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Family Events |
Silver Spokes |
BREC |
August 2, 2019 |
August 2, 2019 |
9:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for this exciting senior biking program. We offer seniors a chance to maintain their fitness, lift their spirits and enjoy a social experience with others as they ride special designed
cruisers or three-wheeled trike bikes, in our community parks and trail ways. The Program is free if you bring your own bike. You can pre-register for this monthly program.
Sponsors: Subaru of Baton Rouge
$5 yearly fee (calendar year) or $1 one time ride
Participate for free if you bring your own bike.
Email outdooradventure@brec.org for more info. |
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Family Events |
Perseid Meteor Shower |
BREC |
August 12, 2019 |
August 12, 2019 |
10:00 PM |
2:00 AM |
The Perseids are one of the major meteor showers of the year! Every summer the Earth plows through a trail of cometary debris. Those who devote the time and quash the local light pollution will see a natural light show unlike any other. Come join us and see if we can catch some "earthgrazers"!
HRPO hosts a viewing session during the nighttime period with the best chance of high meteor rates.
All visitors must go into the Observatory to receive instructions before setting up blankets and chairs outside! |
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Family Events |
Sunshine Social: Jedi Jump |
BREC |
August 16, 2019 |
August 16, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Are you a rebel? Are you with the Empire? Set down your lightsabers and differences to join us for a celebration of Star Wars!
FHFGBR and BREC offer themed, monthly socials for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities and their friends and families.
Friday, August 16th
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
BREC
6201 Florida Blvd. |
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Family Events |
Back to School Foam Party - For Teens! |
BREC |
August 17, 2019 |
August 17, 2019 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Come out to our social event prepared to be covered in several feet of suds and bubbles dispensed from the BREC foam machine while dancing to a variety of music! Teens will be divided according to their age group for activities.
This event will take place during BREC's Party in the Park, an unveiling event for the Reimagined Greenwood Park and Baton Rouge Zoo Master Plan.
Ages:
13-17
For More Information, email mckinley.williams@brec.org |
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Family Events |
10 & Under Tennis Tournament |
BREC |
August 24, 2019 |
August 24, 2019 |
8:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
This tournament features a singles round robin format with boys and girls divisions: ages 8 and younger on a 36 ft. court with 23-inch racquets; ages 10 and younger on a 60 ft. court with
25-inch racquets. Free snacks and awards for players. $15 per person.
Registration Deadline: August 21!!!
For more information, contact Tournament Director, Jeremiah Casson, at 225-216-9264 or jcasson@brec.org. |
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Family Events |
Move with the Mayor & Mordecai |
BREC |
August 27, 2019 |
August 27, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
BREC & Move with the Mayor present Move with the Mayor and Mordecai! Mayor Broome and her pup Mordecai want to walk the dog parks with you and your four-legged friend! We're hosting one event per month at BREC dog parks and we want you to join us for a howling good time! |
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Family Events |
Movie in the Park: Moana |
BREC |
September 6, 2019 |
September 6, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
9:30 PM |
Come out with your family, enjoy some messy art (be sure to wear something that can get messy), talk to us about what our community’s recreational needs are and enjoy the movie! Movie begins at dusk.
Moana (PG)
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity.
For More Information, contact recreationevents@brec.org |
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Family Events |
Silver Spokes |
BREC |
September 6, 2019 |
September 6, 2019 |
9:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for this exciting senior biking program. We offer seniors a chance to maintain their fitness, lift their spirits and enjoy a social experience with others as they ride special designed
cruisers or three-wheeled trike bikes, in our community parks and trail ways. The Program is free if you bring your own bike. You can pre-register for this monthly program.
Sponsors: Subaru of Baton Rouge
$5 yearly fee (calendar year) or $1 one time ride
Participate for free if you bring your own bike.
Email outdooradventure@brec.org for more info. |
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Family Events |
Summer's End Night Hike and Campfire |
BREC |
September 6, 2019 |
September 6, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Join us for a night in September for a great way to say goodbye to summer and kick-off the school year. Program will include a night hike learning about local ecology and nocturnal animals and will include activities and games. End the night around a campfire roasting marshmallows and learning local folk lore. Come enjoy this great way to get the family out in nature as the summer heat subsides. Children must be accompanied by an adult and able to complete a 2.5 mile hike in the dark without a light. Scout troops should email in advance of online registration to ensure spaces available.
Children ages 8 and older only please.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To register: webtrac.brec.org
Purchase a ticket through the “Ticket” button
No need to bring ticket with you to the event
More info: conservation@brec.org
Please purchase your ticket no later than 1:00 pm on the day of the tour in order to be included in our roster. |
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Family Events |
Hairspray, Jr. Auditions |
BREC |
September 12, 2019 |
September 12, 2019 |
5:30 PM |
8:30 PM |
Please prepare a 90-second package, that includes a memorized Broadway standard song, as well as a memorized monologue.iendly musical is filled with a host of roles for a wide cross-section of students and an abundance of energetic production numbers. You can't stop the beat in this big and bold adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance and change the world, and it's coming to our stage!
