CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND ECO-TOURISM

LAFAYETTE, LA

Virginia Creeper Sphinx (Darapsa myron) Different looking, bulbous, was on the porch the other night. They're found east of the Rockies from Canada to Mexico, and are named for what they eat, per wiki "virginia creeper, viburnums, grape vines, and raccoon grapes." They're green caterpillars. First shot using a clip on Raynox macro lens DCR-250. Less depth of focus, but more detail where the focus is.
Virginia Creeper Sphinx (Darapsa myron) Credit: going on going on

The Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism is a non-profit organization located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Its mission is to promote the cultural and natural heritage of the region by providing educational and recreational opportunities for visitors and residents alike.

The center offers a variety of programs and activities, including guided tours of local cultural sites such as historic homes, museums, and art galleries. It also provides eco-tours of the surrounding natural areas, including swamps, wetlands, and wildlife refuges. These tours are led by experienced guides who are knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna.

In addition to tours, the center hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including festivals, concerts, and workshops. These events showcase the region's unique cultural heritage and provide opportunities for visitors to learn about and participate in local traditions.

The center also houses a visitor center that provides information and resources for tourists, including maps, brochures, and recommendations for local attractions and restaurants. It also features a gift shop that sells locally made crafts and souvenirs.

Overall, the Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism promotes the rich cultural and natural heritage of Lafayette, Louisiana through a variety of educational and recreational programs and activities.

CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND ECO-TOURISM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LAFAYETTE LA. US MID #8402200401

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).

Virginia Creeper Sphinx (Darapsa myron) Different looking, bulbous, was on the porch the other night. They're found east of the Rockies from Canada to Mexico, and are named for what they eat, per wiki "virginia creeper, viburnums, grape vines, and raccoon grapes." They're green caterpillars. First shot using a clip on Raynox macro lens DCR-250. Less depth of focus, but more detail where the focus is.
Sunny Winter Day on the Bayou
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
Southern Watersnake (nerodia fasciata) Non-poisonous. I was a little concerned that it just sat there in the trail, that maybe it had been stomped, or if it was playing dead. <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.
three alligators on a log in a lake 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

Contact CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND ECO-TOURISM

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
104 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
LAFAYETTE
LA
70504

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MID # 8402200401
Name UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
Alternate Name CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND ECO-TOURISM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 726000820
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 30.217178, -92.018962
CODES FIPS State Code: 22
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 000602
US Census Block: 3021