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BRIARWOOD BIO BASH

DIVE DEEP INTO NATURE AT THE ANCESTRAL HOME OF CAROLINE DORMON

 

The Briarwood Bio Bash is one-of-a-kind — a weekend for all ages to explore, learn, and connect with nature in the most hands-on way possible. Throughout the event, you can jump into an incredible variety of workshops, from cultivating edible mushrooms to designing your own pollinator garden, all led by remarkable presenters from across Louisiana.


While you’re here, join the iNaturalist BioBlitz and help us document the biodiversity of Briarwood. This friendly competition kicks off Friday at registration and runs through Sunday, when we’ll crown the winner with a lifetime friendship to Briarwood. Every observation you log contributes to our ongoing research, helping us map the GPS coordinates of every living organism on the property. Please review rest of this site for all information. 


2025 date is September 26th, 27th, and 28th!

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


Please click the link below to find ticket information!

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2025 ITINERARY

09/26/2025

FRIDAY

All day

EDUCATION BUILDING

Event Details

09/26/2025

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

09/27/2025

SATURDAY

All day

EDUCATION BUILDING

Event Details

09/27/2025

SATURDAY

8:00AM: MORNING HIKE

9:00AM: REGISTRATION AND MORNING COFFEE

10:00AM: "Louisiana Irises: Everything From Home Gardens to Extreme Gardening in ...

Event Details

All day

EDUCATION BUILDING

09/28/2025

SUNDAY

8AM

-

2PM

EDUCATION BUILDING

Event Details

09/28/2025

SUNDAY

8AM: "Bring Back the Pollinators" by George Gehrig

10AM: "Snakes are Friends not Foes" by Louisiana Snake ID

12PM: FINAL BIOBLITZ OBSERVATIONS...

Event Details

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

Camping at Briarwood

Camping at Briarwood

Cloud Crossing Campground (20 minutes)

Interested in tent camping at Briarwood? Please email briarwoodnp@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

AirBNB and VRBO

Camping at Briarwood

AirBNB and VRBO

Please check these websites, many great options nearby!

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. 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. You can buy a full weekend pass as well.


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 three weeks prior to the event date.
    • No refunds will be given for requests made within three 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: 6/1/2025

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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216 Caroline Dormon Road, Saline, LA 71070 - 318-576-3379

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