Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society
Conservation | Education | Recreation
The Ozark Society was founded in 1962 for the purpose of keeping the Buffalo River in Arkansas as a wild, free flowing river. The purpose was accomplished and the Buffalo River became the first National River in 1972.
The North Louisiana based Bayou Chapter was founded in 1969 and is the only Louisiana chapter of the Ozark Society. We have over 100 members who are active in hiking, paddling and cleanups.
Today our chapter's mission is to preserve, protect and enjoy our area's natural wilderness and scenic waterways through conservation, education and recreation.
Learn more at bayouchapter.com and ozarksociety.net.
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Upcoming Events
Briarwood TourSat, Jun 14Briarwood Nature Preserve
Jeem's Bayou PaddleSun, Jun 15Location is TBD
Cypress Black Bayou Fun DaySat, Jun 21Benton
Lower Mountain Fork paddleSat, Jun 28Broken Bow
Dorcheat Bayou moonlight paddleSat, Jul 05Dixie Inn
Sunrise Safety BoatsSun, Jul 13Shreveport
Black Bayou NWR Paddle - MonroeSat, Jul 19Location is TBD
River Cities Tri Safety BoatsSun, Aug 03Benton
Eagle Lake PaddleSat, Aug 16Location is TBD
Castle Tree PaddleSat, Aug 30Chemin-A-Haut / Bayou Bartholomew
Ouachita Parish Water SweepSat, Sep 13ULM Campus
River Rat Challenge - Team Bayou Bandits!Sat, Sep 20Bayou D'arbonne Boat Ramp
LA Hunting and Fishing Day - BCOS Volunteers NeededSat, Sep 27Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
Athens Big Fork Trail MaintenanceDate and time is TBDAthens Big Fork Trail