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Pontchartrain Conservancy : Tree Planting and Swamp Restoration

Friday, February 11 2022

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We are seeking volunteers who are looking to get their hands dirty and help us plant over 5,000 bald cypress and green ash trees throughout our beautiful Pontchartrain Basin! It is well known that forested swamp areas help absorb storm surges and stabilize land along our vanishing coastline. Restoring these essential habitats is one of the most effective ways you can help improve the resiliency of your community and bring biodiversity back to our wetlands!

When and Where
Date: Friday February 11th
Time: 8am - 3pm
Location: Violet Canal Launch, 2521 Packenham Rd, Violet, LA 70092
What To Expect

We will meet at the Violet Canal Launch at 8am (specific parking instructions to come). From here, volunteers will pack themselves a lunch of sandwiches and snacks provided by the Pontchartrain Conservancy. We will then load up our boats and head about 1.5 miles down the canal to our planting site. After a quick discussion about the history of habitat loss in the area and a tree planting demonstration, we will trudge out into the marsh and plant our trees! We will finish up and have you back at the boat launch no later than 3pm. Please note that volunteers will be unable to leave early as we are taking boats out to the planting site

*** Please note: This is messy work! We will all be soaked and covered in mud by the end of the day, but with big happy smiles on our faces! Please come prepared with clothing that can get wet and dirty, warm layers for the windy boat ride, a change of clothing for your drive home, and rubber boots or waiters (if you have them). We have some volunteer boots available, but old sneakers will work just fine since your feet will likely get wet regardless! *
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We appreciate your interest in volunteering with us to help restore Louisiana's beautiful swamp ecosystems! Feel free to contact Owen (owen@scienceforourcoast.org) or Noah (noah@scienceforourcoast.org) or with any questions.

8:00am - 3:00pm
Tree planting volunteer
Volunteer

Contact the event organizers: Volunteer & Continuing Education Committee