Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Traveling Trunks
Traveling trunks filled with activities and instructions may be borrowed for free by any teacher. Call to reserve a trunk and to arrange a day and time to pick it up.
"Livin' Down River" teaches students grades 4-6 about the customs and traditions that make south Louisiana a special place. Trunks include model boats, simple music instruments, games, and activities that spotlight traditional crafts, food, music, and festivals and holidays. "Livin' Down River" is available at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center 337-457-7700 in Eunice.
Did You Know?
Vultures do not have many predators. But if an enemy does approach, the vulture will face its enemy and projectile vomit. This cool bird also has a unique way to stay cool: it will urinate on its legs. The urine also helps kill any germs picked up while treading through a carcass.