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BRIARWOOD BIO BASH

DIVE DEEP INTO NATURE AT THE ANCESTRAL HOME OF CAROLINE DORMON

The Briarwood Bio Bash is a unique event and opportunity for all ages. Participants will have the privilege to attend different workshops outlining everything from edible mushrooms to learning how to create a pollinator garden. We have remarkable individuals from across Louisiana who will be presenting these workshops. Participants are also asked to join the iNaturalist BioBlitz. This event will begin Friday at time of registration. The winner will be announced on Sunday, who will receive a lifetime friendship to Briarwood. Briarwood utilizes iNaturalist to collect data from observations that allow us to continue collecting GPS coordinates of all living organisms on the property.  Camping tickets are very limited, but we discuss lodging below. 

Please review rest of this site for all information. 


2025 date will be announced in May 2025.

Contact Curator Bayli Brossette via email briarwoodnp@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or concerns.

2024 ITINERARY

08/02/2024

FRIDAY

All day

EDUCATION BUILDING

Event Details

08/02/2024

FRIDAY

3:00PM: REGISTRATION

3:30PM: BIOBLITZ BEGINS

4:00PM: IDENTIFICATION AND CULTIVATION OF LOCAL MUSHROOMS BY CHRIS RICHMOND

6:00PM: SUPPER

7:00PM: ...

Event Details

All day

EDUCATION BUILDING

08/03/2024

SATURDAY

All day

EDUCATION BUILDING

Event Details

08/03/2024

SATURDAY

8:00AM: MORNING HIKE

9:00AM: REGISTRATION AND MORNING COFFEE

10:00AM: "PLANT IT AND THEY WILL COME" BY LINDA BARBER AULD, NOLA BUGLADY

11:00AM:...

Event Details

All day

EDUCATION BUILDING

08/04/24

SUNDAY

8AM

-

2PM

EDUCATION BUILDING

Event Details

08/04/24

SUNDAY

8:00AM: MORNING HIKE

9AM: REGISTRATION

10AM: LOUISIANA SNAKE ID

12PM: LUNCH

1PM: FINAL BIOBLITZ OBSERVATIONS

2PM: BIOBLITZ WINNER ANNOUNCED

8AM

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2PM

EDUCATION BUILDING

LODGING

Natchitoches (45 minutes)

Cloud Crossing Campground (20 minutes)

Natchitoches (45 minutes)

Chateau St. Denis

Church Street Inn

Comfort Suites

Fairfield Inn and Suites

Best Western

Jonesboro (30 minutes)

Cloud Crossing Campground (20 minutes)

Natchitoches (45 minutes)

Sleep Inn Hotel

Cloud Crossing Campground (20 minutes)

Cloud Crossing Campground (20 minutes)

Cloud Crossing Campground (20 minutes)

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/kisatchie/recarea/?recid=34835

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at briarwoodnp@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We ask that you leave your pets at home.


Limited tent camping space. See tickets below. Email briarwoodnp@gmail.com for questions about RVs and campers.


All workshops are indoors and fully accessible for those with limited walking ability or with children and strollers. 


Tickets are based on the entire day. By purchasing one ticket, that allows one person to attend the entire day, regardless of how many workshops or hikes they attend.


Return and Refund Policy

 Thank you for supporting the Briarwood Bio Bash hosted by the Foundation for the Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve. Your participation helps us in our mission to preserve and promote the natural heritage of our region. Please review our return and refund policy below:

  1. Refund Eligibility
    • Refunds will be granted only if a request is made at least two weeks prior to the event date.
    • No refunds will be given for requests made within two weeks of the event.

  1. Event Cancellation
    • If the Briarwood Bio Bash is canceled by the host for any reason, all participants will receive a full refund.

  1. Refund Request Process
    • To request a refund, please contact us via email at briarwoodnp@gmail.com or call us at 318-576-3379.
    • Include your full name, contact information, and registration details in your refund request.

  1. Processing Time
    • Refunds will be processed within 7-10 business days from the date of the approved request.

  1. Contact Information
    • For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please get in touch with us at:
      • Email: briarwoodnp@gmail.com
      • Phone: 318-576-3379.

We appreciate your understanding and support. We look forward to seeing you at the Briarwood Bio Bash and thank you for contributing to the Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve's initiatives.

Foundation for the Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve
216 Caroline Dormon Road

Saline, LA 71070

Last Updated: 6/1/2024

By registering for the Briarwood Bio Bash, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Return and Refund Policy.

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