Discover Nature Programs

Through a partnership with the Louisiana Master Naturalist of Greater Baton Rouge (LMNGBR) we are proud to offer exciting new Discover Nature programs featuring local and national experts who are in touch with nature and are eager to share their experiences. All programs will be held in the Imo Brown Complex in the Beverly Brown Coates Auditorium at Hilltop Arboretum.

For Hilltop, LMNGBR members, and students registration is $10, $15 for non-members. Discover Nature programs are free for Members Magnolia Level ($250) and above. 

Louisiana Snake ID
Featuring: The Hood Family 
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:30-8pm  

 

Slither on over and learn about snakes in this educational and interactive event. In this all-ages, hands-on show, the Hood family with Louisiana Snake ID will discuss misconceptions about snakes, explain why they benefit our environment, share some cool facts, and present some common species native to our state. They will also provide information about how to identify venomous snakes. At the end of the show, audience members will be welcomed to form a line to pet, hold, and take photos with a few of the snakes presented.

Kevin Hood, his wife, Rachel, and their two sons run Louisiana Snake ID, which started as the family providing snake identification to friends on Facebook and has grown to have a social media following of over 50,000 people. The family travels the state for educational shows and has been featured on Bayou Wild TV, WWL, LPB/PBS, in articles for The Advocate, Louisiana Sportsmen Magazine and more. For more information visit louisianasnakeid.com and http://snakelifefoundation.com. 

 

For more information about this event, please contact us at LSU Hilltop Arboretum at 225-767-6916, visit www.lsu.edu/hilltop, or email info@friendsofhilltop.org.

Program Details

Hilltop, LMNGBR members and students $10
Non-members $15
Free for Hilltop Members Magnolia Level ($250) and above.

Louisiana Snake ID
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
6:30-8:00pm

REGISTRATION FOR Louisiana SNAKE ID

Questions? Contact Hilltop by email info@friendsofhilltop.org or call 225-767-6916.