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SUMMARY:90th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 90 YEARS of the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival!\nFREE ADMISSION\nPharr Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall\n517 Federal Avenue in Morgan City \nAugust 19\, 20\, 21\, 23\, 26\, & 27\n10 am to 3 pm \nSeptember 3\, 4\, 5\, & 6\n10 am to 3 pm \nFESTIVAL WEEKEND – August 28\, 29. 30\, 31\, & September 1\n10 am to 5 pm \nSponsored by:
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LOCATION:Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church\, 517 Federal Avenue\, Morgan City\, 70380\, United States
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SUMMARY:90th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 90 YEARS of the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival!\nFREE ADMISSION\nPharr Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall\n517 Federal Avenue in Morgan City \nAugust 19\, 20\, 21\, 23\, 26\, & 27\n10 am to 3 pm \nSeptember 3\, 4\, 5\, & 6\n10 am to 3 pm \nFESTIVAL WEEKEND – August 28\, 29. 30\, 31\, & September 1\n10 am to 5 pm \nSponsored by:
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LOCATION:Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church\, 517 Federal Avenue\, Morgan City\, 70380\, United States
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SUMMARY:90th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 90 YEARS of the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival!\nFREE ADMISSION\nPharr Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall\n517 Federal Avenue in Morgan City \nAugust 19\, 20\, 21\, 23\, 26\, & 27\n10 am to 3 pm \nSeptember 3\, 4\, 5\, & 6\n10 am to 3 pm \nFESTIVAL WEEKEND – August 28\, 29. 30\, 31\, & September 1\n10 am to 5 pm \nSponsored by:
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/festivalexhibit-2/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church\, 517 Federal Avenue\, Morgan City\, 70380\, United States
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SUMMARY:90th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 90 YEARS of the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival!\nFREE ADMISSION\nPharr Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall\n517 Federal Avenue in Morgan City \nAugust 19\, 20\, 21\, 23\, 26\, & 27\n10 am to 3 pm \nSeptember 3\, 4\, 5\, & 6\n10 am to 3 pm \nFESTIVAL WEEKEND – August 28\, 29. 30\, 31\, & September 1\n10 am to 5 pm \nSponsored by:
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/festivalexhibit-2/2025-08-21/
LOCATION:Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church\, 517 Federal Avenue\, Morgan City\, 70380\, United States
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SUMMARY:90th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 90 YEARS of the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival!\nFREE ADMISSION\nPharr Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall\n517 Federal Avenue in Morgan City \nAugust 19\, 20\, 21\, 23\, 26\, & 27\n10 am to 3 pm \nSeptember 3\, 4\, 5\, & 6\n10 am to 3 pm \nFESTIVAL WEEKEND – August 28\, 29. 30\, 31\, & September 1\n10 am to 5 pm \nSponsored by:
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/festivalexhibit-2/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church\, 517 Federal Avenue\, Morgan City\, 70380\, United States
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SUMMARY:90th Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 90 YEARS of the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival!\nFREE ADMISSION\nPharr Chapel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall\n517 Federal Avenue in Morgan City \nAugust 19\, 20\, 21\, 23\, 26\, & 27\n10 am to 3 pm \nSeptember 3\, 4\, 5\, & 6\n10 am to 3 pm \nFESTIVAL WEEKEND – August 28\, 29. 30\, 31\, & September 1\n10 am to 5 pm \nSponsored by:
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SUMMARY:Sunset Social & Dinner - Eagle Expo
DESCRIPTION:Sunset Social: \nSunset Social\, Morgan City Wharf (Front Street)\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 1 hour\, 5:30 pm – Free \nSpeaker and Dinner: Friday\, February 21\, 2025\, Bay City Bistro\, 618 Front Street\, Morgan City\, LA 70380\, 2 hours\, 6:30 pm – $50 \nSpeaker Bren Haase\, Program Director\, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program\, \nBren joins BTNEP with over 30 years of experience in coastal wetlands ecology\, restoration\, and regulation in the private sector and with the state and federal government. