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Cohn Arboretum
12206 Foster Road
Baton Rouge, LA
(225) 775-1006
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Visit this beautifully landscaped 16-acre tract of heavily wooded land used for the preservation and study of native plants and flora from other areas. BREC's Cohn Arboretum houses several major plant collections including a Tropical House, a Camellia Collection, Evergreen collections, a Crape Myrtle Collection and an Herb/Fragrance Garden.
The Cohn Arboretum is one of the area's leading horticultural attractions and is the perfect place to relax and unwind. With a growing segment of the population interested in nature-related outdoor ventures, the importance of wilderness trails is increasing.
Special displays include evergreens, hollies, spring flowering trees and bulbs, camellias, azaleas, roses, magnolias, irises, annuals and year-round displays of tropicals and ferns. Visitors are welcome to walk through winding trails in a tranquil setting.
Services include pamphlets, paved walkways, self-guided tours and guided tours. One 0.8 mile paved trail circles the lake and another skirts a wooded area. Both are accessible by wheelchair. If you would like a guided tour, you must pre-register by calling (225) 775-1006. Guided tours and presentations are available by request only and are limited to groups with a maximum of 14 people.
Amenities and plantings include: Earth Kind Roses, four water features, 300 species of plants, birdwatching, painting and drawing opportunities, ponds with lily pads and fish, herb garden, assorted fruit trees, and a teaching garden for children with disabilities.
We welcome anyone who has an interest in plants. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the tranquility and beauty that the Cohn Arboretum has to offer. For more information, contact the Cohn Arboretum at (225) 775-1006.
Walking Trails
6201 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70806
