At noon, participants will gather at Landry House Bed and Breakfast for lunch and a discussion. In the afternoon, the group plans to hike to the Lafitte Woods Preserve, a tract of land donated to the Nature Conservancy of Louisiana in December 1998. Profits go to the Sanctuary Fund. Hum this tune Residents interested in attracting hummingbirds should consider planting flowers, such as cross vine, coral honeysuckle or red buckeye, near feeders this year, state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials say. Lush vegetation provides a habitat for tiny insects and spiders that hummingbirds depend on for protein.
Plants also provide cover for the birds.
The 32nd annual Choupique Rodeo is scheduled for April 9-11 at the St. James Boat Club, located on U.S. 61 and Blind River in St. James Parish. Proceeds from the event help run and maintain the St. James launches, docks, parking lot and picnic shelters. 1999, The Times-Picayune. Used with permission.