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in marine biology from Auburn University and a Master’s degree in oceanography and coastal sciences from Louisiana State University. \nMost Recently\, Bren served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). Bren has held several leadership roles within the agency including Chairman of the CPRA Board\, Executive Director\, and Division Chief of Planning and Research. Additionally\, Bren oversaw the development and legislative approval of two of Louisiana’s Comprehensive Master Plans for a Sustainable Coast in 2017 and 2023\, and six Annual Plans from 2019 to 2024. \nBren’s career has resulted in notable accomplishments including the construction of several of the largest and most innovative restoration and protection projects in the State’s and Nation’s history. He was recently named as one of Biz New Orleans Magazine’s 2023 Executives of the Year; received the 2017 Governor’s Award for Conservationist of the Year presented by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation; and the 2011 Sue Hawes Memorial Coastal Stewardship Award presented by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. \nBren has a close connection to the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary (BTNE) not only professionally but personally. He was raised in southeast Louisiana and has spent countless hours fishing\, boating\, birding\, and hunting there. He and his wife\, Sarah\, have raised two sons\, Sam and Jake\, who often share their time as a family enjoying those activities and the ecological and cultural richness of the BTNE. \nClick here to purchase tickets :  20th Annual Eagle Expo Tickets
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/sunset-social-dinner-eagle-expo/
LOCATION:Freret Street Dock in Morgan City\, LA\, Freret Street Dock\, MORGAN CITY\, LA\, 70381-2332\, United States
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SUMMARY:Animalogy Presentation for Eagle Expo
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 20\, 2025\, at 6:00 pm\, Bayou Vista Community Center\, 1333 Belleview Street\, Morgan City\, 70380 \n* This event is sponsored by Atchafalaya National Heritage Area and is free to the public. \nAnimalogy: \nBob Tarter will bring multiple animals to show and tell for an interesting educational event. \nThe Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth was incorporated 2005. A lifelong nature enthusiast\, Bob has a degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). He spent time as a biologist for Ducks Unlimited and was a wildlife researcher and biologist the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Indiana. Bob lives with his wife\, Beth\, their two children\, and the entire NHECM animal family in Middle Tennessee. \nNHECM takes pride on imparting an appreciation for the natural world through EDUCATION and sharing our KNOWLEDGE. Our programmers are professionally educated wildlife biologists\, naturalists and educators who demonstrate a passion for teaching others. Our regular clients know and appreciate the training and expertise in which our programmers handle our exhibit animals and recognize the need for strict behavior guidelines expected of attendees. This ensures a safe and comfortable environment for all participants (animals and humans alike!) and a learning experience of a lifetime. \nAnother unique aspect of our family-run company is that our animal exhibits are considered family\, too! Many of our animals are obtained when they are young and hand-raised by Bob and his family in their home. All of our animals find a forever home at our small farm and will live there for the remainder of their lives as retirees long past the time they are willing to program and travel. \nAnimalogy with “Tales & Tails” program. Exhibits should be: Vinegaroon\, African Pygmy hedgehog\, red-tailed Boa\, Eurasion Eagle Owl and Fennec Fox. I will showcase each animals’ niche & how different styles of tails suits each animals niche.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/animalogy-presentation-for-eagle-expo/
LOCATION:Bayou Vista Community Center\, 1333 Belleview Drive\, Bayou Vista\, LA\, 70380\, United States
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Eagle Expo
DESCRIPTION:The annual Eagle Expo invites visitors into the heart of the Atchafalaya Basin to experience boat tours of various waterways\, presentations by wildlife & birding experts\, and guest speaker dinner. \nClick here to purchase tickets :  20th Annual Eagle Expo Tickets \nHomeschool Groups/Private Schools \nWednesday\, February 19\, 2025\, at 10 am\, Patterson Civic Center\, 116 Cotten Road\, Patterson\, 70392  \n* This event is sponsored by Atchafalaya National Heritage Area \nThursday\, February 20\, 2025\, at 6:00 pm\, Bayou Vista Community Center\, 1333 Belleview Street\, Morgan City\, 70380 \n* This event is sponsored by Atchafalaya National Heritage Area \nAnimalogy: \nBob Tarter will bring multiple animals to show and tell for an interesting educational event. \nThe Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth was incorporated 2005. A lifelong nature enthusiast\, Bob has a degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). He spent time as a biologist for Ducks Unlimited and was a wildlife researcher and biologist the Department of Natural Resources for the State of Indiana. Bob lives with his wife\, Beth\, their two children\, and the entire NHECM animal family in Middle Tennessee. \nNHECM takes pride on imparting an appreciation for the natural world through EDUCATION and sharing our KNOWLEDGE. Our programmers are professionally educated wildlife biologists\, naturalists and educators who demonstrate a