I’ve already seen some trees on the curb in front of the homes of those overachievers who are johnny on the spot with removing all traces of the holidays from their homes…even before the traditional end of Christmas on Twelfth Night. Not only are they not reveling in the season, they are missing out on the chance to help save our rapidly diminishing wetlands and coastline by recycling their tree.
Each year, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources builds pens that are filled with discarded Christmas trees in an effort to slow the rate at which our land is being washed and eroded away. You can do your part by recycling your tree to be used in this valuable project.
Orleans Parish, Unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Lafitte
Place your tree curbside on January 5th, with pickups scheduled on January 6th, 7th and 8th, 2010.
Remember that flocked or painted trees cannot be used in this project. Also, you must remove all decorations, tinsel, lights and stands.
Volunteer to Help with the Jefferson Parish Christmas Tree Marsh Restoration Project 2010
Volunteers with shallow draft boats are needed to place Christmas trees into pre-constructed shoreline fences in Goose Bayou, near the town of Jean Lafitte on the following Saturdays:
- January 9, 2010*
- January 16, 2010*
- January 23, 2010*
- January 30, 2010*
*If inclement weather (rain or high winds), please call (504) 731-4612 to check if a scheduled event has
been cancelled.
Volunteers will meet at 8:00 a.m. at Cochiara’s Marina, 4477 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte. Volunteers must be 17 years of age or older. Recommended: layered clothing including long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed toe, sturdy shoes, hats and sunscreen. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Please contact the following for more information or to volunteer:
Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs
4901 Jefferson Highway, Suite E
Jefferson, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 731-4612 Fax: (504) 731-4607 email: jpenvironmental@jeffparish.net
Let’s let the giving spirit of the Christmas season continue and help us help ourselves.
Great idea. I always feel really bad about just throwing them out. They bring such a joy to the home and smell so good.