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SUMMARY:Prune and Pull Lafitte Greenway
DESCRIPTION:PULL & PRUNE –  Volunteer days are on the second Tuesday of the month and alternate monthly between the Lafitte Greenway Roundabout and Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center. Local garden consultants and native plants maintenance team leaders Whimscapes are on hand to direct the work. No sign up required. \n\nTUESDAY\, DECEMBER 9\,  Pull & Prune 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Lafitte Greenway Roundabout (Lafitte Greenway at Norman C. Francis Parkway in New Orleans). The greenway is a 2.6-mile bike and pedestrian path that connects neighborhoods\, serves as a transportation corridor\, and features stormwater management practices.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/prune-and-pull-lafitte-greenway/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20251126T214758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T214913Z
UID:5553-1765011600-1765022400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:December NPI MEETING WITH TOUR AND PAPER-MAKING WORKSHOP AT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION:NPI MEETING WITH TOUR AND PAPER-MAKING WORKSHOP AT XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA\, 3520 LOWERLINE STREET\, NEW ORLEANS – Recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus and dedicated to planting natives on its campus\, Xavier University is a showplace for Louisiana greenery AND is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2025! \nMeet\, greet\, explore the Native Art Garden at the Art Village\, and learn how to make paper from native plants from a Xavier professor (see the campus map for Art Village and parking locations). As always\, anyone and everyone (NPI member or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and to share native plants and seeds.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/5553/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20251126T221018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T221018Z
UID:5561-1764806400-1765065599@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Vote for NPI board members
DESCRIPTION:VOTE NATIVE – NPI members can vote digitally or in person for NPI president\, secretary\, and two  members of the board of directors December 4-6. To check your membership status or to join NPI\, go to the NPI Join It link. \n\nVOTE ONLINE – NPI member can vote via a digital ballot that will be sent to all NPI members on Thursday\, December 4. Digital voting ends at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday\, December 6.\nVOTE IN PERSON – NPI members can vote in person at the December 6 meeting (see the For Your Calendar section above).
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/vote-for-npi-board-members/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20251105T035526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T041319Z
UID:5521-1762873200-1762880400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Pull & Prune at Rosa Keller Library
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/pull-prune-at-rosa-keller-library/
LOCATION:Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center\, 4300 South Broad in New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70114-1389\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20250920T233445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T233445Z
UID:5476-1760630400-1760641200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Planting at Lafitte Greenway Roundabout
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 16\, Plant 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Lafitte Greenway Roundabout (Lafitte Greenway at Norman C. Francis Parkway in New Orleans). The greenway is a 2.6-mile bike and pedestrian path that connects neighborhoods\, serves as a transportation corridor\, and features stormwater management practices. At the planting party NPI will help add 20 native species to the roundabout garden: the Greenway is about to get a whole lot greener! BONUS: The Crescent City Farmers Market happens on the Greenway at Lafitte Avenue and Norman C. Francis Parkway 3:00-7:00 p.m. on October 16 too!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/planting-at-lafitte-greenway-roundabout/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20250920T233033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T233033Z
UID:5474-1760461200-1760468400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Pull & Prune will go on!
