LAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

LAFAYETTE, LA

Muddy Summer Waters
Muddy Summer Waters Credit: mikemac29

The Lafayette Natural History Museum is a popular attraction located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The museum is home to an impressive collection of exhibits that showcase the natural history of the area. Visitors can explore the museum and learn about the diverse flora and fauna that call Louisiana home.

The museum features a wide range of exhibits that cover many different areas of natural history. Visitors can learn about the geology of the region, including the unique formations that make up the landscape of Louisiana. The museum also features exhibits on the plants and animals that are native to the area, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.

In addition to the exhibits, the Lafayette Natural History Museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events. These programs are designed to provide visitors with an in-depth understanding of the natural world and the importance of conservation efforts. The museum also offers guided tours and field trips for school groups and other organizations.

Overall, the Lafayette Natural History Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the natural world. With its extensive collection of exhibits, educational programs, and events, the museum is a valuable resource for both locals and visitors to the Lafayette area.

LAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LAFAYETTE LA. US MID #8402200057

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Muddy Summer Waters
male Arabesque Orbweaver (Neoscona arabesca) A common spider across all of North America. The females have the more bulbous body and usually are in webs. The males are more likely to roam about hunting than web hunt. Not very poisonous to humans. <a href="https://usaspiders.com/neoscona-arabesca-arabesque-orb-weaver/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">usaspiders.com/neoscona-arabesca-arabesque-orb-weaver/</a> Lake Martin, LA
Southern Watersnake (nerodia fasciata) He sat still until I got too too close, then he started to raise his head like he would bite to defend himself. Non-poisonous. <a href="http://www.louisianaherps.com/southern-watersnake-nerodia.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.louisianaherps.com/southern-watersnake-nerodia.html</a> Lake Martin, Louisiana
Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica) on thistle blossom Got the ID. The blue-ish tint of the back part had made me think of mason bees. Lake Martin, Louisiana.
mother alligator on log with baby on back Easter 2024, went for a hike around Lake Martin and saw a lot of alligators. This is the mother alligator on the log with the babies from the other two shots adjacent in the photostream. There's one baby on her back in this shot. Okay, so this was a seasonal lake, but they built the levee in 1952 to make it a year round lake. I wonder if this is Stella. <a href="https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/a-visit-to-lake-martin-offers-close-ups-of-alligators/article_2c9cb3f2-6ea5-11ee-aee8-63484fb4daaa.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/a-visi...</a> Louisiana.
Baby alligators on log with mom There was one on mama's back. You can zoom for more detail on this one. I didn't know the mums looked after them after they hatched. Easter 2024. We hiked around Lake Martin. It was mostly cloudy, with the sun out occasionally briefly. There were a lot of alligators, and I'll be slowly uploading decent shots of critters including more alligators. Lake Martin, Louisiana
Baby alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) on a log Baby alligators on a log in Lake Martin. Momma was on the log too to the right of this shot. There were a lot of alligators at the lake, we walked around it today on Easter. The rookery is not accessible though, the raised wood trail to view the rookery is badly damaged. Louisiana
Spider egg sacs - no id Lafayette, LA
Vietnam Vet Merlin Semien Statue Lafayette, LA
Common Crane Fly or Mosquito Eater (Genus Tipula) Common insect this time of year. They don't eat mosquitoes. I don't know the precise species. Lafayette LA
General Marquis de Lafayette Horserider Statue Generla Marquis de Lafayette. He was a French noble who participated in both the American and the French Revolution. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_du_Motier,_Marquis_de_Lafayette" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_du_Motier,_Marquis_de_Lafay...</a> Lafayette LA
May Beetles (Genus Phyllophaga) These are very common, all over right now. Checking ID still, got it is a May Beetle, but trying to sort what kind is still difficult. Lafayette LA.

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LAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
637 GIRARD PARK DRIVE
LAFAYETTE
LA
70503

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MID # 8402200057
Name LAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Alternate Name LAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.185534, -92.049853
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 002200
US Census Block: 2039