February at State Parks
Louisiana State Parks hosts cozy and informative events throughout the month
Statewide Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Each month the good folks at Louisiana State Parks send us a listing of information for all the programs taking place at park properties during the month to come. The January calendar contains dozens of programs, ranging from dutch oven-cooking demonstrations to guided birdwatching hikes. So don't spend this time of year indoors; visit the wide open spaces cared for by the State Parks system. Here is a small sampling of adventures on offer.
- February 16, Consider yourself a collector? Bring your finds to the park staff at Poverty Point World Heritage Site to help identify your artifacts and to learn about distribution patterns of Native American culture. 9 am–4 pm. (318) 926-5492
- February 16, Explore the wetlands of our bayou state with a 2.5 mile hike through the Louisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte, Louisiana. 10 am. (337) 363-6289.
- February 23, Visit St. Franciseville's Audobon Historic Site for a day dedicated to plantation textiles. See the original loom in action, spinning wheels turning, wool being dyed, along with tatting demonstrations. (225) 635-3739
- All Month Long, State parks across the state are celebrating African American History Month with presentations, tours, and exhibits dedicated to the history of the enslaved populations in South Louisiana.
And much more! Visit crt.state.la.us/louisiana-state-parks for a full list.