February Reflections in the Garden

February Reflections in the Garden

Topic: Gift of the Wild Things

This presentation explores the extraordinary life of Caroline Dormon and her lifelong passion for Louisiana’s native plants and wild places. It highlights her work with Louisiana irises, conservation, and some of the rare and remarkable plants still growing at Briarwood Nature Preserve today.

Speaker: Bayli Brossette, Curator, Briarwood Nature Preserve

About the Speaker:

Bayli Quick Brossette has served as Curator of Briarwood Nature Preserve, the historic home of Louisiana naturalist Caroline Dormon, since December of 2021. A native of Chestnut, Louisiana, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Social Science from Northwestern State University and previously worked as an evidence technician with the Natchitoches Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force. She currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Snake Life Foundation, Vice President of the Society for Louisiana Irises, and Editor of The Compost Pile for the Louisiana Society for Horticultural Research. Bayli lives at Briarwood with her husband, Travis, and their two daughters.

Event Details:
February 1, 2027 from 12 pm to 1 pm at the Ione Burden Conference Center (4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809)

Reflections in the Garden is a monthly "lunch and learn" series presented by the Friends of LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens. The lectures are generally held on the first Monday of the month at noon at the Botanic Gardens.

Reflections in the Garden is live-streamed to members of the Friends of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens through Microsoft Teams. In-person attendance is open to both members and nonmembers with registration.