The Green Force Needs YOU
Ever wonder what it takes to keep our hiking trails and gardens in tip top shape? Do you enjoy being outside and meeting fellow nature nerds? Then you should answer the call to become a Green Force Volunteer. During this 1-day course we will train you on how to care for our native habitats and assist with conservation programming. We cover topics like invasive species removal, trail maintenance, native plantings and more. Come learn with us and help make Baton Rouge a greener place to live and play.
December 10, 2022
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Ages 16+
BREC's Independence Community Park
Register in advance at volunteer.brec.org, registration deadline has been extended
Background check required, 20 hour a year commitment
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First Saturdays at Frenchtown
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Want to explore BREC's largest conservation area while learning more with a guide? First Saturday's at Frenchtown are intended for both nature lovers and nature novices who want to connect more with the largest, wildest conservation area in the system. Each month we will cover a new topic on this diverse and native ecosystem.
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December 3, 2022
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Frenchtown Conservation Area
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Ongoing Ardisia Removal at Forest Community Park
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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!
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December 18, 2022
8:00 am to noon
Forest Community Park
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Manchac Guided Hike
Come take a walk through the woods with us at this month's Woods Walk at Manchac Park. A BREC naturalist will guide you along the trail with an interactive experience to learn more about our natural spaces. Open to novices and experts, preregistration required.
December 17, 2022
9:30 - 11:30 am
Ages 8+
$5
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Dog Day at the Swamp
With our Dog Days, BSNC drops its "No Pets" policy and opens its doors and trails to pets 4 days out of the year! All pets are welcome, but they must be on a leash and have their vaccinations current.
General Admission fees apply
December 17, 2022
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bluebonnet Swamp Conservation Area
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Nature Pioneers!
Calling all nature pioneers! This program is for your nature loving 3-12 year old who loves to explore and wants to learn more.
December 10, 2022
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Ages: 3-12
$10
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