LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

01/27/2026

February Reflections in the Garden
📅 Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Ione Burden Conference Center (4560 Essen Ln)

Topic: Farm Animals and Your Garden
Farm animals can do more than just provide natural fertilizer—they can play an active role in creating a healthy garden. Sheep act as natural lawn mowers, while chickens and other farm birds help control insects, parasites, and even small rodents. Beyond their practical benefits, farm animals offer spiritual and emotional support that enriches the gardening experience.

💚 Free for Friends members | $10 for non-members
🔗 Register here: https://fobgburden.com/event-6509778

01/25/2026

The show and plant sale scheduled for next weekend in Baton Rouge is cancelled.

01/25/2026

Weather update 🌧️
For the safety of our visitors and staff, Burden Museum & Gardens will be closed for the rest of today and tomorrow due to weather.
We’ll be back open Tuesday!

01/24/2026

The Herb Society of America’s Baton Rouge Unit will host its 10th Annual Herb Day Sale on Feb. 28, 2026, from 9am - 2pm at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens.

Visitors can browse thousands of culinary and medicinal herbs, discover native plants and unique garden finds, pick up expert gardening advice, shop handmade creations, and enjoy live demonstrations along with children’s activities!

01/23/2026

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

🌸 Coming Soon!
The Baton Rouge Camellia Society’s Annual Camellia Show & Sale is just around the corner!

📅 Saturday, Jan. 31 | 1–4 PM
📅 Sunday, Feb. 1 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Burden Museum & Gardens
Shop 100+ camellia varieties and get tips from local experts. Mark your calendar — you won’t want to miss it!

01/17/2026

🌳 Celebrate Arbor Day with us tomorrow from 9 AM - 1 PM at LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens!

🎉 Activities Include:
- Free Tree Giveaway with
- Tree Planting in Burden Woods
- Meet Smokey Bear
- Axe Throwing
- Tree Climbing
- Food & Beverages with Ole Mississippi Smokehouse!

Admission is FREE!

🌱Special thank you to our sponsor: Huval's Lawnscape of Louisiana, LLC!

01/15/2026

Join us for a free morning of storybook readings and imagination-filled activities!

🗓 Saturday, January 17
⏰ 9 a.m. – Noon (reading every 30 minutes; last reading at 11:30 a.m.)
📍 LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

01/15/2026

🌳 This week is the big day! 🌱 Don’t miss Arbor Day at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens:
📅 Saturday, January 17th, 9 AM - 1 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE!

🌿 Highlights include:

Free Tree Giveaway with
Tree Planting with GPS Tracking
StoryTime in the Garden
Scavenger Hunt & Kiddie Forest Playground
Meet Smokey Bear
Axe Throwing & more!

No registration required—see you there! 💚

01/13/2026

💍 It’s ! Your “Yes!” moment deserves the perfect setting. Wedding planning is just around the corner—why not start with the venue of your dreams?

✨ Schedule a tour today and take the first step toward creating an unforgettable celebration. Email us at: botanicgardens@agcenter.lsu.edu