
Native Seed Drive
CRCL needs your cypress seeds
In 2022, CRCL began growing bald cypress and mangroves at our Restoration Headquarters. Now, we need your seeds! We are collecting and planting native, locally grown cypress seeds. Seeds can be collected through the end of January from a tree in your yard, on the side of the road, or from parking lots. The more seeds we collect the larger our native plant nursery can grow, and the more trees we can plant across the coast!
Step 1
Collect cypress seeds

Step 2
Transport seeds to CRCL

Step 3
Propagate seedlings

Seed Collection Locations and Hours
CRCL Restoration Headquarters
6207 E St Bernard Hwy.
Violet, LA 70092
(in the minifridge by the gate)
Anytime.
CRCL New Orleans Office
3801 Canal St suite 400
New Orleans, LA 70119
(in the lobby)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
or
by mail!