Volunteers Needed- Spanish Lake in New Iberia, LA
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The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, and RPM Ecosystems Gulf Coast LLC, Restore the Earth Foundation invite you to come volunteer to plant cypress trees in New Iberia. The objective of this volunteer project is to increase habitat quality and promote a healthy cypress forest at wetland sites in southern Louisiana. The restored cypress forest will provide critical habit for wildlife and provide storm protection to adjacent marsh and communities.
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Volunteers will plant approximately 1500 3-gallon pots of bald cypress over 2 locations and 3 different days.
Spanish Lake Game and Fish Preserve (1 day event)
When: Thursday March 17th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Spanish Lake Game and Fish Preserve
117 Spanish Lake Rd. New Iberia, LA 70560
All planting equipment (gloves, shovels, dibbles, etc.), refreshments and lunch will be provided. This is a strenuous activity so physical fitness is required. Volunteers must be over 15 years old. Please feel free to volunteer for one, two or three days. Additional information, including detailed directions and what to bring, will be provided to volunteers prior to the event.
Register online at www.crcl.org
Or by calling (888) LACOAST
This project is being completed through a partnership with the Office of Coastal Protection and Restoration, Mandeville Dept. of Public Works, Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, and RPM Ecosystems Gulf Coast LLC.
VOLUNTEER TODAY TO HELP RESTORE OUR CYPRESS FORESTS!!
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