Zoom Lecture by Jennifer Prout Sept. 19th
Strategies for controlling weeds in a native garden
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Native Plant Giveaway – Lower 9th Ward
1235 Deslonde Street 1235 Deslonde Street, New Orleans, LAThe Lower 9th Ward Homeownership Association and Neighborhood Association are partnering with NPI to give away two of our favorite species of native flowering plants, Cardinal flower and Lemon Bee ...continue reading "Native Plant Giveaway – Lower 9th Ward"
UNO Urban Bird Trail – Quadrant Tree Planting, Work Day 2
UNO WoodlotThe Urban Bird Trail at UNO's campus will be expanded with additional plantings of native trees to an open quadrant adjacent to previous plantings at the Woodlot. Bring Gloves, shovels and good cheer as we work alongside area youth to enhance the wildlife habitat at this lake front haven.
Membership Meeting
UNO Administrative Building Native Garden 6650 Milneburg Road, New Orleans, LAOur first Membership Meeting of the year will start in the native gardens at UNO's Administration Building (6650 Milneburg Road) where a full sun garden is a riot of blooms ...continue reading "Membership Meeting"
SPRING IN THE SWAMP
Saturday, April 8, & Sunday, April 9 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve 6588 Barataria Blvd. Marrero
GIRL SCOUTS TRAILBLAZING ECO BADGE DAY, April 29th
Saturday, April 29 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Bayou Segnette State Park 7777 Westbank Expressway Westwego Join the International Crane Foundation and Girl Scouts Louisiana East to help scouts earn credit towards Outdoor & Environmental Stewardship badges. NPI volunteers are invited to speak about the importance of native plants and to hike with the scouts at the ...continue reading "GIRL SCOUTS TRAILBLAZING ECO BADGE DAY, April 29th"
MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Longue Vue (rescheduled)
Saturday, June 3rd, 9am - 11am Longue Vue House & Gardens 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans Our May 6th Meeting was rained out, so we were able to reschedule this opportunity to meet and see the great wild garden at Longue Vue. So....if you need some gardening inspiration, this is the meeting for you! Tour the beautiful gardens ...continue reading "MEMBERSHIP MEETING, Longue Vue (rescheduled)"
Webinar: “Working with the Weeds” Jennifer Prout
Some volunteer plants are great to keep in the garden and work with. Other unwanted weeds can be easier to eradicate when you understand their weaknesses. Learn how weed management is accomplished at the Big lake Native Plant Trail gardens in New Orleans City Park and other projects by horticulturist Jennifer Prout. Register on Zoom ...continue reading "Webinar: “Working with the Weeds” Jennifer Prout"
Fall Garden Festival October 7th and 8th
City Park Botanical GardenCome see us at the New Orleans Botanical Garden's Fall Garden Fest. Our display will feature lots of information about native gardening.
Membership Meeting at Big Lake Native Plant Trail
Big Lake, City Park 7 Freiderichs AveCome out to see the trail and the great work NPI and City Park volunteers have been doing out there. We will tour the various areas of the trail for a fun and easy morning.
Membership Meeting at Rosa Keller Library
Rosa Keller Library 4300 S Broad Avenue, New Orleans, LAThe Sunflowers and Asters should be in full glory. Come join us for our final meeting of the year! Stay tuned for details, but we will likely do some light ...continue reading "Membership Meeting at Rosa Keller Library"
T-shirt Pick Up Day
A PICK-UP day for your T-shirt Order is scheduled for Saturday, December 16th, from 8am-noon at 5315 St Anthony, New Orleans LA.