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Explore Barataria Preserve, Louisiana

The Barataria Preserve in Marrero, Louisiana interprets the natural and cultural history of the region. The preserve has trails and canoe tours through bottomland hardwood forests, alligators, swamps, marsh and over 200 species of birds. A boardwalk and dirt trails wind through the preserve. An Education Center provides curriculum-based programming for school groups and a visitor center with a film and exhibits. Events and programs include: Wetlands walk 10:00 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Join a ranger for a guided walk through wild Louisiana swamp and marsh. Stop by the visitor center to find out which trail the day's walk will explore. Free. Ranger's choice talk 2:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Nature, human history, fascinating critters, emerging ecological challenges: there are a lot of stories in Louisiana's wetlands! Depending on weather and topic, 15-minute talk will either be at the visitor center or on the Visitor Center Trail; stop by the visitor center just before 2:00 for location update. Free.
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