Breaux Act Newsflash - America's WETLAND Conservation Corps needs volunteers to help restore City Park, New Orleans

America's WETLAND Conservation Corps needs volunteers to help restore City
Park, New Orleans

The America's WETLAND Conservation Corps (AWCC) is looking for volunteers to
help out any day next week to help plant thousands of marsh grasses along a
lake in City Park, New Orleans. City Park has recently dug a new lake and
wetland area in the park and by planting the grass along the shoreline, it
will prevent erosion and help with the aesthetic appeal of the park.

History:

If you live near New Orleans, then you've likely been to City Park at least
once in your life. City Park is the 7th most visited city park in the
entire United States. City Park in New Orleans is one of the few public
parks that are majority funded by self-generated revenue and donations. The
Park offers a Botanical Garden, Amusement Park, Museum of Art, and many
other attractions.

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, City Park has never been the same.
Slowly, repairs have been made, but there are still many tasks to complete.
Multiple projects in the park are requiring additional volunteer hours in
order to be completed before the end of the year.

When: Any day between May 11-15th

Where: City Park Greenhouse, New Orleans

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (it's okay if you can't stay the entire day).

What to Bring: Clothes that can get muddy, sunscreen, hat, knee or hip boots
(if you have them) and a snack.

We will provide some water and the necessary equipment.

Please Sign up to Volunteer with the AWCC Member Kyle Saari at
ksaari@agcenter.lsu.edu or (832) 655-5481.