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The world’s most complete collection of camellias is at the Jungle Gardens in Avery Island, La.

American Rose Center
A serene forest setting consisting of 20,000 roses, many herbs and numerous various trees.
Hours – M-F 9A-5P, Sat 9A-6P, Sun 1P-6P $5 for Adults, $4 Seniors 60yrs & older, $3.50 Kids 7-12yrs, under 7 yrs. free 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd, (I-20 West from Shreveport, follow signs) Greenwood, La. 318-938-5402

Barnwell Art Center
Domed botanical gardens featuring tropical plants, art classes and monthly rotating art exhibits.
Tues-Friday 10A-4P, Sat 10A-5P, Sun 1P-5P Free to Public. 601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, La. 71101 318-673-7703
Briarwood-Caroline Dorman Nature Preserve
Caroline Dorman was the first woman employed in forestry in the United States. A forest of native plants, the preserve is open to the public every weekend in April, May, August, and November. 216 Caroline Dorman Rd., Saline, La. 318-576-3379
Hodges Gardens
The nations largest privately owned horticultural parkland and wildlife refuge. 1000 Hodges Loop, Florien, La. 800-354-3523
Liberty Garden
Memorial to honor local firemen & policemen who lost lives in Line of Duty. Free to the public. 620 Benton Rd. (faces Beckett St), Bossier, La. 318-213-2100
Olde Covered Bridge Garden
Surrounding an historic bridge, this beautiful display of flowering plants, fauna & flora and a duck pond complete with duck parade and fish feed at 10:30 daily. Free to public. Mon – Sat 8:30A – 5:30P, Sunday 12:00 Noon – 5:30P – Garrison’s, 6905 Greenwood Road,Shreveport, La. 318-635-6296
R. W. Norton Art Gallery
Incomparable collections of American and European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts spanning more than four centuries. Free to the public. T-F 10A – 5P, Sat & Sun 1P – 5P 4747 Creswell Ave., Shreveport, La. 318-865-4201
River View Park
Scenic view of the Red River with terraced lawns, splashing fountains and beautiful gardens. Clyde Fant Parkway on the River Front, Shreveport, La.