DESCRIPTION:Pull & Prune 5:00-7:00 p.m.on Tuesday\, October 16th at the Lafitte Greenway Roundabout (Lafitte Greenway at Norman C. Francis Parkway in New Orleans) in preparation for planting on Thursday the 16th.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/pull-prune-will-go-on/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20250920T232021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T232021Z
UID:5472-1760173200-1760184000@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:NPI MEETING WITH MIYAWAKI MICROFOREST TOUR     GARDEN OF THE 21st CENTURY
DESCRIPTION:The garden’s Bonnie-Kate Walker will guide a walk through the 3\,000-square-foot Miyawaki microforest\, now in its first year of growth in the Lower Ninth Ward. The garden is a condensed bottomland hardwood ecoregion with cypress\, tupelo\, live oak\, and hackberry. This small but mighty native forest restoration project is a community-led effort that serves as a research model for future climate resilience projects. Here’s a sneak peek at the microforest and more about its background and our guide. As always\, anyone and everyone (NPI member or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and to share native plants and seeds. \n2640 LAMANCHE\, NEW ORLEANS
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/npi-meeting-with-miyawaki-microforest-tour-garden-of-the-21st-century/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20250814T214109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T214109Z
UID:5375-1759568400-1759600800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Fall Garden Show in New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:The New Orleans Fall Garden show will take place for one day\, Saturday\, October 4th\, 2025 in City Park. \nThe Botanical Garden will be alive with gardening gurus from all over the southeast. The event features 50+ vendors exhibiting common and exotic plants as well as various gardening paraphernalia. \n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/fall-garden-show-in-new-orleans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20250904T185327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T185327Z
UID:5414-1758358800-1758369600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:NPI MEETING WITH NATURE WALK & PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:The Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association is going all in on native plants! This beautiful historic neighborhood wants to increase biodiversity and green space one block at a time\, so NPI has been invited to help residents learn about ethically collecting and propagating native seeds. As always\, anyone and everyone (NPI member or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and to share native plants and seeds. \nMeet at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH\, 2624 BURGUNDY STREET\, NEW ORLEANS\n9:00-10:30 a.m.   Urban nature walk with NPI Board Member Helen Sierminski\, who’ll introduce us to birds\, plants\, and people.\n10:30 a.m.-noon     Plant propagation workshop led by Ellie of New Orleans City Park Pelican Greenhouse: inland sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) and blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) seeds and beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) cuttings. \nBring your own seed tray and or pots\, if you can.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/npi-meeting-with-nature-walk-plant-propagation-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115140
CREATED:20250904T190647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T190647Z
UID:5417-1757437200-1757444400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Note that pulling and pruning now happens on second Tuesdays  (previously on second Wednesdays) and that times are now 5:00-7:00 p.m.\nTuesday\, September 9\, Pull & Prune 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 South Broad in New Orleans). The garden features a bioswale with native plants and trees that reduces stormwater runoff\, brightens the neighborhood with year-round blooms and pollinators\, and showcases the teamwork of NPI\, the New Orleans Public Library system\, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans\, and the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/5417/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250615T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T202005Z
UID:5364-1753520400-1753531200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:SEED PACKING & DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT THE MATERIAL INSTITUTE
DESCRIPTION:SEED PACKING & DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT THE MATERIAL INSTITUTE\, 2120 PORT STREET\, NEW ORLEANS – The Material Institute is a nonprofit center that focuses on learning and collaboration from art to music to gardening. The institute will host NPI in a cool and comfy indoor space to break down seed heads\, pack giveaway seeds into envelopes\, put info stickers on the envelopes\, and enjoy “Native Seeds: Supplying Restoration\,” a documentary about the native seed supply chain in the western United States. No sign-up required. Meet at the community garden across the street from the Material Institute; seed packing and documentary screening will be inside the institute (see photos above; institute entrance is the door on the right with the red outline in the photo).
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/seed-packing-documentary-screening-at-the-material-institute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250615T202414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T032222Z
UID:5367-1752084000-1752091200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Pull & Prune 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Pull & Prune  at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 South Broad in New Orleans). The garden features a bioswale with native plants and trees that reduces stormwater runoff\, brightens the neighborhood with year-round blooms and pollinators\, and showcases the teamwork of NPI\, the New Orleans Public Library system\, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans\, and the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/pull-prune-500-700-p-m-at-rosa-f-keller-library-and-community-center/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250615T201653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T201653Z
