Fête de la Nature: Bioblitz

Each year, the arts- and science-loving folks at Atelier de la Nature welcome visitors from near and far to their beautiful Acadiana oasis in Arnaudville. 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 serving up boiled crawfish onsite ($20 for three pounds + two potatoes); and live music will be provided by Sweet Crude. Stay until the evening to view a screening of My Louisiana Love, with opening remarks and a Q&A by co-producer and co-writer Monique Verdin. Food and music from noon–2 pm; Bioblitz events lasting all day long, from 6 am–11:30 pm—overnight camping (with a bonfire!) encouraged for a fee of $10. Admission is free, but donations (encouraged) and proceeds from the lunch and beverages will benefit youth educational programs at Atelier de la Nature. Register at eventbrite.com. Details about Atelier de la Nature at atelierdelanature.org.