Ongoing

Botanica: Gardens, Landscapes, and Plant Medicines in South Louisiana

Cabildo/Louisiana State Museum. Until Sunday May 10, 2026 This exhibition explores the cultural meaning of Louisiana medicinal plants and how historically based understandings of them are evolving under the threat of climate change and land loss. Guest curators Rachel Breunlin and Monique Verdin collaborate with herbalists, artists, gardeners, and scholars to place into context stories […]

Every Friday: Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project

Big Lake, City Park  7 Freiderichs Ave

Put your gardening skills to work (and learn some new ones) on Fridays 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Big Lake Native Plant Trail in New Orleans City Park (the trail is near the boat and bike rental on Friedrichs Avenue). Pull weeds, prune, plant, and work with some of the most knowledgeable gardeners around. City Park provides […]