Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project
Friday, March 18 2022
MUST REGISTER HERE: http://vhub.at/NativeTrail
New Orleans City Park and The Native Plant Initiative (NPI) hosts a collaborative volunteer opportunity each Friday morning involving the continued renovation of multiple native plant beds along the Big Lake Native Plant Trail with the goal of representing different types of native plants and habitats in the New Orleans area for the community to enjoy. This area also acts as a seed bank for the community to gather native seedlings. Led by an NPI volunteer leader and City Park staff, volunteers will learn about the Big Lake Native Plant Trail and participate in horticulture activities including hand-weeding, removal of plant debris, mulching, shoveling, and other related tasks needed to restore and maintain native plant beds along the Big Lake Native Plant Trail. What to bring: a reusable water bottle, weather/gardening appropriate clothing and footwear, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc). What will be provided: A water refilling station, work gloves, first aid kit, bug spray, sunscreen, all project specific supplies and tools. All volunteers are required to pre-register for each session with City Park by visiting http://vhub.at/NativeTrail . Volunteer meeting location can be found by visiting the link and signing up! Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for volunteer check-in at the project site. Distribution of supplies and project instructions will begin promptly at 9:00AM. Additional information: This event is weather dependent, registered volunteers will be notified via email if the event is cancelled. Minimum age for participation is 13 years of age. Any volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. All participants are required to sign-up prior to the day of service. For last minute event questions, please text/call the Volunteer Supervisor, (228) 493-9957 or email mpassman@nocp.org for general City Park volunteering inquiries.
Big Lake Parking lot
7 Freiderichs ave, New Orleans, La 70124
Contact the event organizers: Volunteer & Continuing Education Committee