Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025 (rescheduled from Feb 23)
Time: 9:00 AM
Address: City Park's Scout Island, which is near Magnolia Dr. at Harrison Ave. Meet at the pedestrian bridge at the main entrance to Scout Island, which is on the west side of the island near a playground.
Open to: Certified members (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: Locate and learn about invasives that are thriving in City Park. This includes trees- camphor, tallow, raintree, chinaberry which now are preventing native trees from germinating. A vine, bushkiller, which has had an explosion of growth in recent months. And inspect water borne plants- water hyacinths, salvinia and water lettuce that at times completely cover the park’s waters. Finally, look for the most recent arrival- apple snails. Plans are to walk into two different sites where the invasives are the most invasive. The intent is to provide an overall look at the magnitude of the invasive problem and some possible eradication efforts. This walk will be lead by Byron Almquist and Anna Hernandez.
Hours: This activity counts for continuing education hours.
Bring: Wear weather appropriate shoes and clothes, and bring water bottles, clipboard, paper and a pen to take notes.
Questions: Contact Byron Almquist at [email protected]
About Scout Island: Scout Island is a 62-acre site in New Orleans' City Park, across Harrison Ave from the more well-known Couturie Forest. The island is surrounded by bayous and wooded around the edges with a large open area in the center. There has been little development on the island except for walking trails.
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