paddle MAY 11 9AM - Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day MAY 1 10AM - WHY BIRDS MATTER TO YOU APR 20 12PM - Celebrate Earth Day at Black Bayou MAR 9 9AM - Walk with the Wildlife MAR 8 6:30PM - "Hopping and Flying" Evening Program FEB 18 6:30PM - Friends of Black Bayou Meeting ****2012**** DEC 21 5PM - Winter Celebration MAY 12 - Bird Day Celebratoin |
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