Up at the northern tip of Natchitoches Parish in Saline, you’ll find Briarwood, a lovely Nature Preserve dedicated to continuing the work Caroline Dorman began many years ago. It’s a wonderful area filled with wildflowers natural to the south and that are protected in their natural habitat. Let’s take a closer look at this amazing place.

Caroline Dormon was a world renowned botanist, author, and the first woman employed in forestry in the United States.
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Briarwood was her home and she gifted it to the public after her death in 1971.
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Conservationists and horticulturists from all over travel to Briarwood to walk down the trails and experience this Louisianian botanical sanctuary.
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Come take a walk through the wild gardens.
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Many of the wildflowers and trees are rare (and some are endangered) but all seem to thrive in this natural environment Dormon created.
See the beautiful flowers that are natural to the area.
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Like this flowering quince seen here.
It's also a great spot to do a little bird watching.
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The reflective pool is a magical place to sit with your thoughts.
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They just opened up for their spring season.
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They are open to the public in March, April, May, October and November.
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Guided tours are $5.00 per person Saturdays from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Sundays from 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm

The Briarwood Nature Preserve is located at 216 Caroline Dorman Rd, Saline, Louisiana 71070

Have you ever been? Let us know in the comments below.

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