We'd like to hear your 2016 flood story -- tell us on the form below, upload your pictures, and become part of the Living Bayou exhibit! This exhibit is supported by an Atchafalaya Wild Grant from the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, along with investment from our partners, Lafayette Utilities System and the Teche-Vermilion Freshwater District.
Minimum Age: 7 and older; no younger siblings; not a drop-off event Culture & Curiosity Program: Pass It On Discover how Louisiana traditions have been passed down through generations. Get hands-on with the music, movement & traditional skills shaped by the people and places of Acadiana—and discover how you can help carry them forward. Make a corn husk doll, learn a few traditional Cajun dance steps & explore the sounds of Cajun and Zydeco music—with a chance to try your hand at making some music too. Cost: $10 adults, includes admission into village; $17 students, includes admission into village, hands-on activities and gift from gift shop For full details and to register & make payment: https://forms.gle/afcqgwKUJHHc8rcU9
Minimum Age: 7 and older; no younger siblings; not a drop-off event Explore & Restore: Waste Not, Create More Discover how everyday items can get a second life instead of becoming waste. Explore how our choices impact the Bayou Vermilion, then turn something headed for the trash into something new! Weave a basket using toilet paper rolls, learn why it's important to "waste not" and participate in a reuse challenge! Cost: $10 adults, includes admission into village; $17 students, includes admission into village, hands-on activities and gift from gift shop For full details and to register & make payment: https://forms.gle/APztqBGjhN7g7Lai6