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. Our chapter's mission is to preserve, protect and enjoy our area's natural wilderness and scenic waterways through conservation, education and recreation. Our members are active in hiking, paddling and cleanups.
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Upcoming Events
OWL Center Trail MaintenanceFri, May 15OWL Center - Dubach, LA
Dorcheat Bayou Paddle (Dixie Inn to Sibley)Sat, May 23Dorcheat Bayou Boat Launch - Dixie Inn
Red River Highway 2 Memorial Day PaddleMon, May 25Plain Dealing
Black Bayou (Benton, LA) PaddleSat, Jun 13Black Bayou Boat Launch Benton, LA- BCOS Monthly MeetingTue, Jun 16Red River National Wildlife Refuge
Bike Ride - Caddo Lake NWRSat, Jun 27Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Sunrise Safety BoatsSun, Jul 12Cross Lake
Ouachita River PaddlingSat, Jul 18Pencil Bluff, Arkansas
Brandy Branch PaddleTue, Jul 21Brandy Branch Reservoir Public Boat Ramp- BCOS Monthly MeetingTue, Jul 21Red River National Wildlife Refuge
Lower Mountain Fork paddleFri, Jul 24Broken Bow
Safety Boats for River Cities TriathlonSun, Aug 02Cypress Black Bayou Park - Benton, LA- BCOS Monthly MeetingTue, Aug 18Red River National Wildlife Refuge
Caddo River Tubing/PaddlingSat, Aug 22Arkadelphia, AR (see event details)
Moonlight PaddleFri, Aug 28Location is TBD
Castle Tree PaddleSat, Sep 05Chemin-A-Haut / Bayou Bartholomew