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Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program

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10/29/2026

Our final Management Conference of 2026 is in ONE WEEK in New Roads!

We’ll hear from several presenters, including: Dani Dilullo, Louisiana Sea Grant; Nicki Boudreaux, BTNEP; Meg Placke, State Library of Louisiana; Michael Coulon, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA); Katie Freer, CPRA; and Rachael Hunter, Comite Resources. We’re looking forward to the insightful presentations ahead!

While you’re in New Roads, we encourage you to explore ! Here are a few of our favorite places to visit:
* False River
* Julien Poydras Museum and Art Center
* False River
* Pointe Coupee Parish Museum
* Old River Control Structure and Morganza Control Structure
* New Roads Travel Stories (travel app)
Find more about these locations in the comments below!

Haven’t registered yet? Sign up now: https://bit.ly/48nSEij
View the full agenda: https://bit.ly/4st28lD

10/27/2026

Haven't registered for our paddle this Saturday!? That's scary!

But don't worry, there’s still time to sign up! Join us for some Halloween fun at BTNEP's Paddle the Estuary: Bayou Pierre Part for a 10 or 5.5-mile paddle! Plus, we'll have breakfast, lunch, and live music by the Cajun Preservation Music Society, AND you'll receive free swag (see below for a peek)!

Registration is $30 for adults, $15 for students(k-college), and free for 5 and under. We have one three-seater canoe and one two-seater kayak left to rent for free.

DON'T FORGET! Come in costume for a chance to be named Best Costume on the Bayou 2026!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4xQmeIv

10/24/2026

Join BTNEP in celebrating Coastal Louisiana at the Rougarou Fest all weekend!

ALL WEEKEND:
🐦 Visit our table in the Coastal Organizations tent for our “Eat Like a Bird” activity, and pick up some FREE Native Seeds!

SATURDAY:
📖10:30 am: Join Education and Engagement Manager Nicki Boudreaux to hear the story of “Tah-Tye,The Last ‘Possum in the Pouch” by Mary Alice Fontenot

🫐12 pm: Learn about “Blackberry Dumplings and Berry Eating Birds” with Biological Resources Coordinator Delaina LeBlanc on the Folklife Stage

🦀 1:55 pm: Get more info on the work BTNEP does during our spotlight at the Main Stage

🌊 6 pm: Listen as Director Bren Haase and a panel of coastal experts discuss the Future of our Coast on the Folklife Stage

SUNDAY:
🌱3 pm: Join Native Plant Nursery Coordinator Ashleigh Lambiotte on the Folklife Stage for “From Marsh to Medicine: The Many Uses of Native Plants “

10/22/2026

What a week! Several BTNEP staff members attended the ANEP Tech Transfer, hosted by Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

BTNEP’s Education & Outreach Manager Nicki Boudreaux presented on the National Estuary Program’s upcoming 40th Anniversary Campaign, Biological Resources Coordinator Delaina LeBlanc shared BTNEP’s work with piping plovers, and Public Relations & Communications Coordinator Emily Knobloch spoke about BTNEP’s brand and best digital communications strategies.

This annual conference provides an opportunity for the 28 National Estuary Programs to share knowledge, successes, and ideas with one another. A massive thank you to the CBBEP staff for hosting such a productive and entertaining conference!

10/17/2026

We're taking this gorgeous weather as a sign that it's time for you to sign up for our Paddle the Estuary: Bayou Pierre Part in TWO WEEKS! 😍

Swipe through the pics for more info and to register now!!!

10/13/2026

Get your costume ready, and may the best dressed win!

Don’t forget to come in your best Halloween costume for BTNEP’s Paddle the Estuary on Saturday, October 31 in Pierre Part! The winner will receive a special prize from BTNEP, so be sure to dress to impress and bring your spookiest vibes to the bayou!

