Community Calendar

Brian Sivils performs with his friends an eclectic mix of music including blues, classics, French cafe songs, and Latin tunes. The audience (especially children) are encouraged to join in the fun.

It’s time for Good Neighbors to Geaux Green! Fifth-grade students at participating West Monroe elementary schools and sixth-grade students at participating Monroe elementary schools are competing in the Geaux Green Recycling Contest, and the entire community is invited to help them win!

The contest is designed to teach an important lesson: Don’t litter—and take the next step by recycling! Students are collecting #1 plastic drinking bottles and turning something that could become litter into something that can be recycled.

All #1 plastic drinking bottles are accepted. Bottles should be empty, clean, and dry. Please do not smash the bottles. Leave them intact so they can be collected and measured properly.

Brian Sivils performs with his friends an eclectic mix of music including blues, classics, French cafe songs, and Latin tunes. The audience (especially children) are encouraged to join in the fun.

It’s time for Good Neighbors to Geaux Green! Fifth-grade students at participating West Monroe elementary schools and sixth-grade students at participating Monroe elementary schools are competing in the Geaux Green Recycling Contest, and the entire community is invited to help them win!

The contest is designed to teach an important lesson: Don’t litter—and take the next step by recycling! Students are collecting #1 plastic drinking bottles and turning something that could become litter into something that can be recycled.

All #1 plastic drinking bottles are accepted. Bottles should be empty, clean, and dry. Please do not smash the bottles. Leave them intact so they can be collected and measured properly.

Brian Sivils performs with his friends an eclectic mix of music including blues, classics, French cafe songs, and Latin tunes. The audience (especially children) are encouraged to join in the fun.

It’s time for Good Neighbors to Geaux Green! Fifth-grade students at participating West Monroe elementary schools and sixth-grade students at participating Monroe elementary schools are competing in the Geaux Green Recycling Contest, and the entire community is invited to help them win!

The contest is designed to teach an important lesson: Don’t litter—and take the next step by recycling! Students are collecting #1 plastic drinking bottles and turning something that could become litter into something that can be recycled.

All #1 plastic drinking bottles are accepted. Bottles should be empty, clean, and dry. Please do not smash the bottles. Leave them intact so they can be collected and measured properly.

The FoBB Fall Celebration is Friends of Black Bayou’s annual gift to the community, with free nature-oriented activities for all ages. From food trucks to free kayaking to kids’ games to guided nature walks to a photography contest and more, there’s something for everyone!

The Friends of Black Bayou Fall Celebration returns on Saturday, October 17 from 10 am to 1 pm, and all are invited to enjoy a day of nature, science activities and learning from community partners at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Come explore hands on nature stations, meet native animals, and enjoy art and science activities. Join us at 10 am for “Walk with Wildlife,” then help us turn the Blue Goose Migration Marker at 11 am. Big D’s Backyard BBQ will be on-site serving lunch, and FoBB will once again offer the beloved Black Bayou Mud Pies. Visitors can also view the 2026 photo contest winners. With canoeing, crafts and creative photo ops, it’s a great way to celebrate our community’s connection to this beautiful refuge. 

A showcase of local artisans, makers, tasty treats & live music. Free!

Annual free event, designed for families and individuals of all ages. Includes guided nature walks, food trucks, nature-oriented activities, free canoeing/kayaking, presentation of refuge photo contest winners, face-painting, native animal displays, FoBB Nature Store gift opportunities, free Black Bayou Lake Mud Pies, environmental education, fun for kids and more!