Friends 2024 committees are open for members to participate.

January 26, 2024

We have opened our various 2024 committees for the membership of our group to participate. We encourage our members to get involved in any of the committees or special projects listed below. The more help we have, the more we can accomplish this year. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

If you are interested or have any questions, please email us at: lwrfriends@gmail.com

List of the 2024 committees:

Membership Committee

Bylaws

Canoe

Five Year Goals

Marketing

Pelican Scoop Newsletter

Photography Club

Website & Facebook

Here is a list of the 2024 special projects temporary work groups:

Bird Blind(s)

Christmas Tree Drop

Feasibility Study: Boy Scout Canoeing Merit Badge

Feasibility Study: Explorer Scout Environmental Post (Mandeville High School)

Feasibility Study: High School and College Student Recognition

History of Friends

Visitor Center’s Gift Store

If you are not a member of our group and would like to join, you can do so here: https://www.flwr.org/membership

Breton National Wildlife Refuge

January 21, 2024

Breton National Wildlife Refuge is one of the refuges managed from the US Fish & Wildlife Service's refuge headquarters complex in Lacombe, La.

Breton National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1904, is the second oldest refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Refuge is a series of barrier islands, comprising Breton Island and the Chandeleur Islands in the Gulf of Mexico.

A video about the refuge can be found here: https://youtu.be/yCf9kb4UY70?si=OzFZXF6gTAmfwrFC

Historical movie footage can be seen here of President Teddy Roosevelt touring Brenton Island before making it the country's second National Wildlife refuge: https://youtu.be/JbRp2DqkiXM?si=1pSFF9iVQOEKKlVL

The Refuge Headquarters Complex grounds and trails are open Monday through Friday

January 26, 2024

This map shows some of the FREE attractions and things to see at the Fish & Wildlife Service's Headquarters Complex at 61389 LA-434, Lacombe, LA 70445.

The grounds and trails are open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM until 4 PM. Saturday 8:30 AM until 4 PM. Closed on Sunday.

The visitors center is located on the grounds, too. It is open Thursday through Saturday, 9 AM until 4 PM. Learn more here: https://www.flwr.org/bayou-lacombe-visitor-center