4560 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-763-3990
The Burden Horticulture Society (BHS) is a non-profit organization of people interested in participating in and supporting LSU AgCenter's Burden Center. The purpose of BHS is education, fund raising, and assisting in the promotion and development of the Burden Center.
Our educational programs include Project Learning Tree and monthly lectures; our promotional activities include art and music events, hayride tours, Arbor day, and a fun family weekend in the fall. The gardens and Trees and Trails are open to the public year round.
At "Gift 1 Donation For:"
Line 1: Select “LSU Ag Center”,
Line 2: Select “Burden Horticulture Society”
Line 3: Enter "Trees and Trails" or other interest (optional)
Membership perks include free or discounted admission to over 250 member gardens of the American Horticulture Society.
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The future is looking bright at the Burden Center. If you want to see how we are developing the site to serve as the ultimate green space in the heart of Baton Rouge, click here.
Newsletters and Press Releases
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Newsletters
2011 Fall Newsletter
2012 Upcoming Events
June 4, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Cool Colors that Survive the Steamy South"
Speaker: Cindy Moran
June 30, 8am-Noon: Burden Center Garden Festival
July 2, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Botanical Treasures to tap Into"
Speaker: Jeff Kuehny
August 6, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"The 'Green' Garden: Recycling in the
Garden"
Speaker: Dan Gill
September 10, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Greauxing Organic in the South"
Speaker: Carl Motsenbocker
September 22-23, 8:30-5:00: Pumpkin Patch
and Corn Maze Fun Family Weekend
September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27:
Corn Patch Saturdays
October 1, Noon-1pm; Reflections in the Garden
"Adding Bling to Your Garden with Bulbs"
Speaker: Al O'Brien
October 24, 6:30: Wine and Roses Elegant Dinner
November 5, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Pass Along the Plants, Please: Heirloom
Plants"
Speaker: Neil Odenwald
December 3, Noon-1pm: Reflections in the Garden
"Building a Garden Home for your Birds"
Speaker: Emily Winners
Vision:
Burden Horticultural Society will be a strategic partner in fulfilling the goals of the Burden Center Master Plan, including developing garden collections that reflect the heritage of south Louisiana and establishing focused gardens; greenhouses; and training and support facilities that will provide a complete horticultural education experience for the general public.
Mission:
In concert with the Burden Center Master Plan, the mission of BHS is to enhance and promote the Burden Center and its serene environment for the benefit of the public through educational programs, fundraising, and volunteerism.
BHS Board:
Officers:
Burden Horticultural Society will be a strategic partner in fulfilling the goals of the Burden Center Master Plan, including developing garden collections that reflect the heritage of south Louisiana and establishing focused gardens; greenhouses; and training and support facilities that will provide a complete horticultural education experience for the general public.
Judy Foil, Chair
Mary Jane Howell, Treasurer
Aline Creed, Secretary
Directors:
Ira Paul Babin, Director
Ginnie Bolin, Director
Wanda Chase, Director
Peggy Cox, Director
Sherry Eubanks, Director
Leonard Kilgore, Director
Simone Kramer, Director
Kay Martin, Director
Penny Miller, Director
Cary Saurage, Director
Susan Severance, Director
Jamila Sykes, Director
Dr. Jeff Kuehny, Ex-Officiao Director
Annette Barton, Ex-Officiao Director
Dr. John Russin, Liaason to LSU AgCenter
Advisory Committee:
Newsletter Editor:Leslie Bardwell
Jim Barry
Coleman Brown
Jeanne Clements
Gigi Gauthier
Dr. Pat Hegwood
Barbara Laudun
Frances Monroe
John Monroe
Barbara Quirk
Marilyn Root
Malcolm Tucker
Charles Yarbrough
Ginger Ku