?Audition Date:
Thursday, September 12 at 5:30pm
?Audition Requirements:
Actors ages 9 - 17
Please prepare a 90 second package, that includes a memorized Broadway standard song, as well as a memorized monologue.
ALL SONGS WILL BE PERFORMED WITHOUT MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT.
*Dance Audition is Required
A small dance audition will be taught during the audition. Please wear or bring a change of clothes that are comfortable for movement.
?Rehearsal Dates: September 16 – October 17
Mondays - Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm
(Rehearsals will be held at Independence Park Theatre)
?Performance Dates:
Friday, October 17 at 7:00pm
Saturday, October 18 at 2:00pm
Saturday, October 18 at 7:00pm
Sunday, October 19 at 2:00pm
(4 Performances to be held at Independence Park Theatre)
For more information call: (225) 216-0660 or visit theparktheatre.com/hairsprayjr |
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Family Events |
Summer's End Night Hike and Campfire |
BREC |
September 13, 2019 |
September 13, 2019 |
4:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
Join us for a night in September for a great way to say goodbye to summer and kick-off the school year. Program will include a night hike learning about local ecology and nocturnal animals and will include activities and games. End the night around a campfire roasting marshmallows and learning local folk lore. Come enjoy this great way to get the family out in nature as the summer heat subsides. Children must be accompanied by an adult and able to complete a 2.5 mile hike in the dark without a light. Scout troops should email in advance of online registration to ensure spaces available.
Children ages 8 and older only please.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To register: webtrac.brec.org
Purchase a ticket through the “Ticket” button
No need to bring ticket with you to the event
More info: conservation@brec.org
Please purchase your ticket no later than 1:00 pm on the day of the tour in order to be included in our roster. |
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Family Events |
Adaptive Day |
BREC |
September 14, 2019 |
September 14, 2019 |
2:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Liberty Lagoon is proud to offer adaptive patrons one-on-one volunteers to help enable their waterpark experience through swimming lessons. We want all patrons to enjoy all of our amenities with fun and safe involvement, while keeping sensory issues to a minimum.
Free of charge.
To register call ???? (225) 923-3202 or email ???? crystal.north@brec.org |
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Family Events |
Kayaking 101 |
BREC |
September 17, 2019 |
September 17, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
A beginner to intermediate paddling class on local BREC ponds. You will be given the opportunity to explore paddling skills on dry land, before moving on to water to get a true feel for how kayaks handle in their natural environment. Instructors will coach participants on basic kayak handling, strokes, and techniques, and maneuvering skills to help you feel comfortable on the water in the kayak. This prepares you for the other BREC Paddling Programs.
Ages: 12+
$10 - 12/person
May 14 | Tuesday
Aug. 15 | Thursday
Sept. 17 | Thursday
6-7 p.m. |
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Family Events |
Multicultural Bash |
BREC |
September 21, 2019 |
September 21, 2019 |
4:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Do you want to experience more than Cajun culture here in South Louisiana? Come enjoy the this opportunity to explore various cultures through song, dance, and arts. Families will also participate in active games such 9 Square, volleyball, and kickball, as well as arts and crafts prior to the start of the program. Light refreshments will also be served. Partners: MECA + Red Stick Project |
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Family Events |
First Free Sundays |
BREC |
October 6, 2019 |
October 6, 2019 |
1:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Bring family and friends to enjoy history during Magnolia Mound's First Free Sundays. Guided tours present a special insight into early Louisiana history and culture.
free guided tours at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. |
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Family Events |
BREC-A-Boo: Greenwood |
BREC |
October 12, 2019 |
October 12, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Come out dressed in your favorite costumes for a children’s village of fall-themed activities including family/team pumpkin carving, as well as a BOOgie Dance off and movie, Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (PG), to end the night.
Activities start at 6 p.m. |
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Family Events |
Spooky Spectrum |
BREC |
October 12, 2019 |
October 12, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Come visit, if you dare, as HRPO’s ninth annual family-friendly tribute to the bizarre and freakish takes place. We’ll delve into the eerie side of astronomy, physics and aeronautics with creepy science demonstrations, some of which we've never used. And don't forget the campfire stories. Strange sky phenomena, extra dimensions, extraterrestrials. Be warned, we want to make you think!
Ages: 6+
For More Information, email observatory@brec.org |
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Arts & Theatre |
Movie Night for Adults: 50 First Dates |
BREC |
October 18, 2019 |
October 18, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
9:19 PM |
Hawaiian Night for couples, friends, singles, no matter your relationship status, grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join BREC for a movie under the stars. Create Lei’s and Tiki’s, as well as team up for active games such as Limbo and 9 Square with First Responders and BREC Staff prior to the start of the movie. Bring your active shoes for an evening of fun and flicks.
