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Roy E Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

A Texas Nature Conservancy Preserve of 2,138 acres exhibiting a curious intermingling of various forest and wetland communities. Of special interest is the arid sandy lands where desert plants like prickly pear cactus and yucca are found with longleaf pines and drought-resistant oak. Rare orchids and carnivorous plants grow side-by-side with acid-loving ferns and sphagnum moss. Village creek flows eight miles through sanctuary. Contact preserve manager for info on canoe trail. Four miles W.

Location: TX 327, Silsbee TexasTelephone 409-385-4135

Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Lake Charles) Big Lake Guide Service
(Westlake) BNB Adventures
(Ragley) Dry Creek Ranch
(Lake Charles) Grosse Savanne Waterfowl & Wildlife Lodge
(Bridge City) Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area
(Silsbee) Roy E Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary

04/10 Coming to The Silsbee area
Pearland Crawfish Festival Pearland TX April5-7 Great crawfish, food, music, and fun.
Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee Ville Platte LA June29-30 This festival, which translates into the "Smoked Meat Festival", has a World Championship Cookoff, culinary demos, Cajun smokehouse in action, and Cajun Heritage exhibitions. Thirty hours of non-stop music are also an attraction of the festival.
Great Texas Mosquito Festival Clute TX July25-27 Many booths with a variety of foods, along with arts and crafts and more. The carnival provides three days of fun for children and adults.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival Houston TX September21-22 The Houston Hot Sauce Festival, conducted in September, showcases everything from sauce, salsa and spices to jams, jellies and pickles. The festival also features cooking demonstrations and on stage entertainment.


Texas Rice Festival Winnie TX October2-6 Bar-B-Que Cook-off Weekend, Horseshoe & Washer Pitching Tournaments, Rice Run 5k & Kids Fun Run, Queen’s Coronation & Street Dance
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