UID:5362-1751101200-1751112000@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:NPI Meeting at Longue Vue Gardens
DESCRIPTION:NPI MEETING AT LONGUE VUE HOUSE & GARDENS\, 7 BAMBOO ROAD\, NEW ORLEANS – Meet at the gatehouse (follow the link above and scroll down for a map) for a tour of the Wild Garden led by plant experts from Whimscapes and Chris and Sophie from Longue Vue. If you’re wondering what plants we’re likely to see at their summertime best\, check out Longue Vue’s “What’s in Bloom?” webpage. As always\, anyone and everyone (NPI member or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and to share native plants and seeds.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/npi-meeting-at-longue-vue-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250321T100919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T032842Z
UID:4737-1750406400-1758276000@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Every Friday: Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project
DESCRIPTION:Put your gardening skills to work (and learn some new ones) on Fridays 8:00-10:00 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 tools\, clean gloves\, water\, and insect repellent or you can bring your own. Pick a Friday (or two? or more?) and sign up at the City Park Conservancy Volunteer Calendar of Events webpage. If you have questions\, email team leaders Susan Norris-Davis or Jennifer Prout.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/every-friday-big-lake-native-plant-trail-restoration-project/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250511T114047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T151038Z
UID:5266-1749661200-1749664800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Lafitte Greenway NPI Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Whimscapes guides NPI volunteers in nurturing our beloved roundabout native garden at Lafitte Greenway! Roll up your sleeves for a rewarding morning of community weeding that helps our local ecosystem thrive. Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts\, learn about native plant care\, and make a visible difference in our shared green space. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and help us keep this urban oasis blooming beautifully. Together\, we’ll ensure our native plants have room to flourish while enjoying fresh air\, good company\, and the satisfaction of environmental stewardship. See you there! \n\nPlease meet at Greenway Plaza\, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy.\nFor safety\, please wear closed-toe shoes.\nGloves\, tools\, and snacks will be provided.\n\n\n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/lafitte-greenway-weeding-the-roundabout-native-garden/
LOCATION:Lafitte Greenway\, Greenway Plaza\, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250430T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T150439Z
UID:5139-1748678400-1748703600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Turtle Cove Research Station Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This members-only Field Trip will include a pontoon boat ride down Pass Manchac\, during which we will learn about the natural history of the physical environment\, environmental history (social\, economic\, and cultural aspects)\, impacts of cypress deforestation and ecosystem restoration\, and physical and socioeconomic impacts of and solutions to wetland loss and coastal erosion. We can expect to see a variety of flora and fauna\, including alligators\, snakes\, birds\, mammals\, fish\, and invertebrates.  \nAfterwards\, attendees may wish to go on to a walk on the Joyce Wildlife Management Area SwampWalk. \nReserve your spot here!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/turtle-cove-research-station-field-trip/
LOCATION:turtle cove research station
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250321T095539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T100421Z
UID:4735-1747238400-1747245600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Keller Pull & Prune
DESCRIPTION:SECOND WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH: ROSA KELLER PULL & PRUNE – Local garden consultants Whimscapes are leading the native plants maintenance team at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 South Broad in New Orleans). You’re invited to join the monthly “Pull & Prune” 4:00-6:00 p.m. on April 9 and May 14\, The garden features a bioswale with native plants and trees that reduces stormwater runoff\, brightens the neighborhood with year-round blooms and pollinators\, and showcases the teamwork of NPI\, the New Orleans Public Library system\, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans\, and the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/rosa-keller-pull-prune-2/
LOCATION:Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center\, 4300 South Broad in New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70114-1389\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250401T205759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T210020Z
UID:5157-1744452000-1744473600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Open house at the Iris Island Nursery
DESCRIPTION:The Open House at the Iris Island Nursery\, inside City Park\,  is the event we point to all year. An acre of blooming Louisiana iris cultivars and species! You can’t see a sight like this anywhere else! 10 AM – 4 PM\,\nSaturday\, April 12. Free!\nWe need some member help with the Open House. At 8 AM before visitors come at 10\nAM\, we need people to help deadhead the irises. It is just a matter of pinching off the \nspent flowers. The display will look immensely better for visitors. It’s a quick\, easy task but\nwe have a lot of space to cover!\nHere’s a video preview of the island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzcytuPb8Dw\nGet directions here: https://tinyurl.com/yc5ud9cd
