# Event Details

- **Event Name**: ABK Acadiana - Ben Pierce, "Breaking the Barrier: Diving into the Myths Surrounding Swamps"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: On September 21st, we will be hosting our monthly ABK Acadiana public meeting featuring Ben Pierce, Photographer and Executive Director for Swamp Base. Ben's presentation will be titled "Breaking the Barrier - Diving into Myths Surrounding Swamps," where he will explore common misconceptions about our swamps, uncover the beauty and importance of one of our nation’s most vital ecosystems, and share how he’s working to expand public education and awareness of our natural resources

About our speaker: 

A founding member and co-creator of Louisiana Swamp Base, Ben Pierce originally established the program as a conservation-based activity during the Evangeline Area Council's Centennial of Scouting celebrations in 2010 and has since led the development and growth of the program as an accredited and official Scouting America high adventure base since 2013.

Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana, and receiving his degree from LSU in landscape architecture and land planning, Ben has a comprehensive understanding of the value of our natural systems, as well as the numerous benefits Scouts receive when they understand and respectfully recreate in the outdoors. By utilizing Scouting America's extensive reach across the country, Ben strives to use Swamp Base to create a lasting positive impression of swamps on all Scouts and leaders who participate.

Ben is also a successful local photographer. Check out his Facebook page - Ben Pierce Photography!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/abk-acadiana-ben-pierce-breaking-the-barrier-diving-into-the-myths-surrounding-swamps/200030606091840
- **Event Categories**: meetups, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 155

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lafayette
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cavalier House Books - Lafayette
- **lat**: 30.226967696788
- **long**: -92.016787827015
- **full address**: Cavalier House Books - Lafayette, 305 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7011, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is ABK Acadiana - Ben Pierce, "Breaking the Barrier: Diving into the Myths Surrounding Swamps" being held?
  - **A:** ABK Acadiana - Ben Pierce, "Breaking the Barrier: Diving into the Myths Surrounding Swamps" takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Cavalier House Books - Lafayette, 305 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7011, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing ABK Acadiana - Ben Pierce, "Breaking the Barrier: Diving into the Myths Surrounding Swamps"?
  - **A:** ABK Acadiana - Ben Pierce, "Breaking the Barrier: Diving into the Myths Surrounding Swamps" is organized by Atchafalaya Basinkeeper.

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