2025 Marsh Mania: Freshwater Marsh Planting at Armand Bayou

Get Connected Icon Happens On Sep 27, 2025
Get Connected Icon 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM (includes breakfast)
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Description

For the first decade of Marsh Mania's history, GBF regularly partnered with Armand Bayou Nature Center to bring back imperiled marshes. Now, we’re making history together again.

Be part of one of the first freshwater marsh plantings to take place in ABNC's protected habitat zone, an area safeguarded by GBF through conservation easement monitoring and community events like Marsh Mania.

Your efforts will help create shelter for countless species while also improving the resiliency of our communities through improved flood protection.

Learn More about GBF's Land Conservation at galvbay.org.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Plant native freshwater marsh vegetation in prepared areas
  • Follow instructions from GBF staff and Team Captains
  • Work in muddy, wet conditions — wear clothes and footwear you don’t mind getting dirty
  • Assist with tool and area clean-up after planting
  • Minors must be accompanied and supervised by an registered adult.
  • Carpool with your party; plan to check-in everyone at the same time.

No prior experience necessary; instructions provided onsite.

This site is located near Red Bluff Rd and Kirby Blvd. Directions will be provided in advance of event. 

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 12 and 99.
Get Connected Icon Is Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Sep 28, 2025
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: The Volunteer Coordinator will notify you by email with any weather-related information that will impact the event. We typically confirm weather plans 48-24hrs in advance when faced with inclement weather.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon Bring: refillable water bottle, sunscreen, bug repellent, sunglasses, hat.
Get Connected Icon Accompanied Minors only.
Get Connected Icon Dress for outdoor, wet, and muddy conditions.
Get Connected Icon Closed-toe shoes required — old sneakers, water shoes, or wading boots work best (no Crocs, KEENs, or flip-flops).