BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

02/20/2026

Please join us this Sunday, February 22nd from 2-4 pm as we say farewell to another Swamp Art Spectacular. Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments and vote for your favorite pieces. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the event.

02/09/2026

Looking for that perfect Valentine's Day gift for the nature-loving special someone in your life? Come to the Swamp and check out some of the NEW items in our gift shop!

01/30/2026

Thanks go out to LDWF for donating Wood Duck nesting boxes to the Swamp. With staff assistance, they were able to set up 5 new boxes around the site for our feathered friends. Many of the boxes are visible from the trails, so come on out and see if you spot any activity throughout the year!

01/27/2026

Take a tour of the Swamp Art Spectacular exhibit today! 🎨🐊

01/15/2026

For the second year in a row, BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center has been nominated by the community in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) 's Best of Baton Rouge contest. We’re honored to be recognized for the programs and experiences we provide across the city.

Now, help us take it home! Vote once a day NOW through January 23 at votebatonrouge.com/BREC.

Thank you for continuing to support Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center! ✨

01/07/2026

Looking to get out of the house with your little ones and have fun enjoying nature? Join us on Thursday mornings at 10 am for Storytime at the Swamp where we'll read stories, sing songs and meet animal friends. The cost for the program is included with your general admission. For more information, email [email protected] or call us at 225-757-8905.

12/19/2025

Last call for Artists! Registration for our 2026 Swamp Art Spectacular closes on December 28th. Adults and youth can enter their fine art, photography or fabric art to be displayed until the end of February and have a chance to win cash prizes at our closing reception. For more information or to register, please click on the link below or email us at [email protected].

BREC operates public park and recreation facilities and programs throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA. This award-winning agency is a member of NRPA (The National Recreation and Park Association) and has been nationally accredited and recognized as one of America's premier recreat...

11/18/2025

Did you know 1 in 6 people face hunger in Louisiana? 🥫Donate canned foods and help! Visit Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center until Nov. 26 to donate.

11/11/2025

Calling all artists! Registration is now open for our upcoming Swamp Art Spectacular. We welcome entries from both youth and adults in the media of Fiber Arts, Fine Arts and Photography. For more information or to submit an entry form, please click the link below. Dust off your paint brushes, grab your camera, show off your creativity and you may take home a prize!

BREC operates public park and recreation facilities and programs throughout East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA. This award-winning agency is a member of NRPA (The National Recreation and Park Association) and has been nationally accredited and recognized as one of America's premier recreat...

10/30/2025

It was great to see everyone in their spookiest looks! 💚✨