Acorns of Hope 2007
The destruction of trees along the coastal plain of Louisiana during Hurricanes Rita and Katrina has recently been acknowledged as the worst ecological disaster in American history. Erosion is now an immediate threat to those determined to rebuild, as the Gulf of Mexico continues to eat away at the unsecured shoreline. Louisiana native and arborist Bob Thibodeaux recently began a five-year mission to plant 10000 high-quality live oaks along the coast. Arborists and cyclists from across the US and Canada participated in the main event of this year-round project – a 250 mile bike ride with plenty of stops to plant trees, meet locals, and eat some amazing gumbo. This video follows the first year of the Acorns of Hope project. There are thousands of trees left to plant and four more scheduled rides. Get involved @ www.bobstree.com Vote to get this video on Current TV! current.com
09 Was great
I went and got me a tree
we planted bout 12 of em
ï€Anyone interested in coastal restoration efforts should get involved with America’s WETLAND: Campaign to Save Coastal Louisiana. The foundation works to raise public awareness of the impact Louisianas wetland loss has on the state, nation and world and to gain support for efforts to conserve and save coastal Louisiana. Check out the video “Washing Away” and support AWF by subscribing to the channel “marmillionco.”
When are yall coming back so we can make plans ?
dude thats ma grandpa and he’s awesome.
Wow–cool story–keep it up guys! Great film!