Ages: 18+
50 First Dates (PG-13) 2004
Playboy vet Henry sets his heart on romancing Lucy, but she has short-term memory loss; she can't remember anything that happened the day before. So every morning, Henry has to woo her again. Her friends and family are very protective, and Henry must convince them that he's in it for love. |
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Family Events |
Hairspray, Jr. |
BREC |
October 18, 2019 |
October 18, 2019 |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
GOOD MORNING BALTIMORE!!! Independence Park Theatre presents Hairspray, Jr. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray JR. is the family-friendly musical piled bouffant- high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Adapted from the Broadway production that won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray JR. is a show that will celebrate your students' diversity and bring audiences to their feet with its positive message and uproarious sense of humor.
It's 1962, and spunky, plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has one big dream — to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When she finally gets her shot, she's transformed from social outcast to sudden star. In balancing her newfound power with her desire for justice, Tracy fights to dethrone the reigning Miss Teen Hairspray, Amber von Tussle, and integrate a TV network in the process. With the help of her outsized mom, Edna, and guest DJ, Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy's new beat just might prove unstoppable.
Performances:
Friday, Oct. 18 / 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19 / 2 p.m. + 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 20 / 2 p.m. |
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Family Events |
Great Family Campout |
BREC |
October 19, 2019 |
October 19, 2019 |
3:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Grab a tent and enjoy an evening being active with other families, make a s’more, sleep under the stars and wake up refreshed in a beautiful BREC park! Outdoor Adventure activities, hiking, inflatables, and more will run from 4p.m. to dark. Food is provided and no camping experience required.
Cost:
$35 per family of five; $5 per additional person; $5 per tent rental
For More Information or to register:
outdooradventure@brec.org |
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Family Events |
Transit of Mercury Viewing |
BREC |
November 11, 2019 |
November 11, 2019 |
6:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
A transit of Mercury will take place on Veterans Day, November 11, 2019. This will be the LAST transit of Mercury to occur for 13 years, or until 2032!
A “transit” is the phenomenon of viewing a smaller body crossing in front of a larger one. On 9 May, for the first time in nine-and-a-half years, the disk of Mercury will traverse the disk of the Sun. A Transit of Mercury is not visible to the unaided eye. At least 30x magnification is needed to easily see the phenomenon. Several telescopes (at least six) will be in operation on HRPO grounds. HRPO will be open for the duration of the event. The Sun will actually be rising here in Baton Rouge as the transit gets started!
**As with standard solar viewing, extreme precaution should be taken when attempting direct viewing of a transit. One should not attempt direct viewing of the Sun—ever—unless one is absolutely sure all safety guidelines are followed.
Baton Rouge times are listed at http://www.brastro.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2916; the times given are accurate to within a couple of minutes.
For more info contact HRPO at observatory@brec.org |
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Family Events |
Movie in the Park - Spider-Man: Far From Home |
BREC |
November 22, 2019 |
November 22, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
All movies begin at dusk, and in the event of inclement weather will be moved inside the facility. All movies are rated PG or below, unless otherwise stated. Refreshments will be available, so bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy the movie in the park under the stars. Open to all ages. Participants under the age of 13 must have parental consent and be accompanied by an adult.
Spider-Man: Far From Home(PG-13)
Peter Parker's relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit him for a mission. The world is in danger as four massive elemental creatures -- each representing Earth, air, water and fire -- emerge from a hole torn in the universe. Parker soon finds himself donning the Spider-Man suit to help Fury and fellow superhero Mysterio stop the evil entities from wreaking havoc across the continent. |
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Family Events |
BRECFlix Teen Movie Night: Spider-man Far From Home |
BREC |
December 6, 2019 |
December 6, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
This will be a teen night out you will not forget! Following the movie, there will be fun, food, music, and games where you can win prizes for movie trivia. Please be advised that these movies have content appropriate for children ages 13 and older. Movie will be shown inside the facility.
Ages 13-17
Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG-13)
Peter Parker's relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit him for a mission. The world is in danger as four massive elemental creatures -- each representing Earth, air, water and fire -- emerge from a hole torn in the universe. Parker soon finds himself donning the Spider-Man suit to help Fury and fellow superhero Mysterio stop the evil entities from wreaking havoc across the continent. |
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Family Events |
Geminid Meteor Shower |
BREC |
December 13, 2019 |
December 14, 2019 |
9:00 PM |
1:00 AM |
This event may shift by one day.
The Geminids are one of the major meteor showers of the year—the only one caused by an asteroid. Come join us and see if we can catch some “earthgrazers”! It is important that visitors enter the main building to sign in and receive instructions before setting up any chairs or blankets. HRPO is the only BREC property on which the public is allowed for viewing this event. |
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Family Events |
Movie in the Park: The Grinch |
BREC |
December 18, 2019 |
December 18, 2019 |
6:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Its time bring out your ugly Christmas sweaters and get ready for holiday fun! Families come enjoy an evening full of holiday crafts, games, cookie decorating, hot cocoa and more!
The Grinch (PG) 2018
A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.
For More Information: recreationevents@brec.org |
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Family Events |
Science Academy Saturdays |
BREC |
December 21, 2019 |
December 21, 2019 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Under the guidance of our Education Curator, cadets are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy—at their level! Every Saturday, kids ages 8-12, have the exciting chance to explore gravity, simple machines, stars, spacecraft, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program. During the entertaining visual presentation, cadets take part in hands-on demonstrations, crafts and experiments! Each session is stand-alone, and kids never have to make a commitment to attend consecutive sessions.
