Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program

Unfortunately, due to the impacts from Hurricane Francine we will have to postpone Saturday’s Native Plant Giveaway at the Nicholls Farm. The event will be rescheduled and announced at a later date. Additionally, Nicholls State University campus will remain closed until Monday, September 16th — our office will remain closed until then.

Our office is closed today and will remain closed through Thursday, September 12th, in anticipation of Hurricane Francine's arrival later today. Our best wishes are with everyone in the storm's path — stay safe!

Our office will be closed tomorrow, September 11th, due to Tropical Storm Francine's impending arrival. Stay safe, everyone!

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, we are canceling today's Farm Friday. But, you can mark your calendars for the next one on October 4th! We hope to see you then 👩🌾

We've got a full calendar this month, and we'd like you to join us! 🗓️ If you're looking to volunteer: ▪Friday, September 6th - Our monthly Farm Friday will be held tomorrow morning from 9 am – 12 pm at the Nicholls Farm/BTNEP Native Plant Nursery, 104 Thoroughbred Park Dr, Thibodaux. Volunteers will be tasked with aiding in general farm chores like weeding, up-potting plants, etc. No registration is necessary! ▪Saturday, September 21st - This year's International Coastal Cleanup, in partnership with Nicholls State University and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, will be held from 10 am - noon at the Elmer's Island Refuge. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 16, 2024. You can find more info and registration here: https://bit.ly/3Tj8wLU Things to do: ▪Saturday, September 14th - Join us at the BTNEP Native Plant Nursery (located at the Nicholls Farm) between 8 am and noon to grab FREE native pollinator plants, shrubs, and trees! A variety of species will be available, including lemon beebalm, standing cypress, Indian blanket flower, wild bergamot, American blanket flower, honey locust, red mulberry, yaupon holly, and buttonbush. ▪Tuesday, September 24th - Our annual White Boot Gala is sold out — thank you for your support of #OurEstuary! Coming soon: ▪Friday, October 4th - Farm Friday at the BTNEP Native Plant Nursery, 9 am - 12 pm ▪Saturday, October 12th - Grab your paddles and hit the water with us for this year's Paddle Bayou Lafourche! We're offering a 9.5 and 15-mile paddle down Bayou Lafourche, and we'll finish the day with free lunch, refreshments, and live music by the Cajun Music Preservation Society. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 4, 2024. To ensure you receive an event t-shirt, please register by September 27, 2024. More info and registration can be found here: https://bit.ly/3WhCcuK

Recently, BTNEP Senior Scientist Andrew Barron visited with several representatives from Midwestern agriculture to discuss faulty home sewage systems' role in the collective issues contributing to the hypoxia zone in the Gulf of Mexico. Dive into the group's search for answers here: https://bit.ly/3zhWeN0

Check it out! BTNEP Director Bren Haase and Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation President Dr. Gary LaFleur were recently featured in a WYES New Orleans "CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES: THE FUTURE FOR THE LOUISIANA COAST" segment to discuss how organizations around Louisiana are preparing future generations for the coastal workforce. Thank you to WYES and Marcia for having us!

BTNEP is now seeking a Deputy Director! To learn more about the position or to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/3yXJTgX The deadline to apply is Monday, September 2, 2024. Please share!

Do you love plants? Helping local wildlife? Free things?! We've got you covered! Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday, September 14th, from 8 am - 12 pm, at the BTNEP Native Plant Nursery (located at the Nicholls Farm) to grab FREE native plants and take a look around our facility! (104 Thoroughbred Park Dr, Thibodaux)

We had a great time at the WYES New Orleans Coastal Expo last weekend! Biological Resources Coordinator Delaina LeBlanc, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator Emily Bonvillain, and Invasive Species and Marine Programs Coordinator Michael Massimi attended to share a bit about our program with visitors. We enjoyed sharing our work and hearing from the citizens of #OurEstuary! In addition, several films from the WYES "CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES: The Louisiana Coast" series were screened, including one that featured Michael and our BTNEP Management Conference. Attendees also heard about coastal issues from a panel of experts, including former BTNEP Director Steve Mathies. BTNEP's Director, Bren Haase, will also be featured in an upcoming installment of the series on Monday, August 26th at 9 pm on WYES to discuss how local organizations are preparing for the future coastal workforce. You can catch a sneak peek here: https://lnkd.in/gCTPNSrJ Thank you to the WYES team for hosting such a fantastic event and advocating for Louisiana's coast!