Arbor Day -- January, 2017
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In observance of Arbor Day, Bayou Vista Garden Club members planted a Japanese Magnolia on Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista. The tree was dedicated to Donna Bucci for her service as BVGC President for 2015-2017. The Japanese magnolia, or saucer magnolia, is deciduous and opens its fat, furry flower buds in February or March before the foliage emerges. The flowers are large and showy and come in a variety of colors, such as white, lavender-pink, rose-purple, dark reddish purple and light yellow. The Latin name for the Japanese magnolia is Magnolia x soulangiana. The “x” in the middle of the name indicates that this is a hybrid rather than a true species.
Arbor Day -- January, 2016
In observance of Arbor Day, Bayou Vista Garden Club members planted 3 bald cypress trees at the Bayou Vista Community Center. The trees were donated by a generous Bayou Vista resident. Louisiana designated bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) as the official state tree in 1963. Unlike most conifers (which are evergreens), the bald cypress is deciduous (it loses its needles in the fall - giving the tree a "bald" appearance). It is a majestic tree that grows in many parts of Louisiana, particularly in swampy areas.
BVGC Arbor Day Chairman Donna Richard also presented a program to Mrs. Kayla Perry's Pre-K class at Bayou Vista Elementary School. She read the book A Frightened Frog: An Environmental Tale. The book was written by Brenda Moore, Jean Ohlmann, and the National Garden Club, Inc. and illustrated by Emily Lackey. Richard also provided an activity handout for each student.
BVGC donated the books The Frightened Frog and The Tree Farmer authored by Chuck Leavell and Nicholas Cravotta and illustrated by Rebecca Bleau to the BVES library.
Bayou Vista Garden Club recently planted and dedicated a bald cypress tree at Bayou Vista Elementary School in memory of Mr. Dewey "Boo" Boudreaux. Cypress Trees were distributed at Mr. Boudreaux's funeral in 2015. His family gave them out in his memory because he was part of planting Cypress Trees with Morgan City's 2000 Cypress Tree Project.
BVGC Arbor Day Chairman Donna Richard also presented a program to Mrs. Kayla Perry's Pre-K class at Bayou Vista Elementary School. She read the book A Frightened Frog: An Environmental Tale. The book was written by Brenda Moore, Jean Ohlmann, and the National Garden Club, Inc. and illustrated by Emily Lackey. Richard also provided an activity handout for each student.
BVGC donated the books The Frightened Frog and The Tree Farmer authored by Chuck Leavell and Nicholas Cravotta and illustrated by Rebecca Bleau to the BVES library.
Bayou Vista Garden Club recently planted and dedicated a bald cypress tree at Bayou Vista Elementary School in memory of Mr. Dewey "Boo" Boudreaux. Cypress Trees were distributed at Mr. Boudreaux's funeral in 2015. His family gave them out in his memory because he was part of planting Cypress Trees with Morgan City's 2000 Cypress Tree Project.
Arbor Day--January, 2015
Tree Dedication to Donna Bucci, BVGC President 2013-2015
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Book Reading on Arbor Day to BVES Kindergarten by Donna Richard, Arbor Day Chairman
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In observance of Arbor Day, Bayou Vista Garden Club members planted
a tree at Bayou Vista Elementary School.
The tree was dedicated to honor Donna Bucci for her service as BVGC
President from 2013-2015, The Cow Oak (Quercus michauxii), also know as a Swamp
Chestnut, is native to wetlands and bottomlands in the Southern and Central
United States. The acorns provide food
for wildlife and livestock, especially cows.
BVGC Arbor Day Chairman Donna Richard also presented a program to the BVES kindergarten students. She read the book Arbor Day by Rebecca Rissman, which was donated to BVES. Richard exhibited a specimen tree and each student was given an activity sheet and acorns. BVGC also donated the book What's That Tree? by Tony Russell, which is a beginner's guide to tree identification.
