LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎🌱

Today’s a good reminder of just how much there is to appreciate right here in Baton Rouge. From blooming flowers to quiet garden paths, there’s so much natural beauty all around us worth taking care of.

Take a little time to step outside, slow down, and soak it in. And if you’re looking for a place to do that, the gardens are always here 💚

📍4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA

04/19/2026

Roses are ! 🌹✨ Wander through the paths, smell the blooms, and enjoy the fresh air. Open daily 8am - 4:30pm.

04/16/2026

🌸 Today is National Orchid Day!
Orchids are blooming inside our Display House, showing off bold colors, unique shapes, and surprising adaptations.

With thousands of species worldwide, orchids are one of the largest and most diverse plant families on Earth. Stop by and take a closer look at these standout blooms.

04/14/2026

Spend your Saturday morning at Birding at Burden, exploring the gardens while spotting spring migrants and year‑round residents. Preregistration is required. 🐦🌸
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-at-burden-april-2026-tickets-1981016247925?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

04/13/2026

🚨 Registration is FULL 🚨
We had an incredible response to the Children’s Garden Party: Pollinators, and all spots have been filled. Thank you to everyone who registered!

Didn’t get a spot? Don’t worry! More Children's Garden Party events are coming soon, so stay tuned for future opportunities to join.

04/11/2026

🌸 Spring wedding season is here, and fall dates are already booking fast. If you are dreaming of a garden wedding surrounded by natural beauty, the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens is the perfect place to say “I do.” From lush landscapes to scenic photo backdrops, our gardens offer a stunning setting for your special day.

💍 Reserve your date now before availability fills up.
Learn more: https://www.lsu.edu/botanic-gardens/rentals/weddings.php
Or email: BotanicGardens@AgCenter.lsu.edu

📸Photos by BreAnne Frye Photography

04/09/2026

❗️UPDATE❗️Registration to this event is full!

Bring the kids to the Children’s Garden Party: Pollinators on April 18 from 9–11 am at the Children’s Garden in the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. Hosted by the EBR Master Gardeners, this morning is all about bees, butterflies, and the tiny helpers that keep our gardens growing.

Kids can explore with a scavenger hunt, see a live beehive demo, plant seeds, make seed balls, show off fun temporary tattoos, race around the garden, and enjoy plenty of hands-on activities.

✨ Free event
✅ Registration required
🔗 https://ebrmg.wildapricot.org/event-6582852

04/07/2026

🌸📚 Be sure to bring the family and join us for StoryTime in the Garden this Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm with spring stories, hands‑on crafts, and outdoor fun! 🌿

04/03/2026

🌿✨ Garden to the Max! ✨🌿

Join us for Reflections in the Garden with award‑winning author and garden editor Teresa Woodard, who will share a vibrant look into maximalist gardening and her upcoming book Garden to the Max.

📅 April 6, 2026
🕛 12–1 PM
📍 Ione Burden Conference Center
4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Maximalist gardening celebrates abundance, bold color, and joyful expression. Teresa will highlight creative gardeners from across the country who layer textures, curate intentional plant collections, and design lush spaces that support both people and wildlife. 🌸🌼🌿

You’ll leave inspired to create expressive, nature‑supporting gardens that feel vibrant and full of life.

💚 Free for Friends members
💵 $10 for non‑members
🔗 Register here: https://fobgburden.com/event-6469896

04/03/2026

04/01/2026

Irises are in bloom at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens in Baton Rouge. Admission is free, and the Gardens are open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note the Gardens will be closed on Easter Sunday.