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This year’s speakers are experts from the private, public and non-profit sectors who work tirelessly to obtain native and/or disturbed land, advocate for development with nature in mind and/or innovate to restore those landscapes to their native, resilient origins with input and aid from the communities in which the restored landscapes are located. Seth Blitch, the Louisiana Coastal Director of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will serve as this year’s honorary chair, opening the symposium with the important work TNC has done not only in Louisiana but across the nation. Conversations regarding land acquisition, funding mechanisms, engineering and landscape design, ecological, financial, and anthropogenic benefits, community engagement and examples of creative nature-based projects will be explored during the remainder of the day with presentations as well a 1-hour panel discussion moderated by journalist and news anchor, Scott Brazda.This one-day educational event will be held from 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. at the LITE Center Check-in

Come out to Cité des Arts Sunday on March 10 for a fundraiser for David Cheramie and Family. By celebrating and supporting our dear friend and supporter of our Louisiana French culture and our local community, you can help defray the costs of his medical bills. Come enjoy performances by Acadiana’s finest musicians like Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, Bonsoir Catin, The Magnolia Sisters, Les Frères Michot, The Savoy Family and so many more, readings by Louisiana French poets, theatre and songs by French Immersion students, along with jambalaya and a variety of food and drinks for purchase and a silent auction! For more information, click here.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Performing Arts Theatre presents Shakespeare's "The Tempest". The new production introduces an immersive set design with design collaborators from across the world. The performances will run Thursday, February 29th, through Sundays until March 10th. All performances will start at 7:30pm, with matinees on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 2pm. For more information and tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/william-shakespeares-the-tempest-tickets-819078875967

Louis Perret, Clerk of Court for Lafayette Parish, will discuss how to become an election day worker. The public is invited to hear from Mr. Perret and members of the parish who have served as election day workers. The event will happen Wednesday, March 6, from 5:30-6:30pm at the Clifton Chenier Auditorium, 220 W. Willow St. Building C.Find more information at https://www.facebook.com/LWVLafayette and https://www.lpclerk.com/

UL Wind and Jazz Ensemble presents "A Double Bill", featuring guest artist Allen Vizzutti. The performance will be held in Angelle Auditorium March 3rd at 2pm. Free admission for the public. For more information visithttps://www.facebook.com/ulbands/

The Center for Louisiana Studies (CLS) along with Burdin Professorship in Louisiana Studies present Southern Historian Raymond Arsenault: "The End of the Long, Hot Summer: the Air Conditioner and Southern Culture". The lecture will be held on March 7th, 5-7pm at the UL Student Union, room 116. A reception will follow. Free and open to the public.

Join Atelier de la Nature for "Le Bleu Perdu", a 2-day symposium on the “lost” art, science and culture of Indigo. This event will help attendees "re-learn" lost knowledge of the art and science of indigo as they restore lost and endangered Cajun prairie habitat through talks, readings, and hands-on activities. For more information and registration for this event, click here. Visit https://www.atelierdelanature.org/ for more information about Atelier de la Nature.

Opportunities to take part in the local art scene are popping up left and right at the ACA. Artwalk, which takes place on the second Saturday of each month, will be on March 9th. The "In Medias Res" series has a new exhibit, "How One Story Becomes Another". This is a group exhibition featuring artworks from local and regional artists in dialogue with the poetry of former Louisiana poet laureate Darrell Bourque. For information on these events and more, click here.

While many high school graduates receive funding and assistance to enter their freshman year at a higher education institution, fewer scholarship opportunities exist for students continuing their education. To address this, the One Acadiana Scholarships will be awarded students from LSU Eunice, SLCC, Unitech, and UL Lafayette. For information on donating, applying and more, visit https://www.oneacadiana.org/initiatives/scholarships/.

The world-famous literary detective Dave Robicheaux, created by author James Lee Burke, is coming home to Iberia Parish with his very own festival. The official Books Along The Teche Literary Festival returns for its eighth year, offering plenty of opportunities for exploration in the realms of literary history, culture, and cuisine—all in the beautiful historic district of New Iberia. For tickets and more information on events, visit https://bontempstix.com/organizations/Booksalongtheteche.