passion for teaching others. Our regular clients know and appreciate the training and expertise in which our programmers handle our exhibit animals and recognize the need for strict behavior guidelines expected of attendees. This ensures a safe and comfortable environment for all participants (animals and humans alike!) and a learning experience of a lifetime. \nAnother unique aspect of our family-run company is that our animal exhibits are considered family\, too! Many of our animals are obtained when they are young and hand-raised by Bob and his family in their home. All of our animals find a forever home at our small farm and will live there for the remainder of their lives as retirees long past the time they are willing to program and travel. \nBoat Tours: \nBoat Tour #1 – Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Captain Caviar\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 10 am \nBoat Tour #2 – Turtle Bayou Tour with LUMCON\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 2 hours\, at 10 am \nBoat Tour #3 – Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Captain Caviar\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 1 pm- \nBoat Tour #4 – Turtle Bayou Tour with LUMCON\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 1 pm \nBoat Tour #5 – PHOTOGRAPHY only tour Bayou Black Tour with Billy Gaston\, 251 Marina Drive\, Gibson\, 70356\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 1 pm  – Sold Out \nBoat Tour #6 – Atchafalaya Basin Tour with Captain Caviar\, Saturday: February 22\, 2025\, 3 hours\, 8 am – Sold Out \nBoat Tour #8 – Atchafalaya Basin Captain Caviar\, Saturday: February 22\, 2025\, 3 hours\, 10:30 am Sold Out \nBoat Tour #10- Turtle Bayou Tour with LUMCON\, Saturday: February 22\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 2 pm \nBoat Tour #11- Atchafalaya Basin Captain Caviar\, Saturday: February 22\, 2025\, 3 hours\, 2 pm Sold Out \nBoat Tour #13 – Bayou Black Tour with Billy Gaston\, Saturday: February 22\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 2 pm\, 251 Marina Drive\, Gibson\, 70356 \nBoat Tour #14 – Turtle Bayou Tour with LUMCON\, Saturday: February 22\, 2025\, 2 hours\, at 10 am \nDescriptions: \nAtchafalaya Basin Captain Caviar\nCaptain Caviar will tour into the Atchafalaya Basin to view the American Bald Eagle. The Atchafalaya Basin is the largest overflow swamp in the U.S. covering over 850\,000 acres. The Basin includes 10 distinct aquatic & terrestrial habitats ranging from large rivers to backwater swamps. The Basin is most noted for its Cypress-Tupelo Gum swamp habitat and its Cajun heritage. The basin is home to over 170 bird species and is an important wintering ground for the birds of the Mississippi Flyway. Maximum 5 people.\nRusso’s Landing\, 3359 LA Hwy. 70\, Morgan City\n\nMore info\nPlease arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure.\nThis is a rain or shine tour.\nPlease dress for daily weather conditions.\nRefunds given only if Cajun Coast cancels tour or event. Tickets will be in your confirmation email…no tickets will be mailed.\nThis is a small independent boat captain and things happen. Tour is subject to change. \nTurtle Bayou Tours  with LUMCON:\nJourney into Turtle Bayou to view Bald Eagles and get a glimpse of an eagle nest. This tour will also ride through natural bayous that provide for fantastic views and local wildlife. Other birds likely to be encountered include Anhingas\, Double-crested Commorants\, Red-shouldered Hawks\, White Ibis\, Yellow-rumped Warblers\, Carolina Chickadees and various species of terns and gulls. Two boats. Maximum 6 people on each boat. \nMore info\nPlease arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure.\nThis is a rain or shine tour.\nPlease dress for daily weather conditions.\nRefunds given only if Cajun Coast cancels tour or event. Tickets will be in your confirmation email…no tickets will be mailed. Bayou Black Marina\, 251 Marna Drive\, Gibson\, LA 70356; YOU MUST PAY INSIDE FOR PARKING. \nBayou Black Tour with Billy Gaston\nBilly Gaston\, swamp tour operator of Cajun Man’s Tours will journey into the backwater of Bayou Black\, adding his special Cajun touch. This tour will meander through the old oil and gas canals where you will have the opportunity to see several birds of prey including\, of course\, Bald Eagles\, Ospreys and various species of hawks. Other birds that are likely to be encountered include various species of ducks\, wading birds and some song bird species. Great tour for families or groups. Covered flat bottom boat. Bathroom on board. Maximum 30 people. Bayou Black Marina\, 251 Marina Drive\, Gibson\, LA 70356. YOU MUST PAY INSIDE FOR PARKING. \nMore info\nPlease arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure.\nThis is a rain or shine tour.\nPlease dress for daily weather conditions.\nRefunds given only if Cajun Coast cancels tour or event. Tickets will be in your confirmation email…no tickets will be mailed.