Most Saturdays |10 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
$5 per in-parish Cadet | $6 per out-of-parish cadet
min: 4 | max: 16 Note: a class will be canceled if less than 4 people are registered
Walk-ins welcome, but parents can register up to two weeks ahead of time either in person at HRPO, over the phone (card must be in caller’s name), or online via WebTrac
HRPO is hosting a series of Science Academy sessions (as always for eight- to twelve-year-olds) focusing on the planets available in the evening sky during the next eight weeks.
Each session has a slideshow, demonstrations and experiments, a chance to grab free giveaways, a door prize.
Registrations begins two weeks before each session. In order to take place, each session must have at least four registrants at 6pm on the Friday before. WebTrac can be used to register; registration can also be taken over the phone (768-9948).
Learn more at http://hrpo.lsu.edu/programs/academy.html |
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Family Events |
Amateur Astronomy Courses |
BREC |
January 4, 2020 |
January 4, 2020 |
3:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
These annual favorites are brief inroads into the hobby of skygazing, tailor-made for the Baton Rouge location.
Jan. 4: Learn Your Telescope
Jan. 18: Learn Your Sky
Feb. 1: Learn Your Binocular
Cost
$15 per Parish resident; $18 per out-of-parish |
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Family Events |
Plus Nights |
BREC |
January 11, 2020 |
January 11, 2020 |
7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Periodically, HRPO gives something extra to visitors in addition to standard viewing. Plus Nights adds to the regular skygazing experience with additions of:
? physical science demonstrations ????
? games for kids to earn prizes ????
? unaided-eye sky tour ????
? binocular sky tour (bring your own binoculars!) ????
? ultraviolent coloring ????
? marshmallow roast ???? |
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Family Events |
Saturday Morning Studio: Happy Birthday, MLK! |
BREC |
January 11, 2020 |
January 11, 2020 |
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
January: Painting & mixed media
These classes are the perfect combination of art and FUN! Join us each month for tips, treats, and creative expression through projects designed to enhance art skills guised under a party atmosphere. |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC |
January 17, 2020 |
January 17, 2020 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
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Family Events |
The Edge of Night |
BREC |
March 6, 2020 |
March 6, 2020 |
5:30 PM |
7:30 PM |
It’s not light, it’s not dark. It’s that special time called twilight, and HRPO wants to introduce you to it! Are all sections of the sky the same shade of blue? Which stars are seen first? Are Mercury and Venus or the Moon out? Is that moving object a plane, a satellite or space debris? How much actual darkness should I expect in a light-polluted city when twilight has passed? There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life!
There is no other time like twilight. Bring it into your life!
For More Information
225-768-9948
observatory@brec.org |
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Family Events |
Evening Sky Viewing |
BREC |
June 19, 2020 |
July 31, 2020 |
8:30 PM |
10:00 PM |
*UPDATE* Both domes to remain closed until six-foot rule lifted. Viewing pad telescope operation only.
Using a 50.8-cm professional-grade reflecting telescope and a myriad of smaller instruments, HRPO personnel (BREC management, LSU professors and students, and BRAS volunteers) bring the majesty of the heavens to the visitors with no admission fee. These are the largest such instruments accessible to the public in the local area. Earth’s Moon, the other planets and their moons, double stars, star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies are resolved into breathtaking images. As the Earth orbits the Sun, there are about two hours of new objects monthly.
No admission fee. Free for all ages. |
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Live Music |
Shifting Gears w/ Opera Louisiana |
BREC |
July 22, 2020 |
July 22, 2020 |
7:00 PM |
9:00 PM |
"Sponsored by Deborah Todd
Masked singers perform opera's greatest hits and beautiful songs as the sun sets over the LSU lakes. Enjoy live music while remaining safely distanced outside."
Venue Name: BREC Milford Wampold Memorial Park
Venue Type: Park
Venue Address: 901 Stanford Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 |
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Family Events |
Solar Viewing |
BREC |
July 25, 2020 |
July 25, 2020 |
12:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
**Phase 2 Guidelines in effect**
Weather permitting, viewing of the Sun's image in three different manners—transferred onto a white surface, directly with safely-filtered optical light, and directly in safely-filtered hydrogen-alpha wavelength—will take place for two hours with the Sun in Sagittarius. Protective clothing and sunscreen are recommended. There will also be an update on the Parker Solar Probe and a preview of the Solar Orbiter.
All ages / Free to the public |
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Downtown Events |
Virtual Art unWINEd: Aww, Shucks! |
BREC |
August 21, 2020 |
August 21, 2020 |
6:00 PM |
8:30 PM |
Tired of the same ol’ paint and drink? ???????? Check out BREC’s new adult-only art classes designed to encourage and inspire creativity while painting the house rose’. Using the Zoom platform, join professional artist and instructor, Anita Lejeune, as she walks you through a step by step painting with others in a classroom atmosphere, all in the safety of your own home.
