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.
Rockhounding in Louisiana
Featuring Catherine Rouchon of Compass Rose
Tuesday, September 24, 6:30-8pm
Digging deep down in Louisiana’s earth, rockhounders (rock hunters) have found amazing
treasures. Catherine Rouchon is one of these hounders who’s also a Graduate Gemologist,
silversmithing, and lapidary artist. She owns Compass Rose Jewelry Designs, where
she creates one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, inspired by Louisiana’s unique landscape
and diverse geology. At this event, Catherine will provide us with a brief geological
history of Louisiana, focusing on rocks, minerals, and gemstones that can be found
in our unique state.
In 2014, Catherine began rockhounding throughout Louisiana, most inspired by Toledo Bend and her home in East Feliciana. Her favorite stones to work with are the ones she mines herself. Using her lapidary skills, she cuts, grinds and polishes cabochons. Her silver work designs are inspired by the landscape and the wildlife she encounters in her travels as well the environment thriving out of her back door.
Compass Rose Jewelry will be available for purchase at the event. Learn more about Compass Rose.
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.
Rockhounding in Louisiana
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
6:30-8pm
Questions? Contact Hilltop by email info@friendsofhilltop.org or call 225-767-6916.