Briarwood Nature Preserve is proud to announce that Trinity Hayes was recently awarded first place in the Landscape Installation Supervised Agriculture Experience Program and second place in Outdoor Recreation at the 96th Louisiana FFA State Convention, both in recognition of her outstanding volunteer and part-time work at the preserve.

Hayes’ achievements stem from her contributions to Briarwood’s Bay Garden Restoration Program, where she invested numerous hours restoring the historic native plant space. Her work included leading volunteer events, assisting with educational tours, organizing archival materials, and helping plan community programs. Her Landscape Installation project will now advance to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, where it will compete among the top projects from across the country.

A graduate of Lakeview High School and a current student at Northwestern State University studying Accounting, Hayes exemplifies the values of stewardship, education, leadership, and service that define Briarwood and the legacy of Caroline Dormon.

The Briarwood team congratulates Trinity on her well-earned success and wishes her the best of luck as she represents Louisiana on the national stage in October.