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2025 NPLD Cypress Tree Planting and Clean-up Event
Join us at the St. Charles Parish Recreation Area for an opportunity to plant bald cypress trees throughout the Bonnet Carré Spillway, and assist with trash removal around outdoor recreational areas. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers after event. Open to all ages. To register please send a brief email expressing interest to Austin.Leray@usace.army.mil
Event Date and Time
Saturday, September 27, 2025
8:00am to 12:00pm
Location

In-Person Event
located at Bonnet Carré Spillway Parish Recreation Area

Event Address:

Latitude: 30.0209
Longitude: -90.4090

Contact Information
Austin LeRay
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger
Austin.LeRay@usace.army.mil
(504) 380-1928
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Event details

Join us at the St. Charles Parish Recreation Area (boat launch) for an opportunity to plant bald cypress trees throughout the Bonnet Carré Spillway, and assist with trash removal around outdoor recreational areas. We will meet under the pavillion at 8:00am for check in and safety talk, volunteer work will be from 9:00am-11:00am. The recreation area is located within the Bonnet Carré Spillway just off US 61 (airline hwy). Please bring long pants, boots, gloves, and water. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers after the event. Open to all ages. To register please send a brief email expressing interest to Austin.Leray@usace.army.mil

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Intended audience(s)
Adult
Youth
Family
College
Event Details
Volunteer Activities
Educational Activities
Recreational Activities
Estimated Number of Participants
50
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