Events
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Birding at Burden
One Saturday a month | 7 - 9 a.m.
Did you know 320 species of birds have been recorded in and around Burden, including common species, such as northern mockingbirds and ruby-throated hummingbirds, seven different woodpeckers, waterfowl and wading birds, and a variety of resident migratory songbirds?
Grab your birding gear and join us bright and early to catch a glimpse of some of these species on a two-hour guided tour led by different birding specialists through the birding loops at Burden.
Admission is $10. The capacity for each excursion is limited to 15 guests. Click any of the dates below to register for that date.
2022 Spring/Summer dates:
Orchid Show & Sale
July 9, 2022 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July 10, 2022 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Baton Rouge Orchid Society proudly presents their show and sale. Come explore a wide variety of orchid species available for viewing and purchase. You can bring any orchids that need repotting, ask an expert all of your orchid questions, or even win a plant in the raffle! Visit the Baton Rouge Orchid Society website for more information.
This event is free and open to the public.
Corn Maze
Every Saturday in October 2022
Corn Maze at Burden is celebrating its' 11th year in Baton Rouge with more family fun than ever!
Join us as we open our fields and crank up our tractors to usher in the Fall season with some safe crazy mazy outdoor fun.
Night Maze & Bonfire
October 29, 2022 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Don't stay home this Halloween! Grab your costumes, glow sticks, and flash lights and head on over Night Maze. At our family-friendly Night Maze you can take a stroll through the corn maze, roast marshmallows by the bonfire, climb the hay mountain, go for a "swim" in the corn crib, play awesome games, and dance to live music!
Wine and Roses Rambler
November 6, 2022 | Noon - 2 p.m.
The Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden invite you to ramble through the Gardens!
A progressive version of the traditional sit-down dinner will wind you through the garden as you enjoy a series of tasting stations with live music, a wine toss, a fun raffle with surprise prizes.
Delight your taste buds and try your luck at the Wine & Roses Rambler!
Tickets will be available summer 2022.
Poinsettia Sale
November 26, 2022
It's not Christmas in Louisiana without our Burden Poinsettias! Over 20 varieties of locally-grown Poinsettias will be on display and available for sale at the Botanic Gardens greenhouse.The botanic gardens evaluates Poinsettia varieties developed by breeders worldwide and they will be exclusively sold at the annual show and sale. A limited number of each variety are available so arrive on time so that you don't miss out on these rare varieties of Poinsettias!
Arbor Day
January 2023
Embrace your inner tree-hugger at Arbor Day! There will be tree climbing, a scavenger hunt, ax throwing, and even a chance to meet Smokey the Bear (don't worry, he's not a real bear). You can even plant your very own tree in the Burden Woods and track its growth using GPS coordinates! The trees you plant help reforest the Burden Woods after previous hurricane seasons. We will also have a variety of native trees for sale!
Icon Painting Workshop
February 2023
Th Icon Workshop is a thoughtful and mediatative week-long retreat focusing on traditional painting techniques that date back 2,000 years. The workshop is led by trained Iconographers in the Ione Burden Conference Center. No artistic skill or previous painting experience is required, and all materials are provided by Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. You are also welcome to bring your own brushes, Ott light, or wet pallet if you prefer. Coffee and lunch are provided daily.
Email dianawells1548@gmail.com for more information.
Camellia Show & Sale
February 2023
Shop from over one hundred camellia selections for your garden, or take a look through the exhibit of award-winning camellias grown by the Baton Rouge Camellia Society and by gardeners like you! Many of these camellias have been meticulously propagated from the expansive camellia collections at the Botanic Gardens. The Camellia Society will also offer planting and management advice, a grafting demonstration and a waxing demonstration.
Herb Day
February 2023
Herb Day is the perfect place to start an herb garden or refresh one you've already established! Herb Day is an educational outdoor gardening event and plant sale hosted by the Baton Rouge Unit of the Herb Society of America. Join us to shop thousands of healthy herbs and All American Selections vegetable plants.
Master Gardener Plant Sale
March 2023
Join us for the biggest plant sale of the year! Shop from over 3,000 homegrown perennials and annuals specifically selected by the East Baton Rouge Master Gardeners for success in your garden. The EBR Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale raises money to support the educational activities provided by Master Gardeners and the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens.
Go Public Gardens Days!
May 2023
Join the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and the American Public Gardens Association along with over 500 public gardens across America in celebrating Go Public Gardens Days. We have a weekend full of fun activities for everyone!
Go Public Gardens is an ongoing, evergreen initiative of the American Public Gardens Association meant to drive the public to visit, value, and volunteer at public gardens in their area and when they travel.
StoryTime in the Garden
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One Saturday a month, we get together to listen to storybook readings and flex our creative muscles! Young children will have a blast interacting with other kids, making arts and crafts, and listening to stories. Little ones also receive a book to take home with them. Every half hour, we switch between stories and crafts to keep young children interested and engaged. The program runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and admission is free! No registration is required.
2022-2023 dates TBA!