Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society
Conservation | Education | Recreation
The Ozark Society was founded in 1962 for the purpose of keeping the Buffalo River in Arkansas as a wild, free flowing river. The purpose was accomplished and the Buffalo River became the first National River in 1972.
The North Louisiana based Bayou Chapter was founded in 1969 and is the only Louisiana chapter of the Ozark Society. We have over 100 members who are active in hiking, paddling and cleanups.
Today our chapter's mission is to preserve, protect and enjoy our area's natural wilderness and scenic waterways through conservation, education and recreation.
Learn more at bayouchapter.com and ozarksociety.net.
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Upcoming Events
Ouachita Parish Water Sweep and Grape StompSat, Sep 13Cheniere Lake
River Rat Challenge - Team Bayou Bandits!Sat, Sep 20Bayou D'arbonne Boat Ramp
LA Hunting and Fishing Day - BCOS Volunteers NeededSat, Sep 27Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
Tall Peak Moonlight HikeMon, Oct 06Polk County
Duck Pond Clean UpSat, Oct 11Shreveport
National Wildlife Celebration DaySat, Oct 18Red River National Wildlife Refuge
ALTOS Orienteering Event - Lake ClaiborneSat, Oct 25Lake Claiborne State Park
Athens Big Fork Trail MaintenanceSat, Nov 01Athens Big Fork Trail
White Oak Lake State Park Camp & HikeFri, Nov 14White Oak Lake State Park
Daingerfield State Park Hike & LunchSat, Nov 22Daingerfield State Park
Caney Lakes - Lost Woman TrailFri, Nov 28Caney Lakes Recreation Area - Minden
Monkey Trail HikeSat, Nov 29Eddie D Jones Park- 1North Adventure Trails HikeSat, Dec 06Shreveport
BCOS Annual Christmas PartySun, Dec 07Red River National Wildlife Refuge
Fun Weekend in MenaFri, Dec 12Location is TBD
First Day Hike - BodcauThu, Jan 01Bodcau Dam/Durden Hills Trail
Wild Azalea Hike Seg 1-3Sat, Jan 03Wild Azalea Trailhead Twin Bridges Rd
The Ozark Society
To be considered an active member of this page and club, you must be up to date on your dues to the Ozark Society. To join the Ozark Society or pay your dues, please go to www.ozarksociety.net/membership