August is Louisiana’s "Month of the Oyster" – so let’s celebrate that delicious, salty, pearl making mystery of the bayou! The group will be led through a realistic, yet fun(!), painting of the bayou state’s favorite bivalve mollusk. After this class, painters will have completed a 16 x 20 acrylic oyster on canvas. Now it’s time to hang the art and pay homage to our heritage.
????? Suggested menu: fresh oysters, raw and/or fried, spicy cocktail sauce, crackers, horseradish and cold beer!
Cost: $30 per class
All art supplies are provided including canvas, paintbrushes, paint, palette and any other needed supplies. Participants will supply their own refreshments but we’ve made it easy with a suggested menu!
Must be 21+ to join the fun and all skill levels are welcome.
Supply Pick-Up Thursday, August 20 from 3-6 p.m. at the BREC Main Office located at 6201 Florida Blvd.
Join in our other upcoming Art unWINEd events:
Friday, Sept. 25 - Starry, Starry Night
Friday, Oct. 23 - Happy Little Trees
Friday, Nov. 13 - Gumbo Weather
Register here: https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?SessionID=&module=AR&display=detail&keyword=art |
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Family Events |
Wheels & Reels - Cancelled |
BREC |
August 29, 2020 |
August 29, 2020 |
10:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
Come out and enjoy family-friendly entertainment as BREC hosts Wheels & Reels, a drive-in movie style event on Saturday, August 29 at Airline Hwy. Park from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. This all-day event will feature 5 top box office hits the entire family will enjoy, so load up the car, bring the family out to enjoy a day filled with fun, food, raffles, giveaways and more! ???? https://bit.ly/BRECDriveInMovie ???? — with BREC. |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Swamp School |
BREC |
September 8, 2020 |
September 8, 2020 |
2:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Picking up where Trail Time for Toddlers leaves off, Swamp School continues nature-based education for children ages 6-10. With more of a focus on science content, we continue hands-on fun through outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, live animal encounters, and healthy snacks. This is a perfect opportunity for homeschool parents to supplement their science education curricula in a natural setting. The program is held twice a month and themes change each class.
In order to comply with current policies and procedures, the majority of class will be held outside while observing physical distancing; masks will be required for indoor activities. Registration for each month begins on the 1st of the month prior.
September 8 & 22, October 13 & 27
$15 per child for East Baton Rouge Parish residents; $18 per child for out-of-parish residents
Ages:
6-10 with accompanying adult |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Movie in the Park: Sonic the Hedgehog |
BREC |
September 19, 2020 |
September 19, 2020 |
7:30 PM |
9:30 PM |
Come out and enjoy family-friendly entertainment as we host a Movie in the Park. Load up the car with your own food, drinks, and seating and please be prepared to observe social distancing regulations for the safety and security of all patrons. This event is free! |
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Family Events |
Let's Geaux Tie Dye |
BREC |
September 30, 2020 |
September 30, 2020 |
4:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
Join us to learn the basic art of tie dye.
4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. (Participants may choose either time.)
Ages:
5+
Cost:
EBR residents $5; Out-of-parish residents $6
For More Information, please email monica.porras@brec.org. |
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Family Events |
Mountain Biking 101 |
BREC |
October 1, 2020 |
October 1, 2020 |
5:45 PM |
6:45 PM |
Ready to get some grit in your teeth? Then gear up for this introductory level mountain biking course as we put the tread to the trail. Let us give you some tips and tricks to get you comfortable on our mountain biking trails, so you can tear up the tracks. All equipment provided.
Ages:
12+
Cost
$10-12/person
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Family Events |
Spooky Sensation |
BREC |
October 3, 2020 |
October 3, 2020 |
4:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
There’s a chill in the air—that can only be explained by science.????????????????
Come join us for a marshmallow roast with eerie true-life STEM stories, a scavenger hunt game to earn wicked prizes, physical science demos that will make you scream and more. Views of the Sun and all five outer planets: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Activities include the Twilight Deepening, Magnitude Stepdown, Scope-on-a-Rope, and a brief discussion of the mysterious X-37B space plane.
Other celestial targets include the Pleiades Star Cluster, the double star Albireo, the Job’s Coffin asterism and the Andromeda Galaxy.
This year's event hosts aspects of the postponed International Astronomy Day and HRPO's annual Spooky Spectrum! Stay tuned for more info regarding day of activities! |
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Arts & Theatre |
Virtual Sunshine Family Cooking Nights |
BREC |
October 22, 2020 |
October 22, 2020 |
6:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Join us as we prepare different recipes and enjoy a meal together.
We will provide a list of ingredients to you before the program starts.
Every Thursday in October / 6-7 p.m.
Ages:
All ages and abilities are welcome.
For more information, please email molly.orr@brec.org! |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Virtual Art unWINEd: Little Happy Trees! |
BREC |
October 23, 2020 |
October 23, 2020 |
6:00 PM |
8:30 PM |
Tired of the same ol’ paint and drink? ???????? Check out BREC’s new adult-only art classes designed to encourage and inspire creativity while painting the house rose’. Using the Zoom platform, join professional artist and instructor, Anita Lejeune, as she walks you through a step by step painting with others in a classroom atmosphere, all in the safety of your own home.
