Prairie Graze Along
Sat, Aug 16
|UL Ecology Center
This is a self-guided, laid back, all day tour of four diverse prairie stops from Lafayette to Grand Coteau, Arnaudville, and Sunset.
Time & Location
Aug 16, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
UL Ecology Center, 703 Thoroughbred Dr, Lafayette, LA 70507, USA
About the Event
Enjoy this graze along at your own pace, in your own car, with your own folks. Each stop will be open for an hour and a half window. Keep an eye on the agenda, but take your time at your favorite stops, leave early at less applicable ones, and enjoy the laid back day! Don’t forget to share your business card, shake hands, and make new friends with other prairie, grazing, and native plant enthusiasts.
Ticket price includes drinks and finger foods at each stop, as well at lunch at the Big Hill Cafe.
Agenda
(tentative agenda; subject to change)
8:30 Gathering and check-in at the UL Ecology Center
9:00 Welcome assembly
9:30-11:30 Walk throughs & service project with the Ecology Center’s seed project
11:00-12:30 Larry Allain’s open prairie
12:00-1:30 Big Hill Cafe for lunch, networking, & movie showing (and AC!)
1:00-2:30 Louisiana Native Seed Co. for walk through and shopping
2:00-4:00 Stuart Gardner’s and Brandon Waltman’s places, showcasing grazing on prairies
4:30 Optional gathering on your own at Prejean’s
About each stop:
University of Louisiana Lafayette Ecology Center
At the Ecology Center, we’ll learn about a variety of native prairie plant species they are growing on a commercial, in-ground plot, including lots of beautiful flower varieties, Eastern Gamagrass, and more.
Larry Allain's open prairie
Big Hill Cafe & "Louisiana Grass Roots" Documentary
Louisiana Native Seed Co,
Stuart Gardner's grazing prairie
Brandon Waltman's newly planted prairie
Tickets
Pay online
The ticket price includes lunch
$40.00
Cash or check at the door
Payment beforehand helps us pay for lunch. But If you wish to pay at the door, please choose this option. Please have a check or exact change with you.
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