Host: Louisiana State Museums

Location: Capitol Park Museum, 660 N 4th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Explore the natural world through the life and work of Caroline Dormon, a pioneering Louisiana naturalist, botanist, artist, and writer. As the first woman hired in US forestry in Louisiana, Dormon spent her life championing the preservation of our native forests and inspiring generations of conservationists.

Join Capitol Park Museum for Discovery Day on Saturday, November 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy discounted admission and a free educational craft as you discover more about Dormon’s enduring environmental legacy and Louisiana’s rich natural heritage.

Education, art, and hands-on fun await!