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THE   LOUISIANA   MASTER   NATURALIST  ASSOCIATION   CORDIALLY   INVITES   ALL  MEMBERS  TO   OUR
Rendezvous 2023
The Coastal Immersion Experience
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Click Here To Register Through Eventbrite
SWLA Master Naturalists would like to welcome all LMNA members to join us for Rendezvous 2023 with unique tours of Southwest Louisiana's biodiverse coastal area's varied wildlife-rich habitats hosted by local Master Naturalists! ​
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For registered members of an LMNA chapter's certification program and their registered guests, this Rendezvous offers unique opportunities for guided outdoor field experiences thanks to our local experts stationed along the Creole Nature Trail! We're showcasing some of the finest natural history experiences this state has to offer!
Get ready for adventure in Louisiana's glorious Southwest!

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 ​​Proposed Events Schedule At
Hackberry Community Center

Program may be subject to minor changes, please check here for updates.
 Friday, April 21
4:00  Registration begins  (state people)
          Raffles open
5:00 - 6:30     Social and light dinner
Our thanks to the following speakers: 
6:30   Bette Kaufman Welcome
6:45    Barbara Morris   Welcome to SWLA
7:00    Lori Marinovich, Welcome & introductions of                     Field Guides and description of Saturday. 
7:30    Andy Tingler, History of Cameron Parish
8:00   
Scooter Trousclair,  Ecology of Coastal Louisiana 
9:00   Star gazing with Gary Kratzner

Saturday, April 22   
7:00 Tours begin.  Staggered every 30 minutes to              various sites. 
12:00 Lunch boxes in the field
3:00  Return to hotel
4:00  Board meeting at conference center
5:00 
Raffle and Silent Auction open at conference              center
6:00 Raffle and Silent Auction close
6:30  Dinner
6:15 - 6:45      Raffle and Auction winners announced.
7:00 Business meeting, Award Ceremony, and Key             note Speaker
 
Invitation to Rendezvous 2024
 
Sunday, April 23   
11:00 Meet at Soggy Prairie and/or Eunice Cajun Prairie


Watch this Space for Speaker Photos and Bios

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2023 Bioblitz!
Our thanks to Robby Maxwell for organizing our iNaturalist project in the Southwest this year!
2023 Authors' Books Table
Pre-approved Authors' may sell their books. Details to come!
 

Please Donate Old Natural History Books

An LMNA fundraising nature book sale is a regular feature at Rendezvous. Most of the books are pre-owned and donated by chapter members.  They can vary from field guides to natural history subject related novels. The books are sold at discounted prices and available for purchase at posted times at a Rendezvous table.

Registration & Accommodation Reservations Made Easy!

1. Click Here to Register for Rendezvous Weekend online at just $81.88 per person, or register by mail at $75 per person.  The first 90 places are for Louisiana Master Naturalists and their significant others and ten places are available on a first come first served basis for friends and associate members. Contact Janie Braud to be placed on the friends and associate member list.
2023_rendezvous_registration_by_mail_form.pdf
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​2. Please reserve your room directly, 
call the MainStay Suites, Hackberry at 337 762 3128 and tell them you are a Master Naturalist to reserve your room.
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The MainStay Suite Hotel 

 700 Main Street, Hackberry, LA 70645
$96 per night for 2 nights or $129 for one night, i
ncludes Breakfast.
Rooms have 2 Queen-size beds or 1 King-size, plus a fold-out couch, with kitchenette.
Enjoy your stay in our lovely area!
Download The Brochure
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Delicious Catering Care of Kathleen Simon!
  • Friday dinner: sandwiches and appetizer trays
  • Saturday: Bag Lunches
  • Saturday: Dinner  
Rendezvous 2023 Facebook Group 
Fellowship, news updates and the Photo Contest will appear here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lmnarendezvous2023​
2023 Photo Contest Information Coming Soon!
Prepare your nature pictures for the adoration they deserve! Watch this space for information.
 
Silent Auction 2023
Thanks to Belinda and Larry Janeski for organizing our silent auction 2023. Chapters are requested to provide items from their areas to offer at the silent auction this year!  A big thank you to all who donate and buy! 
Don't Miss Out on LMNA Raffle 2023!
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Please participate in our raffle!
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Get 6 tickets for $20, or buy them individually at $5 each.
 

Field Trips
Field Trip Guides
Blue Goose Walking Trail ​
​ Sarah Baker, Theresa Cross
Sabine Wetland Walkway ​
​ Irvin Louque, Brian Early, Scooter Trousclair
Peveto Bird Sanctuary ​
Charlotte Chehotsky, James Smithers,
Little Florida Beach ​
Carolyn Miller, Beth Rist
​West Cove waterway                
Robby and Danielle Maxwell
Transportation: We plan to car pool to limit crowding at the field trip sites
A big thank you to our Group Car Leaders:   Pam Langley,  Keith Greenlee,  Dan Plummer,   

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© Images on this page courtesy of Nathalie Poole, Barbara Morris, Charles Paxton, Dan Plummer and Brenda LaFleur, the photographers assert their copyrights 2023, all rights reserved.