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A NEW WELCOME AWAITS AT BURDEN MUSEUM & GARDENS
Visitors to the Burden Museum & Gardens will be greeted by a new Welcome Center designed to make exploring the campus easier than ever. The new facility serves as a gathering place where guests can begin their visit, browse the gift shop, attend events, or simply enjoy views of the surrounding gardens and landscapes. Inspired by Louisiana’s rural architecture, the building features shaded porches, breezeways, and inviting outdoor spaces that blend seamlessly with the natural setting. The Welcome Center also provides a picturesque backdrop for weddings, graduation photos, and more. ■ lsuagcenter.com/portals/burden
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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AG CENTER OPENS DEMONSTRATION FARM
NEW SHOPPING OPTIONS COMING TO PERKINS ROWE
Families looking to learn more about gardening now have a new hands-on destination to explore. The Southern University Ag Center recently celebrated the grand opening of its Demonstration Farm, a living classroom designed to teach visitors about vegetable production, sustainable gardening, and agriculture. The farm features a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, including tomatoes, squash, peppers, cucumbers, sunflowers, and zinnias. Visitors can get a closer look at how crops grow while learning practical tips they can take home and use in their own gardens. Open to the public and available for school field trips, summer camps, and community groups, the farm offers a fun opportunity for children and adults alike to discover where food comes from and build lifelong gardening skills. ■ suagcenter.com
Baton Rouge shoppers will soon have a new place to find everyday styles, activewear, and more. American Eagle, along with its lifestyle brand Aerie and athletic brand OFFLINE by Aerie, is opening a new store at Perkins Rowe later this year. The 13,000-square-foot space, located across from Altar’d State, will offer a larger selection of clothing and accessories than the existing American Eagle location. The expanded store will bring three brands together under one roof, giving shoppers more options for casual clothing, activewear, accessories, and everyday essentials. The new store adds another popular shopping destination for local families, teens, and young adults while expanding the variety of retailers available at Perkins Rowe. ■ perkinsrowe.com
AMAZON DRONE DELIVERIES TAKE FLIGHT IN BATON ROUGE
Baton Rouge is making delivery history as the first city in Louisiana to receive Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service. Customers within a 7.5-mile radius of the Cortana Place Amazon fulfillment center can now choose drone delivery for eligible packages, with some orders arriving in less than two hours. The fully electric drones use automated flight paths and sensors to safely navigate around obstacles before returning to the facility after each delivery. The service could make it easier for families to quickly receive everyday essentials without leaving home. Available during select hours and weather conditions, the new service offers families a glimpse into the future of technology-powered shopping. ■ amazon.com
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8 SEPTEMBER 2026 | BRPARENTS.COM
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