

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Orientation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: We are ready to begin our master naturalist classes for the 2026 year.  Our cost to participate in the program will remain at a one-time charge of $125.  If you have already paid to participate in the program, you do not need to pay again.  Certified master naturalists who want to remain certified and complete their 20 hours of volunteer service and 6 hours of continuing education are asked to submit $25 in dues.  Those that want to remain involved, but do not plan to complete the volunteer hours or continuing education, are asked to submit $20 in dues.  The dues are annual charges to help defray costs of the program.  You can mail payment to me at the address below, or pay by VENMO to Ruby Blackwell.  Ruby will send me payment for those that prefer VENMO.  

The first session will be Orientation and is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Red River NWR Headquarters Unit Education Classroom (Arthur Teague Parkway).  The spring Wildflower workshop will be held Sunday, April 19, from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Refuge Headquarters Unit.  I will lead a bird walk on Saturday, May 2, at the Refuge for the Ornithology portion of the program.  As we finalize sessions with other facilitators, we will announce the dates and times.

Please RSVP to me if you plan to attend any of these classes.  We need an idea of the number of participants for each class.  I will provide more information at the Orientation on March 19.  We also ask that you pass this information to anyone you know who may be interested.  Payment can also be made at the Orientation session if you prefer to wait until then.  We look forward to the new year and hope to offer lots of opportunities for training and continuing education.  If you have any questions, please contact me and let me know.

Larry R. Raymond, Treasurer
318-347-3134
6675 North Park Circle
Shreveport, LA 71107
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barksdale-afb/orientation/200029829097025
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029829097025?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=barksdale+afb-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Barksdale Afb
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Red River National Wildlife Refuge
- **lat**: 32.447492524518
- **long**: -93.672609329224
- **full address**: Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Point,Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Barksdale Afb, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Louisiana Master Naturalists Association, Northwest Chapter (https://allevents.in/org/louisiana-master-naturalists-association-northwest-chapter/13656963)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Point,Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Barksdale Afb, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Louisiana Master Naturalists Association, Northwest Chapter
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Orientation ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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