Page 31 - BREC Summer 2023 Playbook

FIRST SATURDAYS AT FRENCHTOWN
Start your month off on the right foot by spending a little time in nature at Frenchtown Road Conservation Area. Activities will focus on connecting both nature lovers and nature novices alike with the inner workings of the largest conservation
area in the BREC Conservation system. And just like the site, activities and topics will change monthly. Pre-registration is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
FRENCHTOWN ROAD CONSERVATION AREA
May 6 / 9:30-11:30 a.m. / Ages: 6+ / $5
To register: webtrac.brec.org
More info: conservation@brec.org 225-218-4979
SWAMP BIRD WALKS
Join us for extended morning hours on the first Saturday
of every month to check out the feathered friends that call Bluebonnet Swamp home. Led by a member of the Baton Rouge Audubon Society, visitors enjoy a morning hike through the forest and swamp while identifying various bird species. Bird- watching techniques and identification tips are also discussed. Beginners are welcome. Field guides and binoculars optional but recommended. For more information on birding and the Bluebonnet Bird Monitoring Project, visit braudubon.org.
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
May 6 + June 3 + July 1 + Aug. 5 / 7-9 a.m. General admission fees apply / Pass holders are free
More Info: 225-757-8905 sguidry@brec.org
URBAN NATURE HIKE SERIES
Interested in exploring the nature oasis next door or looking to take your neighborhood walks to the next level? Our Urban Hike series is a great start! Geared toward nature novices
of all ages, participants will enjoy a leisurely walk through
a BREC park while learning some fun facts about the park’s natural areas and the fundamentals of adventuring in the great outdoors. Preregistration is requested for all attendees and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
SWAMP FLASHLIGHT NIGHT
We welcome you to enjoy the Swamp at night by visiting us during our Swamp Flashlight Night! Staff will be facilitating live animal encounters throughout the event. Enjoy a self guided leisurely night hike with your family and friends or join a guided hike for an additional fee; space is limited so registration in advance is preferred. The swamp trails can be really dark at night, so don’t forget to bring a flashlight. If you don’t have one, check out our gift shop for some options. Closed-toe shoes and insect repellant are recommended. Please note that admission to the trails ends at 8:15 p.m.
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
May 12 + Aug. 11 / 5-9 p.m.
General admission fees apply / Pass holders are free Registration required for Guided Hike (Ages 3+ / $5)
More Info: 225-757-8905 sguidry@brec.org
START OF SUMMER NIGHT HIKE + CAMPFIRE
Join us on a Friday night for a great way to say hello to summer! The program will include a night hike to learn about local ecology and nocturnal animals and will include activities and games. And no Night Hike would we complete without some time around the campfire and a S’more! Come enjoy this great way to get the family out after the daytime heat. Preregistration is required and spaces are limited. Children must be registered and accompanied by a registered adult.
ZACHARY COMMUNITY PARK
May 12 / 7-9 p.m. / Ages: 6+ / $5
CONSERVATION WOODS WALK
Explore the natural places throughout the parish just beyond your backyard at BREC Conservation Areas with staff on
a Conservation Woods Walk. Further off the beaten path, these walks are geared toward providing an interactive experience at Conservation areas and trails throughout the parish to make these special natural spaces more familiar. Open to both novices and experts alike, these walks are more primitive and more rigorous than your regular walk in the park. Preregistration is required and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
MANCHAC PARK
May 20 / 9:30-11:30 a.m. / Ages: 8+ / $5
To register: webtrac.brec.org
More info: conservation@brec.org 225-218-4979
CITY-BROOKS COMMUNITY PARK
May 9 / 5:45-7:15 p.m. / Ages: 6+
To register: More info:
webtrac.brec.org conservation@brec.org
225-218-4979
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