Bay Garden Restoration Kickoff Event
Sponsored by the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund
The Bay Garden is calling—and we need YOU.
This isn’t just another volunteer day. It’s the start of something sacred: the revival of Louisiana’s oldest continuous collection of Louisiana Iris hybrids - a baygall once bursting with Louisiana irises, sweetbay magnolias, and swamp lilies. The Bay Garden at Briarwood is unlike any other place on Earth—and without the hands and hearts of volunteers, its future hangs in the balance.
Join us for the official restoration kickoff and be part of history in the making. This day will be filled with hard, meaningful work—clearing paths, fixing fences, restoring beauty—and fueled by a shared mission to protect something truly irreplaceable.
When:
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
• Morning Shift: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
What to Expect:
• A full day of hands-on restoration in the Bay Garden
• Free volunteer t-shirt (wear it with pride!)
• Lunch provided for all volunteers
• All tools and supplies provided
• Free plants
Whether you come for the morning, the afternoon, or the whole day—your help is vital. Without our community’s support, this restoration simply can’t happen. But with your help, we can bring the Bay Garden roaring back to life.
This is just the beginning—we’ll release a full calendar of upcoming Bay Garden workdays at the event.
Location: Briarwood Nature Preserve, Saline, LA
RSVP encouraged.
Just show up ready to work, sweat, and make a difference.
Let’s roll up our sleeves, get our boots muddy, and do something unforgettable. The Bay Garden is waiting.
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