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/open-house-at-the-iris-island-nursery/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250313T092744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T094224Z
UID:4727-1744214400-1744221600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Keller Pull & Prune
DESCRIPTION:SECOND WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH: ROSA KELLER PULL & PRUNE – Local garden consultants Whimscapes are leading the native plants maintenance team at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 South Broad in New Orleans). You’re invited to join the monthly “Pull & Prune” 4:00-6:00 p.m. on April 9 and May 14\, The garden features a bioswale with native plants and trees that reduces stormwater runoff\, brightens the neighborhood with year-round blooms and pollinators\, and showcases the teamwork of NPI\, the New Orleans Public Library system\, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans\, and the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/rosa-keller-pull-prune/
LOCATION:Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center\, 4300 South Broad in New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70114-1389\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250406T204157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T211038Z
UID:5149-1744128000-1744138800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:LOUISIANA IRIS DAY AT LONGUE VUE
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday evening\, April 8\, from 4 PM to 7 PM\, we return to Longue Vue for an early\ngathering in the Wild Garden. This event is free to members of Greater New Orleans Iris Society and Longue Vue with registration. \nSimply go to https://13403a.blackbaudhosting.com/13403a/Iris-Day.\nThis is a laid-back event\, with refreshments\, a chance to stroll through the irises and other\nplants in the Wild Garden and talk to like-minded folks.\nBe sure to register!!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/louisiana-iris-day-at-longue-vue/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250401T204846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T204846Z
UID:5153-1743935400-1743935400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Talk at Longue Vue by the Curator of Briarwood\, the Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Greater New Orleans Iris Society (GNOIS) and Longue Vue House and Garden are hosting Bayli Q. Brossette\, the Curator of Briarwood\, the Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve\, for a Sunday morning\, 10:30 AM. April 6 talk in the Playhouse at Longue Vue.\nAdmission is free.\nBriarwood is an important historical site for Louisiana irises and native\nplants. Take a look at the GNOIS website page on Bayli and Briarwood\,\nand come meet her. https://louisianairisgnois.com/bayli/.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/talk-at-longue-vue-by-the-curator-of-briarwood-the-caroline-dormon-nature-preserve/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250324T125441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T125549Z
UID:4918-1743757200-1743955200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:2025 Spring Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for education programs\, plant sales\, music\, and more: it’s THE spring event for plant people! The NPI booth will help gardeners corral those dad-blasted bad weeds that are whooping it up in our gardens by showcasing the NPI website’s Good Weed\, Bad Weed database. Saddle up and lend a hand\, partner: VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED on Friday afternoon (April 4) to load in display and supplies and set up the booth\, to staff the booth on Saturday and Sunday\, and to load out display and supplies on Sunday. Sign up to volunteer here!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/2025-spring-garden-show/
LOCATION:City Park Botanical Garden
CATEGORIES:garden show,Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20250321T101326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T101326Z
UID:4741-1742720400-1742731200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION:At the University of New Orleans Fine Arts Woodlot (corner of Founders Road and Levee Road on the UNO Campus). Become a conservation hero in just three hours: pack up your garden tools\, roll up your sleeves\, pull on your gloves\, and join the team to make life better for the birds\, insects\, and other critters at the Woodlot.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/volunteer-work-day/
LOCATION:UNO Fine Arts Woodlot\, Founders Road\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20241110T220652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T224215Z
UID:3904-1733562000-1733569200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting at Audubon Nature Center\, 11000 Lake forest Blvd.\, New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Agenda includes election for two-year terms for NPI vice president\, treasurer\, and one board member. \nSpecial speaker: Margaret Fegan shares her NPI-sponsored attendance at the 2024 Cullowhee Native Plant Conference in North Carolina. \nAfter the election and Margaret’s talk\, we’ll stroll the nature center grounds to identify native plants. As always\, anyone (NPI members or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and stick around afterwards to share native plants and seeds. However\, this time\, space is limited to 40 people in the meeting room. It will be first come first served.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/membership-meeting-at-audubon-nature-center-11000-lake-forest-blvd-new-orleans/
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SUMMARY:Native plant garden clean up at Keller Library
