Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans

Enjoy a three hour paddling outing in a canoe for two/family. Guide Byron Almquist, a long time paddling guide and Louisiana Master Naturalist, will discuss and describe the habitats and history of the bayou and provide paddling instructions, if desired. Bayou Castine is a Louisiana “natural and scenic stream” which flows past the Northlake Nature Center, through forested high ground, transitions to a mixed cypress swamp and then past marshes and marinas before emptying into Lake Pontchartrain. $40 for one paddler; $70 for two adults and no charge for a maximum of 2 children (11 or younger) for members; additional $5 per person rate applies for non-members. Weight limit 240 lbs., masks to be worn at launch site. Limited space available. To register, call 985-626-1238 for meeting point or email Rue@northlakenature.org