CREST · Culture of Cleanliness
Volunteer Sign-Up: Lake Forest Corridor Beautification Day, Part 2
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 8:00–10:30 AM
Meet in the parking lot of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, 9801 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127
What we'll do
- Tree planting along Lake Forest Blvd between Bundy Rd and Read Blvd, funded by the 2026 Parks & Parkways Tree Planting Grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation
- Storm drain cleaning and debris removal
- Light landscaping
- 311 reports on problems we find: broken drainage, abandoned cars, streetlight outages, overgrown lots
What to bring
- Closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A refillable water bottle
Tools are provided. Partners: Deep South Center for Environmental Justice and New Orleans ToolBank.