We are celebrating Bob Ross’ birthday and you’re invited! Put on your blue button down and brown wig and join us as we paint little happy trees and cool mountains. Students will be lead through the painting process in Bob Ross style and the result will be a Bob Ross landscape that can be displayed with pride and quiet delight. Oh, the joy of painting!
?????Suggested Menu: wine, fruit, granola and birthday cake
Cost: $30 per class
All art supplies are provided including canvas, paintbrushes, paint, palette and any other needed supplies. Participants will supply their own refreshments but we’ve made it easy with a suggested menu!
Must be 21+ to join the fun and all skill levels are welcome.
Supply Pick-Up Thursday, November 12, 4:00pm – 6:00pm at the BREC Main Office located at 6201 Florida Blvd.
Join in our other upcoming Art unWINEd events:
Friday, Nov. 13 - Gumbo Weather
Register here: https://register.brec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?SessionID=&module=AR&display=detail&keyword=art |
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Family Events |
Scooting at the Park |
BREC |
October 24, 2020 |
October 24, 2020 |
9:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
Scooting at the Park
Ready to be a super scooter! During the scooting at the park clinic we teach you how to ride scooters at the skatepark. During this hour, an experienced and well-trained instructor will guide riders through the essential skills of park riding such as etiquette, riding transition, and several other basic scooter tricks. This clinic is open to riding at any skill level. Our instructors meet the rider where they’re at and will be there to guide riders with both general and specific issues they may be having. This clinic aims to introduce riders into the sport and give them the confidence they need to develop as a rider. Due Covid-19 there will be a limit of 10 rider per session. . Spots fill up quick so make sure to register soon. Pre- registration is required.
Ages 6+ (participants must already be comfortable riding a bike)
Available to all ages
Admission: $20 per Clinic
*These time slots may change based on instructor availability. |
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Family Events |
Pumpkin Paddle Parade |
BREC |
October 29, 2020 |
October 29, 2020 |
5:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Get into the Halloween spirit with our Pumpkin Paddle Parade, an exciting competition of “float” decorating! You design and decorate a canoe, kayak or paddleboard in Halloween décor, and then parade in front of our judges for the chance to win fabulous prizes!
Ages:
12+
Cost
$10/kayak or SUP
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Virtual BREC's Got Talent |
BREC |
November 6, 2020 |
November 6, 2020 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Dust off those dancing shoes, warm up those vocal chords, try out those magic tricks; its time for BREC’s Got Talent! This is a talent show for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Space to perform is limited so sign up today!
For more information, please email molly.orr@brec.org. |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Scout Day at the Zoo |
BREC |
November 7, 2020 |
November 7, 2020 |
9:30 AM |
4:00 PM |
Scout Day at the Zoo
Join us for Scout Day! A chance for Girl Scouts to learn about animals and do a scavenger hunt throughout the Zoo. And, even earn a junior badge in the process! Register before October 30th.
You may also like the following events from BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo:
Next Saturday, 17th October, 09:30 am, Boo at the Zoo! in Baton Rouge
Next month, 14th November, 07:30 am, 15th Annual Zoo Run Run in Baton Rouge |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ceramics on the Lawn: Webb |
BREC |
November 12, 2020 |
November 12, 2020 |
8:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Ceramics on the Lawn: Webb
Join us as we come back together for a variety of activities, classes and events in a safe way. We will practice physical distancing, safe equipment usage and proper cleaning guidelines.
Preregistration and payment (if applicable) are required online.
Maximum 25 participants per session
Ages:
55+
Cost
$20
For more information, please email pturner@brec.org.
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Leaves are Falling |
BREC |
November 14, 2020 |
November 14, 2020 |
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
BREC’s Milton J. Womack Park at 10:30 a.m. This class is the perfect combination of art and fun. Enjoy tips, treats, and creative expression through projects designed to enhance art skills guised under fun and games. Ages 8-12. Cost is $10-12. brec.org |
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Family Events |
Trail Dayz |
BREC |
December 12, 2020 |
December 12, 2020 |
9:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Trail Dayz
Come join us for FREE music, food, and fun while we celebrate our awesome mountain bike trails! Bring your bike and take our trails for a biking & Hiking spin or pick up some new tricks from a fellow rider! Don’t have a bike? No problem! We will provide on-site mountain bike rentals for $10/HR. Bring a friend, bring the family or come on your own, its sure to be a good time!
For more information, please email outdooradventure@brec.org. |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ceramics on the Lawn: Sharp |
BREC |
December 17, 2020 |
December 17, 2020 |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Venue: BREC's Sharp Road Park
Join us as we come back together for a variety of activities, classes and events in a safe way. We will practice physical distancing, safe equipment usage and proper cleaning guidelines.
Preregistration and payment are required online.
Maximum 25 participants per session.
