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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

  • Bike Ride - Caddo Lake NWR
    Sat, Jun 10
    Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
    Jun 10, 8:15 AM
    Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Zeugner Dr, Karnack, TX 75661, USA
    Load up your bike and join us for a ride through the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge!
  • Tubing the Caddo!
    Sat, Jun 17
    River Rats - Arkadelphia, AR
    Jun 17, 10:00 AM – Jun 18, 12:00 PM
    River Rats - Arkadelphia, AR, 116 Valley St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923, USA
    Join us for a tube float on the Caddo River in Arkalephia! *more details TBA
  • BCOS June Meeting (and cookout)
    Tue, Jun 20
    Red River South Marina
    Jun 20, 6:30 PM
    Red River South Marina, 250 Red River South Marina Rd, Bossier City, LA 71112, USA
    Plans are to have this monthly meeting (and a cookout) at the Red River South Marina! More details TBA!
  • Kids Kayaking Day
    Sat, Jun 24
    Caney Lake Recreational Area - Minden
    Jun 24, 10:00 AM
    Caney Lake Recreational Area - Minden, Caney Lake, Louisiana 71055, USA
    We'll need volunteers to assist in leading a Kid's Kayaking event at Caney Lake Minden with Webster Parish Tourism. **More details TBA
  • Bayou D'arbonne (Corney Creek) Paddling
    Sat, Jul 08
    SEE EVENT DETAILS
    Jul 08, 10:00 AM
    SEE EVENT DETAILS, 3628 Evergreen Rd, Farmerville, LA 71241, USA
    Join us to explore one of the paddling trails (Corney Creek) on Bayou D'arbonne! *more details TBA
  • Safety Boats - Cross Lake Sunrise Triathlon
    Jul 09, 6:30 AM
    Location is TBD
    We need volunteers/safety boats for the Cross Lake Sunrise Triathlon (benefitting El Karubah Shrine organization).
  • Sylamore Creek/Blanchard Springs (camp, hike, paddle, play)
    Jul 13, 8:00 AM – Jul 16, 12:00 PM
    SEE EVENT DETAILS, Fifty-Six, AR 72533, USA
    Join us for some fun near Blanchard Springs, Arkansas!! **See Event Details
  • BCOS Monthly Meeting - July
    Tue, Jul 18
    Red River Refuge - Bossier
    Jul 18, 6:30 PM
    Red River Refuge - Bossier , 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112, USA
    Monthly meeting at the Red River Refuge to discuss past/upcoming BCOS events. Guest speaker TBA
  • Sabine River (Big Foot Trail) Paddle
    Sat, Jul 29
    SEE EVENT DETAILS
    Jul 29, 10:00 AM
    SEE EVENT DETAILS, Mineola, TX 75773, USA
    Join us for a paddle along the Big Foot Paddle Trail/Sabine River near Mineola, TX. More details TBA
  • Safety Boats for River Cities Triathlon
    Sun, Aug 06
    Cypress Black Bayou Park - Benton, LA
    Aug 06, 6:30 AM
    Cypress Black Bayou Park - Benton, LA, 135 Cypress Park Dr, Benton, LA 71006, USA
    We need volunteers/safety boats on Cypress Lake for the River Cities Triathlon. More details TBA
  • Tubing the Ouachita!
    Sat, Aug 12
    Remmel Dam - Hot Spring County, AR
    Aug 12, 10:30 AM
    Remmel Dam - Hot Spring County, AR, Remmel Dam Rd, Arkansas 72104, USA
    Join us for fun filled day floating (tubing) the Ouachita River from Remmel Dam to the White Water park!
  • BCOS Monthly Meeting - August
    Tue, Aug 15
    Red River Refuge Bossier City
    Aug 15, 6:30 PM
    Red River Refuge Bossier City , 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112, USA
    Monthly meeting at the Red River Refuge to discuss past/upcoming BCOS events. Guest Speaker TBA
  • BCOS Monthly Meeting - September
    Tue, Sep 19
    Red River Refuge Bossier City
    Sep 19, 6:30 PM
    Red River Refuge Bossier City , 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, LA 71112, USA
    Monthly meeting at the Red River Refuge to discuss past/upcoming BCOS events. Guest Speaker TBA
  • LA Hunting and Fishing Day - BCOS Volunteers Needed
    Sat, Sep 23
    Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
    Sep 23, 8:00 AM
    Bodcau Wildlife Management Area , 168 Ben Durden Rd, Benton, LA 71006, USA
    BCOS volunteers needed to assist visitors with trying out a little kayaking!

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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