Pontchartrain Conservancy: Bucktown Nursery Potting Event 5.16.26
About
Thank you for volunteering with the Pontchartrain Conservancy!
Together, we will pot over 1,000 Bald Cypress tree saplings that will be used in future plantings as part of our ongoing swamp restoration efforts. Every tree potted has a chance to be planted in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, fortifying our coastline against erosion and providing habitat for native species.
The Pontchartrain Conservancy depends on volunteers like you to help put trees in pots, and in the ground. Thank you for your time and support.
Requirements
- Closed toed shoes/shoes with socks are required. Anyone who arrives in flip flops or any kind of open toed footwear will be asked to put on boots or leave
- If you have “outdoor shoes” such as boots or hiking shoes, it is suggested to wear them
- Personal water bottles are highly encouraged
- Please wear clothing you are comfortable potentially getting dirty
- Dress for higher temperatures to the best of your ability. Lightweight breathable clothing is encouraged
- Sunglasses and hats are highly recommended. There will be limited shade provided by a pop up canopy, but volunteers should be prepared for a sunny day
- Please message the admin if you need additional accommodations, or have any questions about the potting event
Location
399 Plaquemine Street, Metairie, Louisiana
Nursery will have signs by front gate marking the event location. Nursery gate is a chain-link fence with large field behind it.
There is limited parking adjacent to the nursery front gate. There is street parking down Plaquemines St. between Mayan Ln and Lake Ave (Parking is adjacent to R&Os parking lots). There is additional street parking along Metairie-Hammond Hwy.
Perks
Pontchartrain Conservancy will provide water, gloves, and boots (if needed/requested) to volunteers.
Register here.