2022 BRING YOUR GREEN THUMB TO FLOWER FEST With summer coming to a close, it's time we prepped our native pollinator garden for fall blooms and we need your help to do it. This is great opportunity to learn from BREC staff about native plants and make a positive impact in the community at one of our premiere native plant gardens. Volunteers will be weeding, planting, mulching and installing bee boxes. Aug. 20 8 a.m.-noon BREC's Native Plant Pollinator Garden @Howell Community Park Click here to register BREC'S FIGHT AGAINST ALIEN INVADERS Invasive species are no joke and BREC's Natural Resource Management team is taking a no-nonsense approach to fighting these alien invaders. BREC has an Invasive Species Management Plan which outlines the target species at the top of our list and we are working on strategically removing and managing species from certain parks and management areas. Interested in helping out? There are several ways you can help including becoming one of our Green Force Volunteers. Learn more about how you can help below. Download BREC's Invasive Species Management Plan ONGOING ARDISIA REMOVAL AT FOREST COMMUNITY PARK The last Sunday of every month, Green Force volunteers team up to remove ardisia from the habitat along the trail at Forest Community Park and they need YOUR help. You do not need any previous experience to attend. Bring some gloves and some friends to help fight this alien invader that is taking over the forest. Coral Ardisia or Christmas berry, Ardisia crenata, is a non-native woody shrub that is typically sold for landscaping and thrives in low-light forests. It is reducing forest biodiversity and our goal is to eradicate it from this park. Register for this month's project, today! Aug. 28 + Oct. 30 + Nov. 27 8 a.m.-noon Forest Community Park Register now LEARN HOW TO CONTROL INVASIVES IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD Coming this November we are hosting an Invasive Plant Workshop to help show you the dos and don'ts of invasive species management. Education is the first step towards an invasive free EBR parish. Mark your calendars for November 5th, more information coming soon! NEXT GREEN FORCE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Want to learn more about natural resource management? Want to be outside AND help to make better parks and trails? Sounds like the Force is calling you to attend our next Green Force Volunteer Training. Mark your calendar for December 10th to attend our 7 hours course and be certified to assist with natural resource and trail management in BREC parks. Registration Link coming soon. Learn More FIRST SATURDAY'S AT FRENCHTOWN Starting this September you can start your month off on the right foot by stepping on trail at Frenchtown Conservation Area. Activities and topics will change monthly but will be geared towards nature lovers and novices alike! Children and families encouraged, Ages 6+ Preregistration is required. Sept. 3 + Oct. 1 + Dec. 3 Register Now Natural Resource Management is hiring BREC's Natural Resource Division is currently hiring for both full-time and part-time positions. Come work for a team that is helping making healthier habitats while spending time outdoor with great benefits! Apply now 225-388-3029 • 6201 FLORIDA BLVD • BREC.ORG/CONSERVATION • CONSERVATION@BREC.ORG

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