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Virtual Member Meeting

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!  

Native Plant Giveaway! University of New Orleans

UNO Administration Building 6650 Milneburg Road, New Orleans

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.  

Native Plant Giveaway – River Ridge

Winn Dixie Harahan 8601 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge

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

NOMTRCB Headquarters 2100 Leon C. Simon Drive, New Orleans, LA

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

NOMTRCB Headquarters 2100 Leon C. Simon Drive, New Orleans, LA

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"

Volunteer Opportunity Mardi Gras Mix Kit Packing

Ground Krewe Office 3962 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

We will follow on from our seed packing event by assembling kits to make sustainable Native Flower Start Kit Throws. We will collect component pieces into boxes, then seal each box with a sticker. The work will be indoors and seated and the tasks are very simple. Please sign up on the link below. https://www.signupgenius. Grounds ...continue reading "Volunteer Opportunity Mardi Gras Mix Kit Packing"

Board meeting

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.  

Louisiana Natural History Trivia Night!

Skeeta Hawk Brewing 2606 St. Louis Street

Trivia Night hosted by the Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans. Calling all Louisiana nature enthusiasts! Come show off your knowledge of the plants, animals, and landscapes of the Bayou State at our Louisiana Natural History When: Tuesday, November 29th. The trivia match starts at 7 PM, so come a bit early to get ...continue reading "Louisiana Natural History Trivia Night!"

UNO Urban Bird Trail – Quadrant Tree Planting, Work Day 1

UNO Woodlot

The Urban Bird Trail at UNO's campus will be expanded with this additional planting of native trees to an open quadrant on campus, adjacent to previous plantings at the Woodlot. Bring gloves, shovels and good cheer as we work alongside area youth to enhance the wildlife habitat on this lake front haven .