Plant Trees in the Lower 9th Ward!

Service Description

Increase Urban Canopy Cover! KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: -always bring water and a lunch! -wear long pants and layered tops, as the weather can change throughout the day. -close-toed shoes are a must, boots are available to borrow from CGR -leave fancy electronics, delicate jewelry, etc at home! -bring any emergency medications such as inhalers and epipens, alert project leaders to ANY allergies or medical conditions so we can stay safe -prepare to get a little muddy! DAY-OF SCHEDULE Meet at the Native Plant Nursery at 1501 Jourdan Ave no later than 9 am Circle up for introductions and instructions for the day before planting Our goal is to plant 25 extra large trees along the Claiborne Bridge off ramp, which causes constant noise and air pollution for surrounding neighbors. These trees will grow to become a visual and auditory screen that will benefit our neighbors! This project is funded by the City Dept of Parks & Parkways and our trees will be planted according to city guidelines. This project is in alignment with the City of New Orleans' goal to reach 30% canopy cover by 2030. After Hurricane Ida, our canopy cover was just at 18%. We can do better! We offer sliding scale donation options to help cover staffing and material costs. If our pricing options are cost prohibitive, please reach out. We deeply appreciate your contributions that keep us going!