\nThis is a small independent tour operator and things happen. Tour is subject to change. \nWalking Tours: \nWalking Tour #1 – Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge – Franklin Trail\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 9 am\nWalking Tour #2 – Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge – Warbler Walk Trail\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 1 pm\nWalking Tour #3 – Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge – Palmetto Trail\, Saturday: February 22\, 2025\, 2 hours\, 1 pm\, Free \nDescriptions:\nWalking Tour #1 – Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge – Franklin Trail\, 2 hours\, 9 am\nThe Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge in Franklin was established to provide critical habitat for the Louisiana black bear.  The refuge provides a home for an abundance of wildlife including neotropical songbirds\, wading birds\, waterfowl\, reptiles and amphibians. \nThe Franklin Trail is a waterfront trail that starts at a flood protection pumping station in Franklin.  Eagles and hawks are oftentimes seen. The trail is an old spoil bank from the Franklin canal dating back to 1950.  The trail includes trees and wildlife including blue herons\, white egrets\, wood ducks\, turtles\, and alligators.  Red maple may be in bloom at this time of the year. \nWalking Tour #2 – Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge – Warbler Walk Trail\,  2 hours\, 1 pm\nThe Warbler Walk Trail is part sugarcane field and a part of it has now been returned to nature. It is a work in progress. A waterfront pond is near the parking lot.  It is the easiest of the trails. \nWalking Tour #3 – Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge – Palmetto Trail\nThe Palmetto Trail was once an oil field\, but was returned to nature in the 1950’s. There are still signs of oilfield equipment that is part of the trail.  The Palmetto Extension is 1.8 miles of previous mitigation property covered with young tree.  It was once a sugar cane field. A small part is waterfront.  The trail can be hiked in two parts. \nMore info\nPlease meet at the Chevron Station\, 1030 State Rte 317\, Franklin\, LA  70538.\nPlease arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure.\nThe trail is either 1.8 miles long and uneven.  If we experience rain prior to Eagle Expo\, Boots may be needed if we experience rain prior to Eagle Expo\, trail will be wet and boots are recommended.\nThis is a rain or shine tour.\nPlease dress for daily weather conditions.\nBug spray may be needed.\nThis is a non-ticketed event – but you must register. \n*For your safety and enjoyment\, trail options may change the day of the event due to rain\, construction\, farming issues\, etc. \nSunset Social: \nSunset Social\, Morgan City Wharf (Front Street)\, Friday: February 21\, 2025\, 1 hour\, 5:30 pm \nSpeaker and Dinner: Friday\, February 21\, 2025\, Bay City Bistro\, 618 Front Street\, Morgan City\, LA 70380\, 2 hours\, 6:30 pm \nSpeaker Bren Haase\, Program Director\, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program\,  \nBren joins BTNEP with over 30 years of experience in coastal wetlands ecology\, restoration\, and regulation in the private sector and with the state and federal government. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in marine biology from Auburn University and a Master’s degree in oceanography and coastal sciences from Louisiana State University. \nMost Recently\, Bren served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA). Bren has held several leadership roles within the agency including Chairman of the CPRA Board\, Executive Director\, and Division Chief of Planning and Research. Additionally\, Bren oversaw the development and legislative approval of two of Louisiana’s Comprehensive Master Plans for a Sustainable Coast in 2017 and 2023\, and six Annual Plans from 2019 to 2024. \nBren’s career has resulted in notable accomplishments including the construction of several of the largest and most innovative restoration and protection projects in the State’s and Nation’s history. He was recently named as one of Biz New Orleans Magazine’s 2023 Executives of the Year; received the 2017 Governor’s Award for Conservationist of the Year presented by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and the National Wildlife Federation; and the 2011 Sue Hawes Memorial Coastal Stewardship Award presented by the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. \nBren has a close connection to the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary (BTNE) not only professionally but personally. He was raised in southeast Louisiana and has spent countless hours fishing\, boating\, birding\, and hunting there. He and his wife\, Sarah\, have raised two sons\, Sam and Jake\, who often share their time as a family enjoying those activities and the ecological and cultural richness of the BTNE. \nSpeakers: Clarion Inn of Morgan City\, 520 Roderick Street\, Morgan City\, 70380 \nTBD\, 1 hour\, Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 @ 8:00 am \nLouisiana Big Year Birding Adventures\, 1 hour\, Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 @ 9:30 am \nA panel discussion by Lawrence Datnoff\, Michele Giroir\, and Kathy Rhodes\, facilitated by Marybeth Lima \nSummary: Louisiana