Summer plant sale and Garden Expo, Independence Botanical Gardens,  7950 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge 8 A.M.–NOON Members of the different plant societies and vendors will be available to answer questions and discuss selecting, growing and maintaining the plants that they are selling.  Sale items include:  Roses, herbs, ferns, native plants, perennials, gingers, daylilies, garden art, […]

Junior Curator Day is the perfect event for young minds who are passionate about history, forestry, wildlife, and horticulture! Students will have the opportunity to explore the Briarwood Nature Preserve (216 Caroline Dorman Rd, Saline LA 71070) guided by experts in the fields of herpetology, history, botany, and much more, who will share their knowledge […]

Saturday, August 19, 2023 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Rd, Picayune, MS 39466    (601) 799-2311 Learn about the value of native plants and the reasons why you should consider including more native species in your landscape. Create “sustainable” landscapes that will save you time and money, work with your property’s ecological […]

Sunday, August 20th, 2023  1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Central Time)  Pelican Park Castine Center Hall D, 63350 Pelican Dr. Mandeville, LA 70448 Linda Auld, aka NOLA BugLady will speak about the current research on Oe, a parasite that is devastating Monarchs in our region and elsewhere in the southeast. Eye opening and urgent, the research Linda will […]

Want to learn how we handle horrible invaders? This is the workshop for you! Join us for a morning where we will spell out the worst offenders and how you can get rid of them. Take back your yard or property and help us create healthy habitats for local wildlife. conservation@brec.org  

Zachary Community Park 20055 Old Scenic Hwy Zachary, LA 70791 Interested in exploring the nature oasis next door or looking to take your neighborhood walks to the next level? Our Urban Hike series is a great start! Geared toward nature novices of all ages, participants will enjoy a leisurely walk through a BREC park while […]

Frenchtown Conservation Area 17819 Frenchtown Road Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Start your month off on the right foot by spending a little time in nature at Frenchtown Road Conservation Area. These activities will focus on connecting both nature lovers and nature novices alike with the inner workings of the largest conservation area in the BREC […]

Join Longue Vue Director of Gardens, Amy Graham, for this fun, educational workshop including a lecture, seed collecting and a garden tour! Seed sowing, collecting and other forms of propagation will be covered. You’ll go home with your own wildflower seeds and one native plant. All tools, materials and garden admission are included. Longue Vue […]