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Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society

Conservation | Education | Recreation

Established in 1975, the Ozark Society Foundation supports and promotes conservation, education and recreation activity in the Ozark-Ouachita region and surrounding lowlands. Governed by a volunteer board, the Foundation is a major publisher of high-quality conservation and nature-related books about the Ozark-Ouachita mountains region, with all proceeds supporting the public policy and education mission of the Ozark Society. Since 1967, more than two dozen publications on the natural environment and conservation issues have been produced by the Ozark Society and the Ozark Society Foundation, including canoe and hiker guidebooks, natural and cultural histories, and field guides.

The Bayou Chapter's base of operations is in the Shreveport/Bossier area and we are proud to to have a very active chapter.  You never know what kinds of events we will have!  Hikes, Paddles, Camping, Classes, & Conservation are just some of the activities we are involved in.  Come join us and grow the outdoor community in Northwest Louisiana with us! 

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Upcoming Events

  • Driskill Mountain April Fool's Day Hike
    Sat, Apr 01
    Driskill Mountain
    Apr 01, 11:00 AM
    Driskill Mountain, Driskill Mountain, Louisiana 71275, USA
    "The tallest mountain in Louisiana" might sound like an April Fool's Day joke but it's not!! Come join us for a climb to the top of Mt. Driskill!! *more details TBA
  • Good Friday Paddle - Bodcau
    Fri, Apr 07
    Bayou Bodcau (downstream side/spillway)
    Apr 07, 10:00 AM
    Bayou Bodcau (downstream side/spillway), 1700 Bodcau Dam Rd, Haughton, LA 71037, USA
    Join us for a gorgeous 4 mile paddle from the Bodcau Dam to the Hwy 157 bridge!
  • BCOS Monthly Meeting - April
    Tue, Apr 18
    Red River National Wildlife Refuge
    Apr 18, 6:30 PM
    Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112, USA
    Monthly meeting at the Red River Refuge to discuss past/upcoming BCOS events and other topics of interest. Come join us!
  • Petit Jean State Park Trip- OS/BCOS MEMBERS
    Fri, Apr 21
    Petit Jean State Park - Morrilton, AR
    Apr 21, 2:00 PM – Apr 23, 1:00 PM
    Petit Jean State Park - Morrilton, AR, Petit Jean State Park Lake, Arkansas 72110, USA
    Join us for a couple of GREAT days of camping, hiking and exploring the absolutely breathtaking trails and sites at Petit Jean State Park!!
  • Annual Crawfish Boil - BCOS MEMBERS ONLY
    May 06, 12:00 PM
    Benton, LA , Benton, LA 71006, USA
    BCOS members mark your calendars for our annual crawfish boil!! More details TBA soon
  • BCOS Monthly Meeting - May
    Tue, May 16
    Red River National Wildlife Refuge
    May 16, 6:30 PM
    Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112, USA
    Monthly meeting at the Red River Refuge to discuss past/upcoming BCOS events and other topics of interest. Come join us!

The Ozark Society

To be considered and active member of this page and club you must be up to date on your dues to the Ozark Society.  To join the Ozark Society or pay your dues please go to the main Ozark Society Page and submit them through their platform.

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