is one of the richest states in the country for birding\, and there is great avian adventure to be had in all corners of the state\, and everywhere in between. This fast-paced panel discussion will feature three birders who recently completed big year adventures\, in which they sought to see at least 300 bird species in the state of Louisiana in a calendar year. Those who attend this panel will hear stories about birds seen and missed\, favorite moments\, inspirations and challenges\, and reflections on birding and life. Attendants will also have the opportunity to ask questions. \nBrief bios of panelists \nLawrence E. Datnoff is a professor of plant pathology at LSU/LSU AgCenter and his past research has focused on how mineral nutrition impacts plant disease development. In 2021\, he became extremely interested in birding\, especially after taking Jane Patterson’s birding class. Since then\, his eyes and what’s left of his hearing have been directed towards learning about birds. \nMichele Giroir has been a registered nurse for 25 years. She began her nursing career as a neonatal intensive care nurse at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge\, and for the last 17 years has worked as a school nurse in Ascension parish. She has always had a love of nature\, and discovered her love of birds after taking a beginners birding class in 2021. She now looks forward to spending as much time as she can exploring new places while appreciating all of the fascinating birds around her. \nKathy Rhodes was born and raised in Houma\, Terrebonne Parish\, Louisiana and has always loved birds and nature. Retired from a career in Information Technology\, she started birding regularly about 12 years ago and “got serious” about 3 years ago. She birds primarily in Terrebonne Parish\, Grand Isle\, and southwest Louisiana. She usually avoids large cities and pelagics\, which can limit the birds she sees. Kathy has birded all 64 parishes in LA\, and credits meeting Marybeth Lima and reading her book “Adventures of Louisiana Birder” as inspiration for her first Big Year in 2023. Kathy’s motto is “Share the knowledge\, Share the birds!” \nBrief bio of facilitator \nMarybeth Lima is a professor in Biological & Agricultural Engineering at LSU and the LSU AgCenter. She is the author of Adventures of a Louisiana Birder: One Year\, Two Wings\, 300 Species (LSU Press\, 2019)\, which details Louisiana Big Year adventures and the connections between birds and life. Marybeth is thrilled at the myriad ripple effects of this book\, including her involvement with the Eagle Expo and birders who have been inspired to undertake adventures of their own. \nTBD\, 1 hour\, Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 @ 11 am \nCommemorative T-Shirt: \nReserve your T-shirt today! Don’t risk your size being sold out. Limited supply will be available at the fest. \nDry Fit – Short Sleeve – Small – $20 \nDry Fit – Short Sleeve – Medium – $20 \nDry Fit – Short Sleeve – Large – $20 \nDry Fit- Short Sleeve – X Large – $25 \nDry Fit Short Sleeve – XX Large – $25 \nDry Fit Short Sleeve – XXX Large – $25
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SUMMARY:Shrimply Delicious Food Trail Restaurant Contest
DESCRIPTION:Shrimply Delicious Restaurant Month Celebration
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/shrimply-delicious-food-trail-restaurant-contest/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cajun Coast Tourism":MAILTO:info@cajuncoast.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T003843
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SUMMARY:Wings to Soar
DESCRIPTION:Wings to Soar\, Thursday\, February 22\, 2024\, 6:30 pm.\nEnjoy a variety of live birds of prey for a fun and informative presentation. Featuring raptors some which are free flying for an unforgettable “close encounter.” Sponsored by Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program. (BTNEP) \nJohn Stokes and Dale Kernahan have been caring for and educating with Birds of Prey for a combined 58 years.  They both have a tremendous passion for the welfare of Birds of Prey\, and the overall health of the natural world. With every educational encounter with the public\, they bring their wealth of knowledge\, professional approach\, and most importantly their heartfelt devotion\, to one of nature’s most remarkable creatures. \nWings to Soar is a non-profit birds of prey environmental education organization founded by John and Dale Stokes. Their mission is to educate people about the magnificent birds of prey (or raptors) of America. They do this by bringing a variety of live birds of prey to locations for fun and informative presentations. Presentations feature raptors such as a Falcon\, Hawk\, Owl\, Black Vulture and a Bald Eagle. Many of the birds are free flying for an unforgettable “close encounter!”
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/wings-to-soar/
LOCATION:Patterson Civic Center\, 116 Cotten Road Patterson\, Patterson\, LA\, 70392\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cajun Coast Tourism":MAILTO:info@cajuncoast.com
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