Families involved and interested in Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition will gather to share educational activities and games. Various stations will allow small groups to participate in artistic creation, small planting projects, music and readings. Environmental awareness and interfaith connection are the focus on this day. We hope to have interest in kayaking and ...continue reading "The Children Shall Lead Us: Annual Earth Day Celebration"

Members: email npi.gno2019@gmail.com with questions and comments that you would like to be considered at the board meeting.  Please email 3 days before the meeting at the latest.  

Members: email npi.gno2019@gmail.com with questions and comments that you would like to be considered at the board meeting.  Please email 3 days before the meeting at the latest.  

NPI will host a virtual membership meeting where Jennifer Prout will present a on the Big Lake Prairie Planting and its’ progression since install.  More details to come!  

Virtual Presentation via Zoom Tuesday, September 20th  6:30 pm The Design and Planting of the "Prairie Garden" on the Big Lake Native Plant Trail NPI Members will be treated to a first time presentation by Horticulturist Jennifer Prout who researched, designed, implemented and works to maintain one of the best spots on the Big Lake ...continue reading "NOCP Zoom Presentation By Jennifer Prout"

NATIVE PLANT GIVEAWAYS ARE BACK! UNO is joining us as a host for this Giveaway where we will be distributing Partridge Pea and Turk's Cap FOR FREE, on October 1st. Tour the new native garden on campus while you are there.  

Are you ready for cool breezes and the golden glow of fall leaves and flowers? Are you ready for FALL? Welcome the season with NPI at the New Orleans City Park Fall Garden Festival and join the NPI team to host a table and talk native plants with fest goers. NPI will have a display on ...continue reading "Fall Garden Festival at City Park"

At least one free Partridge Pea or Turks Cap plant will be given to each GNO resident at this event while supplies last.  Both of these species are great for birds and pollinators and are easy to find spots for in any garden!

BUGS & BLOOMS HAPPY HOUR 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 3 EVENTBRITE LINK FACEBOOK LINK How does the city manage insects and rodents? What does the inside of a termite mound look like? How many kinds of mosquitoes live in New Orleans, and which ones should you be worried about? Drop by for ...continue reading "BUGS & BLOOMS HAPPY HOUR – 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 3"

BUGS & BLOOMS MEADOW MORNING AND STEWARDSHIP LUNCH 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5 EVENTBRITE LINK FACEBOOK LINK From 9 a.m. to noon, join us in taking care of the native wildflower meadow and rain garden, and to join artist Courtney Egan to make art. We will cut back dead plants, collect ...continue reading "BUGS & BLOOMS  MEADOW MORNING AND STEWARDSHIP LUNCH – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5"

remove invasive plants, create paths, clean up