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
Moonlight PaddleFri, Aug 28Location is TBD
Castle Tree PaddleSat, Sep 05Chemin-A-Haut / Bayou Bartholomew
Love Our Waterways Clean-UpSat, Sep 12Lowe McFarlane American Legion Post No.1
BCOS Monthly MeetingTue, Sep 15Red River National Wildlife Refuge
River Rat Challenge - Team Bayou Bandits!Sat, Sep 19Bayou D'arbonne Boat Ramp
LA Hunting and Fishing Day - BCOS Volunteers NeededSat, Sep 26Bodcau Wildlife Management Area
Jefferson Camp and PlaySat, Oct 03See event details
Red River PaddleSat, Oct 10Location is TBD
ALTOS Orienteering Event - Lake ClaiborneSat, Oct 17Lake Claiborne State Park
Wildlife CelebrationSat, Oct 17Red River National Wildlife Refuge- BCOS Monthly MeetingTue, Oct 20Red River National Wildlife Refuge
Crater of Diamonds Camping WeekendSat, Nov 07Crater of Diamonds State Park
Ozark Society Fall Membership MeetingSat, Nov 14Hwy 268 E, Yellville, AR 72687- BCOS Monthly MeetingTue, Nov 17Red River National Wildlife Refuge
White Oak Lake State Park Camp & HikeSat, Nov 21White Oak Lake State Park
Post Thanksgiving Paddle - Grand EcoreFri, Nov 27Grand Ecore Recreation Area Boat Ramp- ALTOS Orienteering Event - Caney Lakes MindenSat, Dec 05Caney Lakes Recreational Area - Minden
BCOS Annual Christmas PartySun, Dec 06Red River National Wildlife Refuge