Work Play Days at Southeast Louisiana Refuges
Saturday, September 14 2019
PLEASES REGISTER BY CONTACTING: Jo Anne Dolan (contact info below)
Get your boots on the ground at one of our volunteer service days. The “Work” portion might include clearing trails and general garden maintenance, ending at noon. A light lunch is provided by the Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges Inc. With events held at our Lacombe Headquarters the “Play” starts after lunch with a canoe outing on Bayou Lacombe. A perfect way to get outdoors, meet new people, and make a difference for stewardship! All equipment is provided and new volunteers are always welcome. 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. includes optional canoe tour, when event is at our Lacombe Headquarters.
Jo Anne Dolan
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Refuge Ranger
Southeast Louisiana Refuges Complex
61389 Hwy 434
Lacombe, La 70445
985/882-2015
Volunteers invited for Work/Play Days on Saturdays September 14 and October 5
Community volunteers and groups of all ages and skill levels are invited to join a Work/Play Day hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges, Inc. Work/Play Days will be held on Saturdays September 14 and October 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. These organized volunteer days are a great way to get outdoors and meet new people. They are also an enriching opportunity for youth and young adults to gain community service credit.
Work/Play Day is divided into two parts, “Work” and “Play.” The “work” portion typically consists of activities such general trails and garden maintenance or a wildlife habitat restoration project. A light lunch is then provided by the Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges, Inc. The “play” portion starts after lunch with an optional canoe outing on Bayou Lacombe when the event is hosted at the Lacombe headquarters. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. All equipment is provided and new volunteers are always welcome. In order to provide lunch and canoes, registration is required by the Wednesday preceding the event.
When: Saturdays, September 14 and October 5, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex Headquarters, 61389 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA 70445 or at other designated refuge location.
More information or to register for Work/Play Day please contact Refuge Ranger Jo Anne Dolan at 985/882-2015 or joanne_dolan@fws.gov
Contact the event organizers: Alanna Frick