Hurricane Katrina - a milestone cemented in the history of New Orleans and the coastal communities impacted by its devastation. Here time is marked by "before Katrina" and "after Katrina", a reminder of what has been lost and all that has happened since. REF was born out of this disaster in an effort to help the recovery efforts the best we could. We worked with local partners to kick start restoration efforts to help return the thousands of acres of wetlands and forests lost, which for many represented their livelihood, identity and culture. And we're still at it. Today we join hands with these communities as we remember. (fb)

This is what the beginning landscape reforestation looks like. A preview of some of our babies getting ready for the 2026 planting season. (fb)