Big Thicket Association

Programs and Projects

Neches River Adventures

The Big Thicket Association operates the "Ivory Bill", a covered excursion boat on the Neches River for school field trips, social events and Nature classes. The boat operates on the open river, and is capable of navigating the shallows of cypress-lined backwater channels.

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5th Annual Neches River Rally Sep 8th

The Collier’s Ferry to Lake Bayou Paddling Trail is an “out-and-back” paddling trail. It is approximately 7 miles long. Paddlers float a short distant down the Neches to Lake Bayou and into the Big Thicket National Preserve. This trail provides a great opportunity for paddlers to experience wildlife and ecology.

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Thicket of Diversity

The Thicket of Diversity project is dedicated to biological field research in the Big Thicket National Preserve, coordinating activities of field biologists doing species inventory and research projects.

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54th Anniversary of the Big Thicket Association

... a Friend of the the Big Thicket National Preserve

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Latest Posts

Maxine Johnston receives Terry Hershey Award

Maxine Johnston, a true pioneer in conservation, has been dubbed “Godmother of the Big Thicket.” Maxine’s lifelong advocacy for protecting ...

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LNVA supports funding for the BTA Neches River Adventures Environmental Classroom

4 years, 3 months ago

Contact Info

Big Thicket Association
700 North St., Suite 79
Beaumont TX 77701
(409) 790-5399

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