Field Trips
Lake Martin, Rip’s Rookery, Acadian Park Nature Station, Moncus Park, Lafayette
Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12
6:00 am – 9:00 am Field Trips
SOLD OUT Lake Martin Boat Tour ($25) limited to 19 participants. Operated by Cajun Country Swamp Tours. You must sign up and pay for this trip in advance using the convention registration form. When the maximum of 19 is reached, the option will be removed from the registration form.
Rip’s Rookery and Jefferson Island is home to over 260 species of birds. The Spoonbill Roseate is one of the most popular and most photographed birds.
Downtown Walking Tour of Lafayette: St. John’s Cathedral & Cemetery, Murals, Parc Sans Souse, the Y LafaYette sign and more.
Acadian Park Nature Station (Boardwalk) Approximately 6 miles of hiking trails at the Acadiana Park Nature Station. On our main property, there are about 2½ miles of hiking trails that are surrounded by the Dan Deballion Canal and Francois Coulee. Here you will find a boardwalk that will keep you off of the ground and is wheelchair accessible. You will also find many dirt trails that run through our forest and along the Dan Deballion Canal.
Moncus Park (flowers) Farmers and Artisans Market, walking trails, flowers, pond, etc. There will be a cost for parking.
For attendees not staying at host hotel (Home2 Suites), please meet group at the hotel Home2 Suites lobby. Directions will be given each morning.