LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens LSU AgCenter's Botanic Gardens at Burden
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Situated on a tract of over 440 acres of open land in the heart of Baton Rouge, Burden Center is one of Baton Rouge's hidden treasures. Acquired by John Charles Burden in the mid 19th century and originally named Windrush Plantation, Burden Center is the home of a wide array of horticultural research projects as well as a number of public gardens. Come tour our Pollinator Garden, Children's Garden, Camellia gardens, and Rose Garden, or take a stroll through 3 miles of walking trails.

Here’s your reminder that Music in the Gardens is coming up, and it’s the perfect mid‑week outing.🗓 Next Wednesday, Apri...
03/23/2026

Here’s your reminder that Music in the Gardens is coming up, and it’s the perfect mid‑week outing.

🗓 Next Wednesday, April 1 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎶 Live music by: The Good Dudes, Chloé Marie, and Denton Hatcher
🍴 Local food trucks on site
📍 LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

$20 tickets (online or at the gate)
Friends of the Botanic Gardens members: 20% off up to 4 tickets

Get your tickets at: https://fobgburden.com/event-6550960

🌿 We’re counting down!Spring Garden Fest is almost here, and it’s the perfect place to jump‑start your spring planting.🪴...
03/22/2026

🌿 We’re counting down!
Spring Garden Fest is almost here, and it’s the perfect place to jump‑start your spring planting.
🪴 Thousands of vibrant plants ready for your garden (limited number of fruit trees available)
🌱 Plant advice from the EBR Master Gardeners and Botanic Gardens staff

🗓 Saturday, March 28
⏰ 8am to 2pm
📍 LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens (4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge)

🌟 We’re one week away from LSU Giving Day! 🌟The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens is proud to steward 440 acres of East Baton...
03/18/2026

🌟 We’re one week away from LSU Giving Day! 🌟
The LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens is proud to steward 440 acres of East Baton Rouge’s largest centrally located green space—a legacy made possible by the Burden family and sustained by donors like you.

This Giving Day, your support helps us grow and strengthen the programs and spaces that make the Botanic Gardens thrive.

Learn more at: https://give.lsufoundation.org/schools/LouisianaStateUniversityFoundation/lsu-giving-day/pages/botanic-gardens

🌼 Ready for even more reasons to love Spring Garden Fest?Our artisan vendors are bringing one‑of‑a‑kind creations you wo...
03/13/2026

🌼 Ready for even more reasons to love Spring Garden Fest?
Our artisan vendors are bringing one‑of‑a‑kind creations you won’t want to miss!

📅 Saturday, March 28 • 8am–2pm
📍 LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens | 4560 Essen Lane

🛍️ Shop handcrafted pieces from local favorites like:
• Charbel Harb Art – vibrant Louisiana‑inspired artwork
• Vineyard Pottery – handmade pottery perfect for home or garden
• Danny Theriot Birdhouses – beautifully crafted and full of character
• My Friend Kelly & Co. – stunning pressed flower artwork
• Resin Your World – colorful resin art

…and many more!

Come shop local, support artisans, and celebrate spring with us! 🌷✨

🌿 Plan your Saturday with us!Bring the family out for StoryTime in the Garden this weekend from 9 am to 1 pm. Enjoy a mo...
03/10/2026

🌿 Plan your Saturday with us!
Bring the family out for StoryTime in the Garden this weekend from 9 am to 1 pm. Enjoy a morning of stories, hands‑on crafts, and creative fun in the garden! 🌼📚

Construction on the Welcome Center is officially complete, and we’re entering the final phase before opening! Our staff ...
03/08/2026

Construction on the Welcome Center is officially complete, and we’re entering the final phase before opening! Our staff will soon begin the extensive landscaping needed to bring the surrounding grounds to life and create a warm, inviting experience from the moment you arrive.

As this next stage gets underway, we’ll continue sharing updates, including a timeline for our opening, so you can follow along as we put the finishing touches on this exciting new addition to Burden.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the space soon!

Looking for something fresh to do in Baton Rouge? 👀Music in the Gardens is your perfect Wednesday night plan—live music,...
03/07/2026

Looking for something fresh to do in Baton Rouge? 👀
Music in the Gardens is your perfect Wednesday night plan—live music, dreamy garden views, and local food trucks. ✨🌺

🗓 Wednesday, April 1 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
🎶 Featuring The Good Dudes, Chloé Marie, and Denton Hatcher
📍 LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens – Orangerie Garden
🎟 $20 tickets online & at the gate

Friends of the Botanic Gardens members: 20% off up to 4 tickets

🎟Purchase tickets at: https://fobgburden.com/event-6550960

Address

4560 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA
70809

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12257633990

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