Drop-In Children's Activity
Gardening for Mom
Saturday, May 10
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - $5 Fee
Plant Mom an herbal scented treasure this Mother’s Day! Learn about the many uses for scented herbs and take home recipes for potpourri, sachets and tasty treats! Plants such as rosemary, lavender, lemon verbena, chocolate mint, Eau-de-Cologne mint, and other sweet scented delights will be featured.
Moonlit Gardens
Featuring Magnolia Strings Quartet
Friday, May 23
8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Admission is Free – No Reservations Necessary
Experience the magic of music under moonlit skies when the Biedenharn opens its gates from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The evening will feature the musical talents of Magnolia Strings. Performing from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the terrace, the ensemble is regarded as one of the most sought-out young chamber groups in Louisiana. The musicians are employed as principal chairs of both the Baton Rouge Symphony and Acadiana Symphony orchestras. Though some seating will be provided, the music is intended to enhance your experience as you stroll along garden paths and enjoy Biedenharn’s sculpture and water features. Moonlit Fridays are scheduled the Friday closest to the full moon and are a popular event for all ages. In case of rain, the ensemble will perform in the Fountain Room of the Biedenharn Home.
Summer Day Camps for Ages 7 to 10
June 9-13 and 23-27, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $70 Per Child
Two different day camp experiences will be offered during the month of June: Fairy Wings and Garden Things, and Wiggles, Wings and Garden Things.
Fairy Wings and Garden Things will be held June 9-13 for girls. Campers will experience the Biedenharn enchanted like never before. Fairy gardens will not only be seen in ELsong Gardens, but campers will also make a Fairy Garden of their very own. They will learn about the many flowers and plants that fairies care for, about butterflies and other insects that they befriend, and will create beautiful wings of their very own.
Wiggles, Wings and Garden Things will be held June 23-27. This co-ed experience will take campers on an adventure through the soils beneath the gardens to the very plants, animals and insects above the surface. All of this will be explored through fun and interested activities, including seed and soil dissection, worm composting, painting, music and more! Campers will also make their very own take-home garden.
Click here for the Detailed Summer Camp Brochure
Job Opportunities
Full-time Gardener
The Biedenharn is now seeking a full-time gardener. Gardeners work as a team to provide general care and maintenance of gardens and buildings for Biedenharn Museum and Gardens. Job requires basic horticultural knowledge, garden equipment use and lifting up to 110 pounds. 40 hours per week, in addition to some weekends and night hours. No phone calls please. Click here for the full job description.
Museum Store Manager
Seeking experienced retail professional to manage soon to open Museum Store. Manager responsible for making the store a profit center. Responsibilities include: full time sales person, hiring and scheduling part-time staff, establishing and purchasing the merchandise line related to the museum's needs/mission, maintaining inventory levels, and budget planning. Applicants need a minimum of four years proven experience within a successful specialty retail shop, management experience, knowledge of POS sales databases, and ability to create attractive visual product displays. Need effective verbal, written and computer communication skills. Send cover letter and Resume to Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe , LA 71201 ATTN: Store Manager. EOE. No phone calls please. Click here for the full job description.
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