Fall Fest Baton Rouge

The Walls Project Fall Fest event is designed to promote community engagement, provide valuable resources, and educate participants on various important topics through a series of activities and giveaways.

October 4, 2025 9 AM - 2 PM
Baton Roots Community Farm
BREC Howell Park
5509 Winbourne Ave.

Available Activities

Please read the activity description before registering.

Click here for the event's FAQs.

1p- 2p

Apprenticeship Lunch & Learn

Learn about the Baton Roots Apprenticeship program, how it works, and how to get involved in hands-on farm training and education.

10a-12p

Johnson Su Bioreactor

Volunteers will help build and maintain the Johnson-Su bioreactor, a composting system that creates rich, living soil to support healthy crops.

11a-1p

Mulching & Bed Care

Volunteers will spread mulch around crops, plant beds, walkways, and trees to protect soil, retain moisture, and keep the farm healthy.

10a-12p

Fall Crop Planting

Volunteers will help plant seasonal crops that will grow through the cooler months and keep the farm producing fresh food into fall and winter.

9a-2p

Food Forest Planting

Join us in growing our food forest by planting fruit trees and perennial plants that will provide fresh food for years to come.

9a-10a

Strawberry Planting

Help us get the strawberry beds ready for the season! Volunteers will get their hands in the soil and plant strawberries at the farm.

11a-12p

Cyanotype

Create striking blue prints using the cyanotype process, turning natural materials like leaves and flowers into beautiful artwork.

9a-11a

Planter Bucket Painting

Painting recycled gallon paint buckets for reuse as garden planters and filling them with succulents or other non-edible or ornamental plants.

1p-2p

Watercolor pigment creation

Make your own watercolor pigments using natural materials and farm-grown ingredients to create vibrant, handmade paints.

12p-1p

Pressed Flowers

Learn how to press and preserve flowers, creating beautiful keepsakes from blooms grown at the farm.

10a-2p

Ceramics

Get messy and have fun with natural clay as you shape, squish, and mold your own pottery to bring home!

10:30a-11:30a

Recycled Material Farm Sculpture

Help create a fun and unique sculpture for the farm using recycled materials, adding art and creativity while giving new life to old items.

9:30a-10:30a

Garden Rock Painting

Add some color to the farm by painting rocks to decorate our garden beds or take them home to brighten your own garden.

Kick Ball Game

9a-2p

Bounce House

9a-2p

Train Rides for Kids

Max 8 occupants per ride.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to register a group. What should I do?
This event requires individual registrations, so each member of your group will need to register separately. We recommend coordinating within your group to ensure everyone signs up for the same activity. Activities can fill up quickly, so be sure to register early!
Is this event open to children?
Yes! Many of our activities are suitable for children. Please review the activity details to find the best fit for your child. Children must be registered by a parent or guardian before attending the event, and all required waivers must be signed before arriving on-site.
How do I register my children if they don't have an email?
Depending on your email service (like Gmail), you can add a "+1" to your email and it will register as a separate individual, but you will get the notification. Example: johnsmith+1@gmail.com or johnsmith+2@gmail.com.
If I decide to bring an extra person with me, do they need to register?
Yes, all participants need to register. On-site registration is available, but spots may be limited if the activity is full. To guarantee a spot, we recommend registering in advance. If your guest is under 18, a parent or guardian must be present to sign a waiver.
My group has 30 children. How many adults do I need present?
For safety reasons, we ask that youth groups maintain a ratio of one adult for every five youths. Please make sure you have enough adults present to meet this requirement.
What should I wear? What do I need to bring?
Dress to get messy! Activities may include planting, painting, and other hands-on fun, so wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty. Depending on your registered activity, you’re welcome to bring your own supplies—like gloves, gardening tools, or paintbrushes. Don’t worry if you don’t have them—we’ll have plenty of supplies available based on registration numbers.