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SUMMARY:Prune and Pull Rosa Keller Library
DESCRIPTION: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/prune-and-pull-rosa-keller-library-2/
LOCATION:Rosa Keller Library\, 4300 S Broad Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20260209T013020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T013020Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Packing At Beanlandia
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on in habitat restoration by helping NPI process native seeds that will be distributed across the area; it’s a great way to meet other gardeners and share your love of Louisiana’s blooming beauty. No sign-up required.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/seed-packing-at-beanlandia/
LOCATION:Beanlandia\, 3300 Royal St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20260209T013622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T133715Z
UID:5603-1772809200-1772967600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Native Plant Society Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Grasslands? Forests? Backyard gardens? If it’s a native plant\, the annual conference has it covered. Enjoy outstanding speakers\, fascinating field trips and films\, a silent auction\, info and sales tables from native plant groups from throughout the state\, and of course the chance to meet other native plant enthusiasts. Register by Friday\, February 20\, here- https://www.lnps.org/.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/louisiana-native-plant-society-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Acadian Baptist Center\, 1202 Academy Dr\,\, Eunice\, LA\, 70535\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Louisiana Native Plant Society":MAILTO:info@lnps.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20260209T012549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T014147Z
UID:5591-1772274600-1772290800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Cook-Off For The Coast
DESCRIPTION:NPI joins the coastal restoration party with a booth to give away plants and share native plant information. This free event features live music\, local artists\, kids’ activities\, organizations dedicated to saving Louisiana’s coast\, and a fish and game cooking competition between local chefs. Volunteers are needed to set up\, staff\, and take down the NPI table. Shift times are 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m.; sign up to volunteer here. Even if you can’t volunteer\, stop by the cook-off and help save our coast!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/cook-off-for-the-coast/
LOCATION:Docville Farm\, 5124 East ST. Bernard Highway\, Violet\, LA\, 70092\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20260209T014904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T014904Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening in Longue Vue's Native wildflower path
DESCRIPTION:Go a little wild with volunteer projects in Longue Vue’s native garden on the second to last Thursday of each month. Bring your own water bottle\, gloves\, hat\, and insect repellent. To sign up\, visit the Longue Vue volunteer webpage or email Leigh.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/gardening-in-longue-vues-native-wildflower-path-2/
LOCATION:Longue Vue\, 7 Bamboo Road\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70124\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20260209T014523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T014523Z
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SUMMARY:Every Friday: Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project
DESCRIPTION:Put your gardening skills to work (and learn some new ones) 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-2/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20260209T015127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T015127Z
UID:5615-1770735600-1770742800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Prune and Pull Lafitte Greenway
DESCRIPTION: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-3/
LOCATION:Lafitte Greenway\, Greenway Plaza\, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20251126T221449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T221449Z
UID:5565-1768316400-1768323600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Prune and Pull Rosa Keller Library
DESCRIPTION:TUESDAY\, JANUARY 13\, Pull & Prune 3:00-5:00 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/prune-and-pull-rosa-keller-library/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20251218T225950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T222302Z
UID:5385-1766046600-1766053800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Call for Longue Vue's Wildflower Path
DESCRIPTION:Join us the second to last Thursday of each month\, 8:30 – 10:30 at Longue Vue\, 7 Bamboo Road. \nGardening work will take place along the path of Native Wildflowers. Come dig alongside the garden staff in beautiful Longue Vue’s gardens! \nBring your water bottle\, gloves\, hats\, and any other proper attire. \nFor questions and to sign up\, please email Lee at  lgradiz@longuevue.com
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/volunteer-call-for-longue-vues-wildflower-path/
LOCATION:LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20251126T222720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T222720Z
UID:5567-1766046600-1766053800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Gardening in Longue Vue's Native wildflower path
DESCRIPTION:Join us the second to last Thursday of each month\, 8:30 – 10:30 at Longue Vue\, 7 Bamboo Road. \nGardening work will take place along the path of Native Wildflowers. Come dig alongside the garden staff in beautiful Longue Vue’s gardens! \nBring your water bottle\, gloves\, hats\, and any other proper attire. \nFor questions and to sign up\, please email Lee at  lgradiz@longuevue.com
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/gardening-in-longue-vues-native-wildflower-path/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20251126T220551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T220551Z
UID:5559-1765710000-1765717200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Prepping and Planting at Washington Square Park  
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 13\, AND SUNDAY\, DECEMBER 14     11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.     Prepping and Planting at Washington Square Park  (700 Elysian Fields Avenue\, New Orleans)     Join the Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association and New Orleans Parks and Parkways to prep on Saturday\, plant on Sunday\, and create a native plants showplace in one of the city’s most visible public spaces.  No sign up required.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/prepping-and-planting-at-washington-square-park-2/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20251126T215124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T220015Z
UID:5557-1765623600-1765630800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Prepping and Planting at Washington Square Park  
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 13\, AND SUNDAY\, DECEMBER 14     11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.     Prepping and Planting at Washington Square Park  (700 Elysian Fields Avenue\, New Orleans)     Join the Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association and New Orleans Parks and Parkways to prep on Saturday\, plant on Sunday\, and create a native plants showplace in one of the city’s most visible public spaces.  No sign up required.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/prepping-and-planting-at-washington-square-park/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20251126T221307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T221307Z
UID:5563-1765292400-1765299600@npi-gno.org
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/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
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
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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:20260403T165810
CREATED:20250430T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T150439Z
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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:20260403T165810
CREATED:20250321T095539Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165810
CREATED:20250401T205759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T210020Z
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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/
LOCATION:LA
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