DESCRIPTION:Come join a team of volunteers to help clean up the native plant garden at the Keller Library\, 4300 S. Broad. \nBring your gloves\, hats\, water and love of native plants for a 2 hour fun session. You may come away with some native seeds!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/native-plant-garden-clean-up-at-keller-library/
LOCATION:Rosa Keller Library\, 4300 S Broad Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T090000
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UID:3898-1729933200-1729940400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:NPI membership meeting
DESCRIPTION:NPI membership meeting at the Bucktown shoreline. Jason\, from the office of ecosystem and coastal management of Jefferson parish\, will give a guided tour for  members. More details to come.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/3898/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T150000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Bayou Lafourche\, Saturday October 12\, 7 am to 3 pm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by BTNEP\, this event offers an immersive and unique view of Bayou Lafourche and a chance to explore one of the most important waterways of our estuary\, offering a 15-mile paddle starting in Napoleonville\, and a 9.5-mile paddle starting in Labadieville/Thibodaux. Both paddles will end at the Nicholls Bayou Side Park pavilion located across the street from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at 914 E. First St. in Thibodaux. The first shuttle/launch from Napoleonville will begin at 7:15 am\, and the second shuttle/launch from Labadieville/Thibodaux will begin at 9:30 am. We anticipate paddlers will arrive at the Nicholls pavilion around 12 – 1 pm. The paddle will be followed with free food and refreshments\, and live music by the Cajun Music Preservation Society at the pavilion. \n\nDEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 4\, 2024! To ensure you receive an event t-shirt\, please register by September 27\, 2024.\nThis year’s registration is $50 per paddler\, and $20 for paddlers 12 and under. ALL minors (17 and below) must be registered by and accompanied by an adult of 18 years or older. All paddlers will be responsible for coordinating their own kayak/canoe/pirogue and life vest for use. Participants will not be allowed in the water without a life vest. If you need to rent a kayak\, please contact Geaux Paddle at geaux-paddle.com or by phone at 985-324-0576 and mention BTNEP’s Paddle Bayou Lafourche.\n\nIf you have any issues registering or need more information\, please email us at info@btnep.org or call us at 985.447.0868.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/paddle-bayou-lafourche-saturday-october-12-7-am-to-3-pm/
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CREATED:20241003T001645Z
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SUMMARY:PULL and PRUNE at the Keller library
DESCRIPTION:All interested volunteers ready to pull weeds and prune plants are invited to participate at Keller Library\, 4300 S. Broad\, New Orleans on Wed.\, Oct. 9th\, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Bring water\, gloves\, hat\, etc. \n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/pull-and-prune-at-the-keller-library/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115141
CREATED:20240822T233116Z
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UID:3857-1728118800-1728230400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Fall Garden Fest City Park New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for plant and garden product exhibits and sales\, educational programs\, music\, arts & crafts\, cooking demonstrations and MORE. 1 Palm Drive New Orleans\, LA 70124 504-482-4888
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/fall-garden-fest-city-park-new-orleans/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
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CREATED:20240822T003317Z
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SUMMARY:LSU Hilltop Arboretum PLANTFEST! 2024
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 2\, 2024 (members-only sale)\nSaturday and Sunday\, October 5-6\, 2024 (public sale)\n \nBATON ROUGE\, LA – The LSU Hilltop Arboretum will hold its annual fall PLANTFEST! on Saturday\, October 5\, from 9am-4 pm and Sunday\, October 6\, from 12-4 pm at LSU Hilltop Arboretum\, 11855 Highland Road in Baton Rouge. Current Friends of Hilltop members will receive an invitation to the Members-Only Sale on Wednesday\, October 2\, from 9 am – 6 pm where shoppers will have the first pick of plants.\n  \nCelebrating decades of masterfully connecting people and plants in the unique\, natural space that is the LSU Hilltop Arboretum\, PLANTFEST! will feature over 300 species of native and traditional trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, vines\, ferns\, ornamentals\, and grasses\, for purchase\, sourced from reputable and trusted nurseries in Louisiana. Hilltop “plant experts” will be on hand to assist with your plant selections and offer advice\, whether you are looking to compose a stunning plant vignette\, attract butterflies\, or grow more natives in your landscape. Purchase a commemorative PLANTFEST! t-shirt and browse our unique collection of gently used eclectic wares at the “Yarden” sale. Visit the children’s tent for crafts\, fall-inspired activities\, and take-home treats for your young ones. We believe there is truly something for everyone at Hilltop! All purchases are tax-free during the sale. \nBecome a Friends of Hilltop member by Thursday\, September 26\, to receive access to the Members-Only Sale and discounts at PLANTFEST! Members at the $50 Azalea level and above will receive free admission to the PLANTFEST! Teaser on Sunday\, September 29. \n\nA list of plants being offered at PLANTFEST! will be published online the week prior to the sale  www.lsu.edu/hilltop.\n\n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/lsu-hilltop-arboretum-plantfest-2024/
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