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Volunteers Needed for Invasive Tree Removal Project in New Orleans East


CRCL and Citgo are partnering up to restore the coast!

Invasive Tree removal project at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), Citgo Petroleum Corporation, and the Audubon Nature Institute are hosting an event to commemorate the 9th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The Audubon Louisiana Nature Center was inundated by the flood waters from the hurricane and suffered considerable damage which devastated its interpretive center, exhibits, and natural forest. We are working hard to restore this cherished nature and education resource for New Orleans children and families, but we can't do it without dedicated volunteers such as yourself!

We will be restoring the ecosystem by removing the invasive Chinese Tallow. This allows the native trees, such as cypress, tupelo, and red maple, to re-establish themselves by removing the competition and opening up the canopy.

Project Details:

When: Friday, August 29, 2014
8:00 am to no later than 3:00 pm

Where: Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

*Note: CITGO employees & SWLA Volunteers - there is a shuttle bus arranged for you from the Lake Charles area to New Orleans. Stay tuned for more details!

Important Information:

Want to register for our invasive tree removal project? CLICK HERE!
  • Additional details will be provided to registered volunteers via e-mail a few days prior to the event.
  • All equipment (loppers, clippers, herbicide) and lunch and drinks (with vegetarian options) will be provided to all volunteers.
  • Please note the minimum age for volunteers is 18.
  • This is a strenuous activity so physical fitness is required.
  • We strongly advise that all volunteers wear long sleeved shirts, long pants, and knee boots. The site is brambly!
We require that all volunteers please register to let us know if you plan to attend. If any additional members of your family/friends are attending the event with you, then they must also register. They can complete an online registration form by clicking here for the invasive tree removal project.

Planting on our coast is wonderful way to spend a day and we would like to ensure that everyone gets a chance to have a great experience.
  • If, after registering, you find you are unable to attend, please notify us of your cancellation.
  • If the event registration is full, you can be added to a waiting list.
  • If you'd like to bring out a group, please let us know and we'll try our best to accomodate you.
For any of the above inquiries, you can contact CRCL's Volunteer Coordinator, Jenny Byrd at Jennyb@crcl.org.

Visit www.crcl.org for more information.

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