One of the state of Louisiana’s best kept secrets is situated just outside Saline, LA. It is Briarwood Nature Preserve, a 212 acre tract of pristine old forest growth and one of the largest collections of irises found anywhere. Managing the expanse is Travis and Bayli Brossette, who have dedicated their life to the longevity of the nearly 200 year old nature preserve. 

Recently the Brossette’s and Briarwood received some well due notoriety thanks to Suzanne Wright, who published  wonderful article about the area and the family in the national publication Garden and Gun. 

To view the complete article go to https://gardenandgun.com/articles/meet-the-young-family-protecting-a-wild-beautiful-stretch-of-northern-louisiana