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Art Gallery
Open Monday-Saturday, 10-5; Sunday, 11:30-3
584 Front St. Suite 102 Natchitoches , LA 71457
318-352-1626
Open Monday-Thursday, 8-4:30; Friday, 8-12
75 Sam Sibley Drive, Northwestern State University Campus Natchitoches , LA 71457
318-357-5476
Outdoor Recreation
Briarwood is the birthplace and home of Caroline Dormon, a world renowned naturalist, author, artist, and the first woman to be hired in the United States Forest Service. The Briarwood Nature Preserve carries on the work started by Miss Dormon by preserving wildflowers native to the south and educating the public. All tours are guided and appointment-based.
Tours available all year, weather permitting. Tours can be scheduled online, through email, or by calling Curator Bayli Brossette
216 Caroline Dorman Road Saline, LA 71070
318-576-3379
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 3 trails in Grady Erwin Nature Area that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? This nature reserve has got you covered, with trails ranging from 52 to 98 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip.
Trail A - 1.2 Miles
Trail B - .7 Miles
Trail C - 1.8 Miles
Seasonal flooding may cause temporary trail closure.
The entrance to this recreational area is located adjacent to the Park Service building on University Parkway across from Nicky’s Mexican Restaurant.
For Emergencies call NSU Police: 318-357-5431 or 911
Open to the Public
Sunday-Saturday 7:00AM-6:00PM
4115 University Parkway Natchitoches, LA 71457
318-356-5555
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