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Be sure to register by THIS FRIDAY, October 16, to guarantee your event t-shirt! Registration is $30 for adults, $15 for students (K-college), and FREE for ages 5 and under. Limited FREE kayaks and canoes are available to rent; just call Emily at 985-448-4990.

We only have a few sponsorship opportunities left, and they’re closing this Friday, October 16th. Call Emily at 985-448-4990 to secure a sponsorship before they’re all gone!

We can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes out on the water! Who’s ready to paddle in style?! Register now: https://bit.ly/4hYXwyQ

10/12/2026

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which honors the original inhabitants of the Americas and their culture, history, contributions, and resilience, we celebrate the multiple tribes that call home.

Recently, the BTNEP staff got to experience the Indigenous community firsthand with our generous friends at the Pointe au Chien Indian Tribe! Tribe members Jade Bergeron, Jody Billiot, and Mr. Donald and Mrs. Theresa Dardar, spent the day with BTNEP, teaching us about the tribe’s history and traditions, and what hurdles they’re facing today.

We toured École Pointe-au-Chien, a French immersion public school that teaches local children standard French while incorporating local dialect. At the PACIT Tribal Center, Jody taught us about Native American pottery and other materials used by the Tribe to create art, cook food, and provide shelter. He also taught us how to make dream catchers from scratch! We ended the day with a boat tour, where Jody and Mr. Donald led us to a couple of living shorelines installed by Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, and they brought us to see areas of visible land loss, accompanied by firsthand stories of the land and structures lost during their lifetimes alone.

When the day was done, our staff had an even greater appreciation for the Indian culture that shaped so much of Louisiana’s history, and were left in awe of the innovation and resilience of this community. Thank you to Jade, Jody, Mr. Donald, and Mrs. Theresa for spending your time and sharing your irreplaceable culture with us.

10/07/2026

Feeling adventurous this spooky season? Then get your kayaks and canoes ready to Paddle the Estuary on Saturday, October 31, for Halloween! Kick off your spooktacular day with us as we launch from Veterans Park at 8 am to take a 5.5-mile or 10-mile paddle down Bayou Pierre Part and surrounding waters! The best part? You’ll feel less guilty about all the candy you eat that night! 😂🍬

- Registration is $30 for adults, $15 for students (K-college), and FREE for ages 5 and under.
- Be sure to register by October 16, 2026, to ensure an event t-shirt.
- Limited FREE kayaks and canoes are available to rent; call Emily Braud at 985-448-4990.
- We have limited sponsorship opportunities available, also closing on October 16, 2026.

Will we see you there? Or will you ghost us? 👻

More info/Register: https://bit.ly/4xQmeIv
Limited Sponsorships: https://bit.ly/3Uxlvxf

10/05/2026

White Boot Gala is TOMORROW!!!

Dust off your white boots and get ready for an evening of Cajun fun, food, and philanthropy, all for ! If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, you're running out of time! If any tickets are available, they can be bought at the door for $80.

Buy now: https://bit.ly/4hZHmXJ

10/02/2026

Reason 101 to attend Tuesday’s White Boot Gala:

You’ll have the chance to compete in the 2nd Annual White Boot Gala Stroll decorating contest! How to compete? Just show up in your best white shrimp boots. The reward? Your very own customized BTNEP Leg Lamp, only the second of its kind, crafted by BTNEP Director Bren Haase himself! The Lamp has quickly become a coveted White Boot Gala award, and an (unintended) new tradition… Sorry, Bren, you’re in it for the long haul! 😅 😂

Thanks to our fiercely supportive Estuary community, the Gala tickets are ALMOST GONE! Grab yours before they run out: https://bit.ly/4hZHmXJ 🏃‍♀️💨

Bring your A-game, get ready to show off your most fashionable white boots, and laissez les bons temps rouler!

(Swipe to see the winning boots and a few of our other favorites!)

Address

The Coastal Center At Nicholls State University, 426 Ardoyne Drive Room 209
Thibodaux, LA
70301

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(985) 447-0868

Website

http://www.BTNEP.org/

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