TreesAcadiana is looking for volunteers who want to help with an Arbor Day Tree Planting Event.
The event will be at Graham Brown Memorial Park on January 17; TreesAcadiana is partnering with Parish Proud for the event.
More than 20 native trees will be planted in a new grove and along public paths. There also will be family-friendly learning stations and educational booths. Volunteers will work alongside trained planting leaders to ensure each tree is planted with proper care, supporting long-term growth and resilience throughout the park.
This is a free, family-friendly, zero-waste event designed to inspire environmental stewardship.
Attendees can also enjoy conservation crafts and interactive activities that promote sustainability.
Volunteer check-in will open at 8:30 AM at Graham Brown Memorial Park, followed by brief opening remarks. Community tree planting and environmental activities are scheduled from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Participants are encouraged to bring sun protection, a reusable water bottle and mug, closed-toe shoes, gardening gloves, and a shovel.
Volunteers can register for the event here.
This is a free, family-friendly, zero-waste tree-planting festival and conservation event designed to inspire environmental stewardship. In addition to tree planting, attendees can also enjoy conservation crafts, educational demonstrations and interactive activities that promote sustainability.
Some of the confirmed Partners include:
Safari Station, the library Bookmobile, Parish Proud, Acadiana Master Naturalists, Bayou Vermilion District, and Bayou Vermilion Preservation Association, Lafayette Consolidated Government, No Waste Lafayette (it's a Zero Waste event!), USDA-NRCS, Acadiana Princess Parties, and many more.
There’ll be fun take- home crafts for the kids including pinecone birdfeeders, face painting, and tree cookies alongside demonstrations on water quality, urban forestry, plants, wildlife, and more! This event brings our community together to plant roots, share knowledge, and celebrate the vital role trees play in our environment.