Ages:
55+
Cost (includes supplies):
$20
For more information, please email pturner@brec.org. |
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Family Events |
Solstice Nature Night Hike |
BREC |
December 18, 2020 |
December 18, 2020 |
6:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Come for a night hike and learn about the longest night of the year. Learn about how the sun has a continuous impact on the ecosystem, why seasons are important to our native habitats, and how our place in the solar system and in space has such an impact on everything that happens on Earth. Enjoy the hike followed by hot chocolate and opportunities to explore the stars at the Observatory!
Cost:
$5
For more information, please email conservation@brec.org. |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Saturday Morning Studio: On a Roll |
BREC |
January 9, 2021 |
January 9, 2021 |
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday Morning Studio: On a Roll
Saturday Morning Studio is GOING GREEN! These environmentally mindful classes are the perfect combination of art and FUN! Join us each month for tips, treats, and creative expression through green projects designed to enhance art skills while learning the importance of sustainability – all guised under a party atmosphere!
Jan. 9 - On a Roll
Participants will create fun and unusual paintings using cardboard rolls and saved bottle caps.
Feb. 13 – Sustainable Sculptures
Participants will imagine and create free sculpture art using sustainable and recycled materials.
March 13 – No Paintbrushes Allowed!
Participants will paint beautiful winter birch trees using only bits of cardboard.
April 10 – Toute Naturelle
Participants will create a canvas piece using brushes and paints made from all-natural materials.
Ages:
8-12
Cost:
$10 per Saturday ($12 for out of parish residents)
For more information, please call 225-272-9200 x 1505 or email robin.mcandrew@brec.org. |
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Family Events |
Archery 101 Jr. |
BREC |
January 12, 2021 |
January 12, 2021 |
6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
Archery 101 Jr.
Want to explore archery? Then join us for this one-day introduction class to the skills of archery. Come enjoy the fun that comes with shooting a bow and arrow, and let us help you get on target! We will provide all equipment necessary.
Ages: 8-15
Cost: $10-$12
For more information, email outdooradventure@brec.org.
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Saturday Morning Studio: Sustainable Sculptures |
BREC |
February 13, 2021 |
February 13, 2021 |
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday Morning Studio:
Saturday Morning Studio is GOING GREEN! These environmentally mindful classes are the perfect combination of art and FUN! Join us each month for tips, treats, and creative expression through green projects designed to enhance art skills while learning the importance of sustainability – all guised under a party atmosphere!
Jan. 9 - On a Roll
Participants will create fun and unusual paintings using cardboard rolls and saved bottle caps.
Feb. 13 – Sustainable Sculptures
Participants will imagine and create free sculpture art using sustainable and recycled materials.
March 13 – No Paintbrushes Allowed!
Participants will paint beautiful winter birch trees using only bits of cardboard.
April 10 – Toute Naturelle
Participants will create a canvas piece using brushes and paints made from all-natural materials.
Ages:
8-12
Cost:
$10 per Saturday ($12 for out of parish residents)
For more information, please call 225-272-9200 x 1505 or email robin.mcandrew@brec.org. |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Saturday Morning Studio: No Paintbrushes Allowed |
BREC |
March 13, 2021 |
March 13, 2021 |
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday Morning Studio is GOING GREEN! These environmentally mindful classes are the perfect combination of art and FUN! Join us each month for tips, treats, and creative expression through green projects designed to enhance art skills while learning the importance of sustainability – all guised under a party atmosphere!
Jan. 9 - On a Roll
Participants will create fun and unusual paintings using cardboard rolls and saved bottle caps.
Feb. 13 – Sustainable Sculptures
Participants will imagine and create free sculpture art using sustainable and recycled materials.
March 13 – No Paintbrushes Allowed!
Participants will paint beautiful winter birch trees using only bits of cardboard.
April 10 – Toute Naturelle
Participants will create a canvas piece using brushes and paints made from all-natural materials.
Ages:
8-12
Cost:
$10 per Saturday ($12 for out of parish residents)
For more information, please call 225-272-9200 x 1505 or email robin.mcandrew@brec.org.
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Art Unwined: Flash Back |
BREC |
March 26, 2021 |
March 26, 2021 |
6:30 PM |
8:00 PM |
Tired of the same ol’ paint and drink?! If so, then check out BREC’s adult- only, fun and creative grown-up time outs. Each of these classes are designed to encourage and inspire while enjoying beverages and nibbles. All art supplies, nibbles and wine included.
Great for friend get-togethers, bridal parties, corporate team building or just making new friends! Private ART UnWINEd bookings are also available. Must be 21 to join the fun.
Flash Back!
Remember shaking those Polaroids? These watercolor Polaroid recreations need no shaking! Students will paint an image resembling the 1970’s trend of the instant photograph. The cool, muted colors and still work is very reminiscent of the faded photos most of us remember! Wine, fruit and finger sandwiches will be served. Class taught by local artist, Jeanna Esser.
Ages:
21+
Cost:
$45; $49.50 for out-of-parish residents
For more information, please call 225-281-9509 or email robin.mcandrew@brec.org. |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Saturday Morning Studio: Toute Naturelle |
BREC |
April 10, 2021 |
April 10, 2021 |
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday Morning Studio is GOING GREEN! These environmentally mindful classes are the perfect combination of art and FUN! Join us each month for tips, treats, and creative expression through green projects designed to enhance art skills while learning the importance of sustainability – all guised under a party atmosphere!
