Events

There will be additional events scheduled in 2026 and this table is subject to updates.

EventsDateInfo
FoBB & LMNNE Guided Nature Walk Jan 310.00 AM Black Bayou Lake NWR (BBLNWR) Led by A. Girey, Paxtons
FoBB & LMNNE Guided Mushroom Walk Jan 1710.00 AM BBLNWR Visitors’ Center –led by Paxtons, A. Girey
Board of Directors’ Mtg – OnlineJan 183.30
Q 1 Members Mtg Woodcock Talk & Walk February 7th Noon – 4.00 PM Feb 712 – 12.30 Q 1 Mtg, 12.45 – 1.30, Illustrated Talk – led by Suzanne Laird Dartez
1.45 – 2.30, Walk with Suzanne and skilled bird-dog Quill 2.45 – 4.00.
Bylaws Retreat with pizzaFeb. 14th Noon2 hrs
Mammals Workshop Mar 28Likely 9.00 AM – 3 PM led by Dr. Ana Couvillon (ULM Biology Dept.)
Board of Directors’ Mtg – OnlineMar 293.30
LMNA Rendezvous 2026April 10 -12See LMNA Rendezvous 2026
Love The Boot WeekApril 18-26
Litter Pick & BoD Meeting
Apr 19
Time 2.00 PM – 4.30 PM BBLNWR
Briarwood BioblitzApr 26TBD Bring your own refreshments
Birds WorkshopMay 169.00 AM – 3 PM —
led by Professor Terri Maness
(LA Tech Dept. Biological Sciences)
Arboretum tour with Kelby Ouchley, Gray Fox Presentation with Catrina Weiner, and 2nd Quarter Members’ MeetingMay 2309.30 Arboretum tour with Kelby Ouchley —Outstanding Louisiana Naturalist of The Year, author and Wildlife Conservation Manager.
10.35 AM Black Bayou Lake NWR CLC Presentation by Catrina Wiener (ULM Biology Dept.)
Watershed Dynamics & Flooding Workshop (Dr. Bill Patterson)May 30Likely 9.00 AM – 3 PM –
led by
Dr. Bill Patterson (LA Tech)
Plants Workshop (Dr. Charles Allen)June 139.00-3.30 Kisatchie National Forest. Meet at Georgetown Gas Station
National Pollinator WeekJune 22 -28
Ecosystems Workshop ?June 26 or possibly laterTBD
Board of Directors MeetingJun 283.30
Basic Field Skills Workshop (LMN-NE Team)July 18Black Bayou Lake NWR CLC 09:00 – 3.00
Board of Directors MeetingJul 193.30
Board of Directors MeetingAug 163.30
Butterflies Workshop & NABA Count (Craig Marks)Sept 5To be confirmed 09.00-3.30
Water Sweep Clean-upSept 128:00 – 11:00am
Board of Directors MeetingSept 203.30
Herpetofauna Workshop (Prof. John Carr)Oct 1009.00 -3.30
Q3 MeetingOct 182.00 – 4.00
America Recycles DayNov.14thTBD
Board of Directors MeetingNov 153.30
4th Quarter Membership/BoD Meeting + Christmas PartyDec 13TBD

Please address any questions, comments or concerns to Charles Paxton at lmnneofficers2017@gmail.com