Conservation Club

Do you enjoy being outside, getting a little dirty, and leaving a space better than you found it? Then Conservation Club may be the perfect place for you! In 2025, the Conservation Club will be adopting the wooded trails of Moncus Park by removing invasive trees and shrubs and stewarding new native plantings for a happier, healthier trail system!

Dates and Times:

• Tuesday, April 1st, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 6th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 2nd, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 7th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 4th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

FAQ  

What is this club about?

• The Conservation Club provides an outlet for environmental enthusiasts to lend an extra set of hands in preserving Moncus Park’s natural assets.
• Club members will learn from and work alongside key team members and community experts, building lasting relationships and increasing knowledge about park ecosystems and operations.
• Through Conservation Club, we aim to increase knowledge and passion for our environment at Moncus Park and throughout the Acadiana Region.

What do volunteers do on club days?

• Work on fun, informative, and meaningful park improvement projects.
• Learn from subject matter experts and explore the processes behind specific natural systems.
• Receive training from park staff on plant identification.
• Experience the park’s natural assets and the operations behind them.
• Participate in hands-on planting, removal, improvement, and repair projects at the park.

Who should join?

• People of all ages and abilities who are interested in the outdoors.
• Small groups, families, or individuals 16 years or older. (Individuals younger than 16 are welcome but must have adult supervision to join).
• Individuals pursuing experience in outdoor and/or park-related professions.
• Anyone who cares about protecting and enhancing our natural resources.

What kind of commitment does the club entail?

• 2025 Club Days: April 1st, May 6th, September 2nd, October 7th, and November 4th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• All Club participants must sign a park waiver upon arrival.
• Club participants will receive a pass for unpaid parking upon arrival at each session and attendees of multiple workdays will also receive a Moncus Park “VOLUNTEER” t-shirt as a thank you for their commitment to the park.

Join the Conservation Club and see why our wooded trails project has been a fan favorite among past members! This year, we’re excited to offer five opportunities for you to explore, learn, and help maintain our beautiful trail system.

This program is proudly grown and presented by the MJ Sindler Family Fund.