Big Thicket Longleaf Pine Planting #2

Big Thicket National Preserve is expanding the volunteer longleaf pine tree planting efforts to three events this coming winter. Volunteers can join park staff and partners to plant over 20,000 longleaf pine trees in December, January, and February.

“In the past, Big Thicket has only hosted one longleaf pine tree planting event, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, an event that has been taking place in the preserve for over 10 years,” stated Superintendent Wayne Prokopetz. “We are looking to expand the number of trees planted and number of events for volunteers.” The increased number of trees being planted will give Big Thicket a much-needed boost on longleaf pine savannah restoration plans taking place in the preserve.

The first longleaf pine tree planting event is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2021, and is geared towards youth organizations. Youth of all ages are invited to learn more about the preserve while planting longleaf pine trees. The second tree planting event will take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 17, 2022, followed by the planting event on President’s Day, Monday, February 21, 2022.

To learn more about these events, visit https://www.nps.gov/bith/learn/news/2021-11-16-longleaf-planting-events.htm or Call Megan Urban 409-951-6721

For more about the Big Thicket National Preserve, visit www.nps.gov/bith or call the preserve visitor center at (409) 951-6700