Do you remember the Lorax and "I speak for the trees"? Get a little closer to Lorax level via a program by Certified Urban Community Forester, Rooted Power Collective Program Manager, and Climate Smart Forestry Program Specialist with the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service Trinity Barnes. Trinity will will lead a tree-focused walk and […]
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 […]
Let's get ready for giveaways! Help NPI prep and pack seeds for upcoming events, with experts on hand to provide all the whys and how's. Depending on the weather, the packing party will happen at the Lath House or the Playhouse, located as C and G on this map of Longue Vue. Bonus: All volunteers get free […]
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.
Help maintain NPI's community native gardens: pull weeds, prune overgrown plants, and sometimes collect seeds or plant new species. Whether you're brand new to native gardening or a master gardener, you're welcome to join the Pull & Prune party! Local garden consultants and native plants maintenance team leaders Whimscapes are on hand to direct the work. No sign up, just […]
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 […]
This festival welcomes visitors to the city's most unique urban farms and community growing spaces with plan-it-yourself tours featuring growers, gardens, yoga, music and more. NPI table will be at Sprout NOLA's market at 300 North Broad Street. NPI table hours 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Please email admin@npi-gno.org if you would like to volunteer to represent […]
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 […]
Help maintain NPI's community native gardens: pull weeds, prune overgrown plants, and sometimes collect seeds or plant new species. Whether you're brand new to native gardening or a master gardener, you're welcome to join the Pull & Prune party! Local garden consultants and native plants maintenance team leaders Whimscapes are on hand to direct the work. No sign up, just […]
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 […]
Home to two National Park Service sites and an urban native plant garden, this French Quarter site shows off some of the best of what New Orleans has to offer. Both New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the French Quarter Visitor Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve have exhibits, programs, and […]
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 […]