The Dirt

According to her sister Anushka, Nel was a nature lover, to put it mildly.

We appreciate all you do for ANPP, Randy!

Note from the Propagation team: Anushka is also an amazing baker and treats the Tuesday volunteers to something delicious every week!

My lifelong appreciation for the natural world deepened considerably a decade ago, through an enriching experience with the Acadiana Master Naturalist birding certification program.

She continues to add more native plants to her now Silver Level Certified Habitat in Rivers Bend. Gold or bust!

Nicole DeJean lives in Broussard with Paul, her husband of 25 years.

I recall first falling in love with native plants as a child exploring the woods

A native of Lafayette, Stephen has always led a life working out of doors; early on as a groundskeeper and worker at a local aquaculture farm.

ANPP thanks you for your dedication and hard work! We appreciate all you do, Rebecca!

I have always loved the outdoors. My first real camping experience was with my Girl Scout troop in Hahnville, where I discovered the joy of spending time in nature.

Monica Bryan is the current ANPP President.

Louisiana native, L.J. Delcambre, 5th generation from Vermilion Parish has always had a passion for gardening, plants and plant propagation.

Love our cool Greaux Native stickers? Following us on Instagram? That's Brenae.

Valerie Nehrbass-Vidrine is the essential node in ANPP's administration of the Louisiana Certified Habitat program

Thank you for everything, Randy!

As a Louisiana native, Louise Prejean's maternal grandmother had a camp on Lake Dauterive in the Atchafalaya Basin which lead to her love of native plants.

Marcus Descant, known as the Urban Naturalist, is a Louisiana native who has cultivated a passion for gardening and environmental sustainability in the Lafayette area

Emma's destiny was probably clear when she asked for a garden for her sixth birthday.

I have served on the board of ANPP for the past year and proudly represent ANPP on the board of the Louisiana Wildlife Federation.

ANPP salutes our tireless treasurer, Dr. Paul Klerks.