BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Nature trail network in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Description
The nature center features over a mile of gravel paths and wooden boardwalks that wind through cypress-tupelo swamp, beech-magnolia forest, and hardwood habitats across 102.75 acres (41.6 hectares) of protected wetland.
History
The facility was established between 1987 and 1997 through combined funding from BREC, ExxonMobil, and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to preserve natural wetlands that once covered much of Louisiana before urban development.
Culture
The center hosts community programs including Swamp School, Trail Time for Toddlers, seasonal camps, and special event days that promote environmental education and hands-on learning experiences for residents of all ages.
Practical
The facility operates Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sundays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees of $3 for adults and $2 for children aged three to seventeen.
Did you know?
The facility houses a 9,500-square-foot (882.6-square-meter) exhibit building featuring live animal displays, touch tables with natural artifacts, mineral collections, and artwork depicting local flora and fauna.
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