Join BREC's Conservation team removing invasive privet at Bayou Manchac Park! Volunteers of all experience levels will work together to restore native habitat by pulling invasive species. BREC will provide gloves, snacks, and all necessary tools.
Come find your special pumpkin this season at the Magnolia Mound Pumpkin Patch! The Friends of Magnolia Mound and the East Baton Rouge Master Gardener volunteers will offer Magnolia Mound pumpkins for sale. Special activities for children will be offered at this family friendly event. Admission free for the First Free Sunday opening.
What do you do after graduation: you walk on Sunshine, of course! The Sunshine Club is here to help bridge the gap for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by offering not only recreational experiences, but life skills and volunteer opportunities. We learn how to be productive members of the community while exploring and learning new things with fun thrown in the mix.
Are you looking to make an impact in your community while making new friends? Join us for our annual Volunteer Resource Fair, where BREC Volunteers, community members, nonprofits, and service organizations come together to build connections and make a difference. Whether you're looking to volunteer, recruit volunteers, or learn about resources that support local causes, this event offers something for everyone. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! MILTON J. WOMACK PARK BALLROOM Sept. 4 / 3-6 p.m.
Become a member of BREC's Green Force and help us create a greener and healthier East Baton Rouge Parish! We are looking for individuals interested in conservation management, and able to contribute at least 15 volunteer hours per year stewarding our conservation areas. Perks include spending time outside, creating a healthier environment, t-shirts, and tax breaks! Volunteers who complete the training will become part of our official volunteer force who are able to work in the field without BREC staff supervision. Lunch provided.
This 6-week session is designed for the needs of riders aged 6 and up with physical, mental, and/or social disabilities. Riders enjoy a one-hour class per week on horseback, while learning stretching exercises, basic equitation, and games. Horseback riding is known to improve physical skills such as core strength, balance, and co-ordination, as well as affecting cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. Each rider is fully supported by trained horses, staff, and volunteers, as well as each other. This can help foster within each participant a sense of community and belonging as a class. Maximum class sizes of 8 riders, with 3 instructors and up to 3 volunteer assistants per rider.