LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

🍓 Learn the art of small-batch water bath canning at August's Reflections in the Garden!

Ashley Andermann, owner of Grinning Jupiter Jammery, will introduce the fundamentals of safely preserving fruits, jams, jellies, and other high-acid foods. Discover essential canning equipment, food safety basics, and practical techniques to help you preserve seasonal flavors with confidence.

📅 Monday, August 3
🕛 12–1 p.m.
📍 Ione Burden Conference Center
🎟️ Friends Members: Free | Nonmembers: $10 https://fobgburden.com/event-6503630

The Pollinator Playground is back open today! 🐝🌼🌿

A huge thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers who worked hard to spread fresh mulch throughout the playground areas and get everything in better shape for visitors once again.

Bring the kids out to explore, play, and connect with nature in this favorite garden destination!💚

🎨 St. Nicholas Icon Painting Workshop
📍 LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden – Conference Center
📅 August 16-22, 2026

Join us for an inspiring week of creativity and tradition! This workshop, led by trained iconographers, is limited to 18 participants—first come, first served.

✨ What’s Included:
All supplies provided (paints, brushes, boards, lights, palettes). Coffee and lunch served daily!

Learn more at: https://fobgburden.com/

Start your morning with a little fresh air! Birding at Burden is this Saturday from 7–9 AM. Join us for a peaceful, guided walk through the gardens and woodlands. Whether you’re a longtime bird watcher or just getting started, this is your chance to connect with nature and spot some amazing birds! 🐦
🌿Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-at-burden-july-2026-tickets-1981022818578?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

We loved welcoming guests to our Welcome Center Open House and showcasing Burden Museum & Gardens' newest event venue! From its flexible gathering spaces to beautiful views of the gardens, guests had the opportunity to experience all that the Welcome Center has to offer for weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and more.

A special thank you to Drakes Catering for generously sponsoring the catering and helping make the evening such a success. We are grateful for your support and partnership as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for Burden Museum & Gardens. ✨

🌿A New Chapter Begins at Burden Museum & Gardens!🌿
Beginning Monday, July 13, all visitors to Burden Museum & Gardens will be welcomed through our new Welcome Center, the gateway to exploring everything our property has to offer.

When you arrive, please enter through the second gate in the roundabout and proceed to the Welcome Center. All visitors are asked to check in there before continuing to their destination.

Guests visiting the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens (including the Children's Garden and Trails) should park in the Welcome Center lot. Those visiting the LSU Rural Life Museum should first check in at the Welcome Center and then continue down the road to the museum parking lot.

We look forward to welcoming you through this exciting new entrance and helping make your visit even more enjoyable. See you July 13! 💚✨