Volunteers Needed!!
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and Jean Lafitte National Park invite you to participate in a cypress planting project along the Bayou Segnette Waterway in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The objective of the project is to protect marsh ecosystems from erosion threats and from invasion by the exotic Chinese tallow tree. The restored marsh will also provide critical habit for wildlife.
Volunteers will plant 100 cypress trees and wrap the trees in a protector to keep them safe from predation.
When: Monday February 6th from 9:00 a.m. to no later than 4:30 p.m.
Where: Jean Lafitte Historic National Park and Preserve
Jones Point Boat Launch (9706 Barataria Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072)
Detailed directions and information about the project emailed to registered volunteers 2 days prior to the event.
If any interested volunteers would also like to provide their boat for this event, please let us know! It would be used to help transport volunteers and trees to the site. If you are interested, please email Hilary Collis at hilaryc@crcl.org for more information.
All planting equipment (gloves, shovels, etc.), lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
All volunteers must register with the Coalition to attend the event!
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Register online at www.crcl.org or by calling (888) LACOAST
We understand that plans can change. If, after registering, you find you are unable to attend the event, please email cbrpintern@crcl.org and let us know you have to cancel so we can make your spot available to other potential volunteers.
This project is being completed through a partnership with Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, Shell, Entergy Corporation, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and Restore America’s Estuaries.
