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Hi Everyone!  I found this fun event hosted by LSU's AgCenter.  I called to get some info and they told me that even though some of the things will be somewhat advanced for our little ones they would still have a great time.  The lady said young kids come every year.  They will get to see all kinds of animals, plants, and bugs.  I posted the event's short description below.  I reserved a tour time for our group for Tuesday, April 24th at 11:00 am.  I thought after the tour we could head over to either the Parade Grounds or Indian Mounds and picnic while the kids can run and play around after.  If anyone has any questions just let me know.  Please let me know if you will be coming.  I would hate to reserve the spot and not allow another group to get it if it's only going to be me and one other person going.  I hope you all can make it.  It sounds like lots of fun for the kids. 

• "Animals Produce For You" This educational area will include chickens, pigs, goats, a miniature horse, sheep and dairy and beef cattle. It will give participants a chance to see what animals eat and the products provided by the livestock industry. There also will be scheduled demonstrations on sheep shearing and milking a cow, as well as the chance to see chicken eggs hatch in an incubator.
• The exhibit on “Plant Products” will include a look at cotton, rice and sugarcane from seeds to mature plants. It also will provide a look at how vegetables are grown and how insects contribute to the process. Specialized educational signs will allow visitors to learn about the origin of products they consume, such as that ketchup is made from tomatoes.
• "Farming the Waters" will feature catfish, crawfish, alligators, turtles and ornamental fish, such as koi. Viewing stations will allow visitors to see both habitats and products, and visitors will learn how you "farm" aquatic life.
• The "World of Wonder" exhibit will focus on forests, forest products and wildlife. The exhibit will illustrate in a natural-type setting the abundance of natural resources found in our state. Visitors will learn what it takes to protect our environment. They also will learn the forestry industry and its many facets and products exceed other plant and crop production within the state. Specialized tractors used in logging, as well as a portable saw mill, will be available for viewing