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Ring in the New Year by Celebrating a Native Oak

Ring in the New Year by Celebrating a Native Oak

Ring in the New Year by Celebrating a Native Oak

The oak trees in our area are enthusiastically producing acorns this year. Scientists have many theories as to the reason for mast year...

Jan 8, 20241 min read

Root Pruning Demonstration

Root Pruning Demonstration

Root Pruning Demonstration

On December 19, Dr. Jim Foret (pictured above), a retired environmental scientist from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a ...

ANPP Volunteers

Jan 1, 20242 min read

Your Native Garden Calendar - January 2024

By Dan Weintritt and Friends

ANPP Volunteers

Jan 1, 20243 min read

October to-do list

October to-do list

October to-do list

Phyllis Griffard

Oct 4, 20230 min read

February is tree planting and transplanting Month

February is tree planting and transplanting Month

February is tree planting and transplanting Month

By: Phyllis Giffard Putting plants in the ground before the end of February while the tops are dormant gives the roots a head start...

Feb 1, 20221 min read

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