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• Cane River Green Market

  04/25/2009 - 07/25/2009 » 9am-1pm
  Contact Natchitoches Area CVB at (800) 259-1714 for more information
  Admission - Free
  downtown riverbank
  www.canerivergreenmarket.com • inquiries@natchitoches.net

  Natchitoches' only farmers market will be held every Saturday until July 25.  Vendors will have booths at the market selling everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to handmade crafts.  Live entertainment and special demonstrations.

• Close to Home Summer Tourism Campaign

  06/01/2009 - 08/07/2009 » area attractions open daily throughout the summer
  Contact Alexandria/Pineville Area CVB at (800) 551-9546 for more information
  Admission - FREE
  various attractions throughout Central Louisiana
  www.theheartoflouisiana.com • inquire@apacvb.org

  The uncertainties in the global economy have forced people to make adjustments to their summer vacation plans.  In that spirit, the annual “Close to Home” campaign is ready for launch again this year.  "Close to Home 2009” da…more

• 36th Annual Juried Art Competition

  06/28/2009 - 08/09/2009 » Tuesday - Friday 9-5; Saturday Noon-5
  Contact (318) 329-2237 for more information
  Admission - Free
  Masur Museum of Art
  www.masurmuseum.org

  The Juried Competition is one of the Masur’s most anticipated events. Works selected by the juror are included in an exhibition at the museum, and prizes are awarded in a variety of categories. Last year’s competition included entries from 132 artists from 28 states. Stop by the muse…more

• Garden Tour Hodges Gardens State Park

  07/01/2009 - 07/31/2009 » 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Contact (800) 354-3523 for more information
  Hodges Gardens State Park
  1000 Hodges Loop • Florien, Louisiana 71429 • Map

  Stroll through the cultivated and natural gardens of the park, with the site ranger, and learn about the process of landscaping and planting.

• Junior Ranger Month at Fort Jesup State Historic S

  07/01/2009 - 07/31/2009 » 10:00 a.m.
  Contact Donna Greer at (888) 677-5378 for more information
  Fort Jesup State Historic Site
  32 Geoghagan Rd. • Many, Louisiana 71449 • Map
  www.toledobendlakecountry.com • staff@toledobendlakecountry.com

  All children, seven years and up, are invited to come to the site to participate in living history evetns. They will have their program cards punched and then receive their Junior Ranger Handbook to complete. Once completed, they will earn their Junior Ranger badge.

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• Bald Eagles Nest Hike

  07/01/2009 - 07/31/2009 » 8:00 a.m.
  Contact Nancy Miller at (888) 398-4770 for more information
  South Toledo Bend State Park
  120 Bald Eagle Road • Anacoco, Louisiana 71403 • Map
  www.toledobendlakecountry.com • staff@toledobendlakecountry.com

  Bald Eagles Nest Hike, 8 a.m. Every Saturday morning, visitors will hike to the Bald Eagles nest to learn about the nesting Bald Eagles in the area. For more information call (888)398-4770 toll free or (337) 286-9079.

  Event listed is for all age groups.

   

• Butterflies at Hodges Gardens State Park

  07/01/2009 - 07/31/2009 » 1:30 p.m.
  Contact Janice Hutton at (318) 586-3523 for more information
  Hodges Gardens State Park
  1000 Hodges Loop • Florien, Louisiana 71429 • Map
  www.toledobendlakecountry.com • staff@toledobendlakecountry.com

  Butterflies, 1:30 p.m. Join us in the Butterfly Garden for a fun and informative session as we learn all about butterflies and the plants that sustain them. Learn how to attract and keep butterflies in your yard. For more information  call (800)354-3523 or (318)586-4020 locally.  …more

• Kids and Binoculars

  07/04/2009 - 07/31/2009 » 2 p.m.
  Contact Nancy Miller at (888) 398-4770 for more information
  South Toledo Bend State Park
  120 Bald Eagle Road • Anacoco, Louisiana 71403 • Map
  www.toledobendlakecountry.com • staff@toledobendlakecountry.com

  Kids and Binoculars, 2 p.m. Children, age 5 and over, are invited to hike from the lookout point to the spillway and dam to look for Bald Eagles and learn how to use binoculars. Meet the site ranger in front of Cabin 19.            &nbs…more

• Bugs, Bugs, Bugs at Hodges Gardens State Park

  07/11/2009 - 07/12/2009 » 10:30 a.m.
  Contact Janice Hutton at (318) 586-3523 for more information
  Hodges Gardens State Park
  1000 Hodges Loop • Florien, Louisiana 71429 • Map
  www.toledobendlakecountry.com • staff@toledobendlakecountry.com

  Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, 10:30 a.m. They crawl over rocks, under rocks, fly in the air and swim under water. Bugs are everywhere! Come learn more about these diverse creatures and we will turn over a few rocks and see what we find. For more information call (800)354-3523 or (318)586-4020. Event listed …more

• North LA Team Roping

  07/12/2009 - 07/12/2009 » 10am-5pm
  Contact Eddie White at (318) 245-8648 for more information
  North LA Exhibition Center
  North Hwy. 33 • Ruston, Louisiana 71270 • Map
  nelc.lincolnparish.org

• Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

  07/17/2009 - 07/18/2009 » Friday 5pm - 10:30pm, Saturday 8am - 11pm
  Contact Natchitoches Area CVB at (800) 259-1714 for more information
  Admission - Varies, call for details
  Prather Coliseum
  Northwestern State University • Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457 • Map
  www.nsula.edu/folklife • inquiries@natchitoches.net

  The 30th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum.  This year's theme is "New Populations in Louisiana."  Showcases food, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, dance lessons, demonstrations and more.  Home of the Louisiana …more

• Ruston Black Rodeo

  07/18/2009 - 07/18/2009 » 10am - 5pm
  Contact Larry Helston at (318) 267-7150 for more information
  North LA Exhibition Center
  North Hwy. 33 • Ruston, Louisiana 71270 • Map
  nlec.lincolnparish.org

• Cotton Country Horse Show

  07/25/2009 - 07/25/2009 » 10am - 5pm
  Contact Peggy Bailey at (318) 366-2971 for more information
  North LA Exhibition Center
  North Hwy. 33 • Ruston, Louisiana 71270 • Map
  www.nlec.lincolnparish.org

• Woody Plant Walk and Identification Workshop

  08/01/2009 - 08/01/2009 » 8am - 1pm or 2 pm
  Contact Allen Native Ventures at (337) 328-2252 for more information
  Admission - $30 each; $50 per couple; $20 for each family member for families of three or more
  Allen Native Ventures
  5070 Hwy 399 • Pitkin, Louisiana 70656 • Map
  http://www.nativeventures.net/ • native@camtel.net

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• Downtown Art Crawl

  08/06/2009 - 08/06/2009 » 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  Contact (318) 329-1921 for more information
  Admission - Free to attend
  Downtown Monroe-West Monroe Arts Districts
  www.downtowngallerycrawl.com

  Make your way from one historic jewel to the next, each filled with fine art and friendly faces. The Downtown Gallery Art Crawl is hosted by a community of artists and the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council and provides art, live entertainment, and more!
   

• Biedenharn Special Evening Hours

  08/07/2009 - 08/07/2009 » 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
  Contact (318) 387-5281 for more information
  Admission - Free
  Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
  www.bmuseum.org

  Special evening hours are perfect for couples, families, and friends! They are also ideal for night photography, marriage proposals and garden enthusiasts. Each month features different flowering plants, which take on a completely different look under the evening sky as do Biedenharn’s scu…more