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Briarwood Nature Preserve

1 April 2017
Briarwood Spring Picnic
Our annual Spring Fundraising Picnic will celebrate our designation as a National Historic Place.  

Tickets may be purchased by contacting us at 318-576-3379, email at briarwoodnp@gmail.com or online at  http://briarwoodpicnic2017.bpt.me

​10: 00  General Registration, Tour Information and Coffee be sure to check in at the registration table to be eligible for door prizes and get the latest information.

10:30   Morning Walking and Golf Cart Tours Depart the Education Building *
Richard Johnson Protégé of Caroline Dormon book signing (limited quantities)

11:30 - 2:00   Music by the Back Porch Band in the Pavilion

11:30 – 1:30  Lunch is served in the Interpretive Center

1:00  Official unveiling of our National Historic Place plaque by
Phil Bogan with Louisiana Tourism Commission

1:30  Door Prizes & Raffle (Raffle grand prize is an overnight stay at the Writers Cabin so be sure to buy your tickets at the registration for this rare opportunity)

2:00  Afternoon Walking and Golf Cart Tours Depart the Interpretive Center *

Lunch will be catered by Shavers of Shreveport and consist of brisket, fried fish, coleslaw and more.