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 ...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
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"
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.
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 ...continue reading "Louisiana Natural History Trivia Night!"
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 .
Come join us at Luke’s House Pollinator Garden to plant and weed on Saturday, December 3, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Luke’s House office is at 2023 Simon Bolivar in Central City. Bring work gloves, water, a trowel might help. Contact Wendy Rihner at wrihner@gmail.com with questions.