Jan. 9 - On a Roll
Participants will create fun and unusual paintings using cardboard rolls and saved bottle caps.
Feb. 13 – Sustainable Sculptures
Participants will imagine and create free sculpture art using sustainable and recycled materials.
March 13 – No Paintbrushes Allowed!
Participants will paint beautiful winter birch trees using only bits of cardboard.
April 10 – Toute Naturelle
Participants will create a canvas piece using brushes and paints made from all-natural materials.
Ages:
8-12
Cost:
$10 per Saturday ($12 for out of parish residents)
For more information, please call 225-272-9200 x 1505 or email robin.mcandrew@brec.org.
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Family Events |
Paddle Away |
BREC |
April 17, 2021 |
April 17, 2021 |
9:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Saturday Morning Studio |
BREC |
April 9, 2022 |
April 9, 2022 |
10:30 AM |
12:00 AM |
Please join us for "What Is This Thing Called Art?: A Talk on Photography and Representation" with Christopher Brumfield, Assistant Professor of Art.
This series is presented by BRCC faculty and will explore a variety of topics to inspire you from makeup to performing arts to history. Join us on Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood and Be Inspired! |
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Family Events |
Community Bonfire |
BREC |
January 21, 2023 |
January 21, 2023 |
4:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Let’s light up the night and welcome in the new year! Join us for an evening of fun at BREC’s Community Bonfire. Bring a chair, have a picnic, or dance the night away! There will be s’mores, hot chocolate, fun entertainment, and much more!
Jan. 21 / 4-8 p.m.
Registration: Dec. 1-Jan. 16
Ages:
all ages
For More Information:
recreationevents@brec.org |
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Downtown Events |
Saturday Morning Studio |
BREC |
January 28, 2023 |
February 25, 2023 |
10:30 AM |
12:00 PM |
Saturday Morning Studio is drawing outside the lines this spring! Each month BREC Art participants will be introduced to an art that relies on creativity instead of artistic skill. While still exercising the basics of art, we will work with unusual mediums and be introduced to new types of art that students may not have much experience with. Join us each month for out-the-box thinking, treats, and creative expression as we learn fun and different ways to “be an artist.”
@ MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
Jan. 28: Party Time Print Making - In this session, students will celebrate the art of printmaking using Gelli® plates. Their prints will then be applied to canvas where the use of mixed media will elevate the prints to a fun, creative and unique piece of art! Cake and party hats will add to the artsy celebration.
@ MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
Feb. 25: Over There! A Landscape in the Art of Collage - Students will discuss far-off lands, both real and imagined, and then make them come to life! Using mixed media techniques including colored pencils, found paper of various colors and textures and more, their landscapes will come alive! |
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Family Events |
Birding Around BREC: Milford Walmpold |
BREC |
March 22, 2023 |
March 22, 2023 |
8:00 AM |
9:30 AM |
Rise and shine and come spot the early birds that call your BREC parks home! Whether you’re a novice or seasoned birder, Birding Around BREC can give you more of a bird’s eye view of our fine feathered friends of East Baton Rouge Parish. Join BREC Conservation staff for a scenic walk and learn about the variety of resident and migratory birds that call BREC parks home, sharpen your binocular and bird ID skills, and practice tracking your sightings to start or build your life list while helping the local birding community.
Contact Information:
conservation@brec.org
225-218-4979
Registration Details:
Registration Method: Online
Age Limit: 7+
FREE |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Images In Clay |
BREC |
April 15, 2023 |
April 15, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join arts educator and ceramicist, Heather Berrios, for this new fun and different two-part class that will teach students how to create memories that will last a lifetime! Using hand-building techniques, students will etch their photos onto clay through a trace and transfer technique that will then be fired and glazed. What a special gift or keepsake! All supplies included.
April 15 + 22 / 10 a.m.-noon
$75 for EBR Parish residents
$82.50 for out-of-parish residents
Contact Information:
robin.mcandrew@brec.org
225-228-2649
Registration Details:
Registration Method: Online
Age Limit:16+ |
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Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Pressed Flora Workshop |
BREC |
September 28, 2025 |
September 28, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Pressed Flora Workshop with Botanical Artist Connie McLeod
From the Artist: Join us for a personal, hands-on flora pressing workshop. Participants will learn the basics of pressing flora for optimal results, be guided through placement of the pressed plants, and finish the workshop with a beautiful personalized floating frame ornament. All supplies provided. Connie McLeod is a Baton Rouge native and received her B.A. from LSU. She recently retired from a career as an art director and has since turned her garden into an oasis full of color and texture. She began pressing garden flora and transforming flowers, petals, and leaves into art. A renowned local botanical artist, she is also a Master Gardener and a Master Naturalist.
When: September 28
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: Baringer Road Park
Contact Information:
art@brec.org
Registration Details:
Price: $40 per session
Registration Method: Online
Registration limit: 12
Age Limit:16+ |
