Fête de la Nature

Fête de la Nature is a celebration of Acadiana’s natural surroundings through art, music, food, and science. This event takes place at Atelier de la Nature in Arnaudville, Louisiana. Throughout the day, scientists will lead an open-to-the-public BioBlitz. At the BioBlitz, participants search for every species of bird, reptile, insect, plant and fungus living at the reserve.

A benefit lunch will be run by Chef Colt Patin of the Culinary Institute of Baton Rouge, his students, and Scouts Troop 174. Food will be sold at the event with proceeds will help fund Atelier de la Nature’s youth education programs.

Register for this event for free here.

This event is made possible in partnership with Cycle Zydeco.

Multilingual accessibility (French/Spanish/English). Please contact Atelier de la Nature for other accessibility requests.

About Wayne Singleton and Same Ol’ 2 Step:

Wayne Singleton, founder, lead vocalist and accordionist of the band Wayne Singleton & Same Ol 2 Step, was raised in Lewisburg, Louisiana; a community centered in the area considered to be the birthplace of Zydeco, Wayne has been playing Zydeco music since the age of seven.
Now, nearly 25 years in the music industry, Wayne writes most of his own songs, and is a very versatile musician having mastered every instrument played in his band. Wayne Singleton has earned his status and reputation of being one of elite of among zydeco musicians. He has experience of playing with many of legendary Zydeco bands and Zydeco artist like Beau Jocque, Zydeco Force, Keith Frank, Chris Ardoin, Sean Ardoin, Andre Thierry and many more.
Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step can not only produce and perform traditional and new Zydeco music, the band has also the canny ability to give soul and country hits a Zydeco/Creole flavor. The touch of nouveau Zydeco music has put them at a different level, without compromising their traditional roots. The demand for the music of these 2-steppin’ guys is growing daily, and you can find Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step playing at historical Zydeco venues, and they are in great demand for local and national festivals. When you see Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step at work, you will see the best. Wayne Singleton & Same Ol 2 Step will make you dance!