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October Reflections in the Garden

When
10/04/2027
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Ione Burden Conference Center (4560 Essen Ln)

Registration

Friends Member
Non-Member – $10.00

Topic: Native Habitats & Conservation at Moncus Park

Native Habitats and Conservation at Moncus Park explores how native landscapes can support biodiversity, strengthen cultural connections, and engage the community. Through examples from Moncus Park’s Cajun prairie, woodland restoration, native plantings, environmental programs, and research partnerships, attendees will learn how conservation practices are being applied within a highly visited public greenspace.

Speaker: Abbie Judice Acosta, Conservation Director, Moncus Park

About the Speaker:

Abbie Judice Acosta is the Conservation Director at Moncus Park, where she leads efforts to restore native ecosystems and integrate conservation into a dynamic urban park setting. An ISA Certified Arborist and dedicated sustainability advocate, Abbie brings a science-based, community-centered approach to land stewardship, with a strong focus on native plant systems, pollinator habitats, and long-term ecological resilience.

Event Details:
October 4, 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.

Friends of the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens is a 501(c)5 non-profit organization. 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809