FRIENDS OF
JEFFERSON THE BEAUTIFUL
EVENTS
November 15, 2025 Tree Giveaway for Jefferson Parish Residents
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Lafreniere Park Shelter 7 &8
ID Required
December 4, 2025 Annual Meeting - Lafreniere Park Foundation Ctr.
11:30 AM LUNCH - 12:00 PM MEETING
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful provides a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year through collaboration with experts in the horticulture field.
CAREY HAMMETT
TREE SCHOOL
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A free, comprehensive, accredited one day seminar on all aspects of urban arboriculture. The program is held each year at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. To become a sponsor, please email friendsofjeffersonthebeautiful@gmail.com. The next Tree School will be held in the fall of 2026. More details to follow.
EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS
Informative meetings with speakers on topics of civic and horticultural interest, produced several times during the year. Thank you to all of our members and guests who attended our most recent meeting. Stay tuned for information on upcoming meetings/events this summer and fall. The next meeting will be our annual meeting held on December 4th at Lafreniere Park. Reservation required.
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DEDICATION CEREMONY
A tree dedication ceremony is held during the year for those who have had a tree planted in honor or memory of a loved one. Trees are planted in Lafreniere Park and a memorial plaque is dispalyed in the foundation center at Lafreniere with the name of the person or family the tree is dedicated in memory or honor of a loved one.
IN THE NEWS
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Why Trees are so Important....
Cruising Along the Flyways of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley | Arbor Day Foundation
