The Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans invite you to our upcoming event: Walkabout: Wintering trees in Lafreniere Park
Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Address: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003. Meet in the parking lot of the Foundation Center, which is on South Scenic Drive just east of the Children’s Memorial Garden.
Open to: Certified members and Friends of LMNGNO (we ask that you have paid this year’s dues) and those undergoing certification. Children are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Cost: No cost to attend.
Agenda: In the park there are about forty species of trees with some twenty-seven being deciduous broadleaves. During the winter season there is an opportunity to look at these trees in their winter mode – bare profiles, buds, seeds, and leaf litter. Byron Almquist and Anna Hernandez will lead the group on a walk around the park, observing and identifying trees.
Hours: This activity counts for continuing education hours.
Bring: Dress to be outside and bring your favorite outdoor equipment (binoculars, notebooks, field guides, etc.), and water. There is a restroom on site.
Questions: Contact Byron Almquist at byron@canoeandtrail.com
About Lafreniere Park: “Lafreniere Park was once one of the last pieces of large undeveloped acreage in East Jefferson, it has blossomed into a lush, thriving natural green space. With careful planning and vigilant nurturing for over three decades, the park now sports open green spaces, multiple use lawns, fountains, family picnic areas, hills, landscaped gardens, fishing, tot-lots, paths, trails, man-made ecological marsh environment, a championship Frisbee golf course, carousel, soccer, a conference center, and dog park. The marshes and gardens offer educators a wealth of native plant life to use as an aid for teaching students; the open spaces and family picnic areas are enjoyed by all.” https://lafrenierepark.org/.
