BAYOU PLANTING

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bayourebirth1Come out, reconnect with nature, and complete notable tasks at the projects outlined below:  
  
Marsh grass planting at new Bayou St. John wetland Saturday, Nov. 16


WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 8am – 1pm
WHERE: The project site is on the west side of the mouth of the bayou at the lake, between the flood wall nd the Lakeshore Drive Bridge
WHAT: Lake Ponchartrain Basin Foundation will begin planting native marsh plants
WHY: Stabilize new land built up after dredging project.  For more infomation click here.

Vegetation Survey at Delacroix Preserve Saturday, Nov. 16

WHEN:  9am-2pm

WHERE:  700 Delacroix Rd.

WHAT:  Woodlands Conservancy requesting volunteers to survey vegetation at Delacroix Preserve

WHY:  To identify what is native, invastive and to determine where restoration efforts are needed.  For more information click here

City Park Native Plant Tour Saturday, Nov. 16
 
WHEN: 10am – 11am
WHERE: Parking lot on Friedrichs Ave. after turning left from Wisner
WHAT: Tour of the native plant gardens that surround the pedestrain trail
WHY: To tour City Park’s efforts at native landscaping and to identify Louisiana natives
To register: email [email protected] There is a $5 dollar fee that can be paid here.
 Chalmette Battlefield Seed Collection Day Sunday, Nov. 17
WHEN:  4pm-5pm
WHERE: Chalmette Battlefield 8606 W St Bernard Hwy, Chalmette
WHAT: Collecting seeds from species surveyed in August
WHY: To plant seeds and build inventory for Bayou Natives, native plant nursery
To register please fill out volunteer form here 

SAVE THE DATE:  Land Trust for Louisiana Membership Drive Friday, Nov. 22

WHEN:  6-7:30PM

WHERE:  Galvez Restaurant downtown 914 N Peters St in atrium ballroom

WHAT:  Membership Drive

WHY:  To gain momentum and support for their land conservation organization that works with community partners to protect and preserve our state’s natural treasures, agricultural lands, coastal wetlands, and urban green spaces for present and future generations–forever

Thank you so much for staying tuned and we hope to see you at some of these events!

 

Sincerely,

 

The Team at Bayou Rebirth

Real Troopers

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Faubourg St. John was well represented in the 2012 class of Tree Troopers!

Faubourg St. John neighbors Bobby Wozniak, Jared Zeller, Linda Marshall and Charlie London all participated in the 2012 Tree Trooper training. Topics range from tree selection, to proper planting and pruning techniques, watering, pest and disease control, and garnering community support. Click on the names above to learn more about what Tree Troopers do!

Trained Tree Troopers then take their knowledge back to their communities and spearhead tree plantings, maintenance and pest control, thus improving their own neighborhoods. Besides replanting trees, this program is a community builder, bringing neighbors together while teaching environmental responsibility and ownership.

Parkway Partners always tries to enlist trained Tree Troopers when it plants trees in a neighborhood, as this better ensures the survival and longevity of the trees.

Click HERE or on the photo for more information.

Parkway Partners is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower residents to improve their communities through the preservation, maintenance and beautification of neutral grounds, urban gardens, green spaces, playgrounds, parks and the urban forest in New Orleans.

Capdeville Revitalization

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Thanks to 8 neighbors that spent an hour and a half last Thursday to divide and plant 48 gallon sized Monkey Grass, yellow lantana and purple duranta (to bring in butterflies), and ardesia crenata (Christmas berry, a shade lover).

photo below by David Armond

photos below by Brenda London
We mulched, amended soil, divided Paper Whites to replant this fall, and trimmed 5 Natchez Crape Mytles that we planted maybe a dozen years ago. $500 went quickly from 5 trips to 3 Home Depots!

Unfortunately 10 bags of soil and 6 bags of mulch disappeared into a white pickup. I had too many loads of stuff to manage in a Subaru and left it out at the park the nite before, gone at 630 am. I vented my disgust by howing weeds vigorously! Neighbors report frequent plant thefts near Broad. We replaced what we really needed, and will wait to augment soil in another phase.

So thanks to people from all over our neighborhood who worked, found their garden Zen, and had a good time:


Steve Mardon (our Desmare liason)
Brenda London (Grand Rte St John)
Deena Bedigan (Delgado-she did a perfect job separating monkey grass)
Danny Akers (worked and treated us to fresh squeezed lemonade) also involved with Café Amelie on Royal, (Crete St)
Helen Ball (rode her bike from St John’s Court)
David Armond- N Lopez
Katy Smith (new young neighbor from Jackson) Bell St

The soaking rain this weekend insures that this project is off to a great start. We have promises from Andy Romero, David Lapene and Danny Akers to keep the new plantings watered thru the summer. We can always use extras…

Future needs include a streetlight (way to dark here),repair some crumbling interior sidewalk, sprinkler system, a creative welcome to FSJ sign, sculpture. These are LONG term dreams. Very open to input and help make the connections. I do better with my hands in the dirt!!

I will be asking Parks and Parkways to remove a phoenix palm growing at the base of an oak.

Love this neighborhood!
Bobby

Bobby Wozniak
1322 North Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Cell: 504.452.0386

Nov 11: City Park to Plant 111 Trees on 11-11-11

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What

As a tribute to veterans, volunteers and contractors will plant 111 trees on 11-11-11. One specimen tree measuring 11 feet 11 inches will be planted at (wait for it) 11:11 am. Eleven different species of trees will be planted including bald cypress, live oak, hickory, pecan, and sweet bay magnolia. Some veterans will be present for the specimen tree planting at 11:11 am.

Contractors will be planting the trees.

Where

Couturie Forest inside of City Park. Couturie Forest is on Harrison Avenue between Marconi and the Traffic Circle.

When

Friday, November 11th, 2011. Volunteers will be working from 9 am to noon.

SATURDAY: Help Plant Trees

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