Fête de la Nature: Bioblitz and Crawfish Benefit

Celebrate the natural beauty of Acadiana at the Atelier de la Nature reserve in Arnaudville with the quintessential Cajun al fresco meal: boiled crawfish. Throughout the day, scientists will head an official BioBlitz—encouraging guests to search the property for as many species of birds, reptiles, insects, plants, fungus, and more that they can find. The Culinary Institute of Baton Rouge will be onsite offering edible insect tasting workshops and cooking demos; and live music will be provided by Sweet Crude. Crawfish and music from 11 am–2 pm; Bioblitz events lasting all day long, from 6 am–11:30 pm. Admission is free, but proceeds from crawfish purchases ($20 for 3lbs, with potatoes) will benefit youth educational programs at Atelier de la Nature. Register at eventbrite.com. Details about Atelier de la Nature at atelierdelanature.org.