BVGC Arbor Day Chairman Donna Richard also presented a program to the BVES kindergarten students. She read the book Arbor Day by Rebecca Rissman, which was donated to BVES. Richard exhibited a specimen tree and each student was given an activity sheet and acorns. BVGC also donated the book What's That Tree? by Tony Russell, which is a beginner's guide to tree identification.
Arbor Day -- January, 2014
In observance of Arbor Day, Bayou Vista Garden Club members gathered
on Southeast Boulevard to plant an oriental saucer magnolia tree (magnolia x soulangiana "Jane"). This deciduous magnolia blooms in April-May
with reddish-purple flowers It tolerates
poorly drained, heavy clay soil or dry areas.
In attendance from left are BVGC member Dawn Thomason, President Donna
Bucci, Arbor Day Chairman Donna Richard, member Ann Breaux with youth Reagan
Breaux, Rebecca Cronier, Shannon Breaux, member Jo Ann Ryan, and Janice Verret
(not pictured).
Arbor Day -- January, 2013
Tree Dedication
As part of Arbor Day observance, Bayou Vista Garden Club members gathered at Claire House on Southeast Boulevard to dedicate a recently planted Shumard Oak. The tree was dedicated to honor Gloria Roy for her service as Bayou Vista Garden Club President from 2011-2013. The Shumard oak is a native of Louisiana and one of the largest species in the southern red oak group which makes it an excellent shade tree. The fruit is an important component of the diets of numerous species of songbirds and other wildlife. In attendance from left are BVGC President Gloria Roy, BVGC members Jo Ann Ryan, Marge Williams, Donna Bucci, and Janice Verret (not pictured). Representing Claire House are Jerilyn Breaux and Beth Duet. |
Bayou Vista Elementary School--Arbor Day Program
Ann Breaux, Bayou Vista Garden Club Youth Committee Chairperson, celebrated Arbor Day with the kindergarten students at Bayou Vista Elementary School. Students in Ms. Lipari, Ms. Dolci, and Ms. Hebert’s classes listened to Sun, Seed, Soil : Earth's Recipe for Food. Author Cris Peterson and photographer David R Lundquist describe and illustrate the seemingly miraculous process by which air and water combine with seed, soil, and sun to create nearly all the food that we consume. It brings wonder and clarity to the students on the subject of agriculture--celebrating the cycle of growth, harvest, and renewal. The Kindergarten classes had planted green onions in the Teaching Garden installed on the BVES school grounds in the Fall.
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Arbor Day, 2012
In observance of Arbor Day, Bayou Vista Garden Club members planted two Oriental Magnolias on Southeast Boulevard. The Magnolia soulangeana,commonly known as the saucer or tulip magnolia, blooms on a bare tree in early spring with the deciduous leaves expanding shortly thereafter, lasting through summer until autumn. As part of BVGC civic development, the flowerbeds were weeded and the trees were pruned and mulched along Southeast Boulevard. Ten Nandina Domestica shrubs will also be planted at the Bayou Vista Community Center. Pictured from left are BVGC Civic Development committee members Jean Chauvin, Chairman Donna Bucci, Jo Ann Ryan, and BVGC President Gloria Roy. Also assisting was Janice Verret.
Arbor Day, 2011
As part of Arbor Day observance, Bayou Vista Garden Club members gathered at the Bayou Vista Community Center to dedicate a recently planted Savannah Holly. The tree was dedicated to Janice Verret in honor of her service as Bayou Vista Garden Club President from 2007-2011. The Savannah Holly (Illex x attenuate “Savannah”) is a native of North America and is ideal as a street tree. In addition, the grounds surrounding the Bayou Vista Community Center are a dedicated bird sanctuary and this evergreen tree will provide additional food and shelter for this bird habitat.
Pictured from left are BVGC members Marge Williams, Janice Verret, Della Topham, Donna Richard, and Gloria Roy. |
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 Arbor Day 2010--Savannah Hollies planted along Belleview Drive. |
 Arbor Day 2010 -- NGC 'Penny Pines' Project at Bayou Vista Elementary School |
