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SUMMARY:Seed Packing for Mardi Gras with Grounds Krewe
DESCRIPTION:NPI is again partnering with the sustainable Mardi Gras throw non-profit\, Grounds Krewe to provide native flower seeds to grow in their peat pot throws. We have gathered and dried the seed and need help packing those seeds in to envelopes. Stay tuned for sign ups. \n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/we-need-your-help-packing-seeds-for-mardi-gras/
LOCATION:NOLA Brewing\, 3001 Tchoupitoulas
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SUMMARY:The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society Tour of Eunice Prairie and Fall meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society will be having our annual peak blazing star tour of the Eunice Prairie at 8:00 AM on Saturday\, September 7th. The prairie is located at 650 E Magnolia in Eunice (parking lot: 30.4988\, -92.4079). \nThe tour will be followed by our “fall” meeting — starting at 10:30 AM — and we’re glad to say we’re again being welcomed by the Acadian Baptist Center over in Richard\, LA (between Eunice and Church Point) 1202 Academy Dr\, Eunice\, LA. The meeting will be preceded by talks and followed by lunch in their dining room — and I have no doubt that it’ll be just as good as last time! \nThe Acadian Baptist Center has about 90 acres planted with a variety of native species\, comprising a range of different plant communities — including a significant prairie planting that we’ll be sure to check out again! \nHopefully we will get a good show of Liatris (épinette de prairie)\, Arnoglossum (plantain chauvage) and Silphium (plante-boursole).  As always\, please bring plants to donate to the plant auction!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/the-cajun-prairie-habitat-preservation-society-tour-of-eunice-prairie-and-fall-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T080000
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SUMMARY:BTNEP Native Plant Giveaway | Saturday\, September 14\, 2024\, 8 - 12 pm
DESCRIPTION:Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) will give away native plants at the BTNEP native plant nursery/Nicholls Farm\, 906 Thoroughbred Park Dr.\, Thibodaux\, LA  701301
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/btnep-native-plant-giveaway-saturday-september-14-2024-8-12-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240915T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085910
CREATED:20240828T013835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T013835Z
UID:3860-1726407000-1726414200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Creating Overwintering Habitat for Beneficial Insects
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URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/creating-overwintering-habitat-for-beneficial-insects/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085910
CREATED:20230518T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T010319Z
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SUMMARY:more Seed Packing for Mardi Gras at NOLA Brewing
DESCRIPTION:A second round of seed packing for Mardi Gras throws is scheduled with Grounds Krewe at NOLA Brewing. Family and dog friendly!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/more-seed-packing-for-mardi-gras/
LOCATION:NOLA Brewing\, 3001 Tchoupitoulas
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240929T153000
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SUMMARY:PLANTFEST! Teaser 2024
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Dr. Jenneke Visser\nSunday\, September 29\, 2-3:30 pm\n  \n \nDr. Jenneke Visser\, coastal scientist and devoted Hilltop Hodge Podge volunteer will present her “Top 25 Garden Plants” on Sunday\, September 29\, from 2-3:30 pm in the Beverly Brown Coates Auditorium at LSU Hilltop Arboretum\, 11855 Highland Road in Baton Rouge. To put the “tease” in this annual PLANTFEST! pre-quel\, one of each of the plants discussed will be raffled off for purchase. Enter the raffle for your chance to bring home your favorite plant prior to the sale!\nJoin us for a post-program “walkabout” through the Hodge Podge Nursery where the plant arena will be set up with plants in their final nestling place for PLANTFEST! What better occasion to start your plant list and check it twice\, to determine which plants will be naughty or nice in your yard!   \nDr. Jenneke Visser has worked in and researched coastal Louisiana for more than 25 years. In addition to teaching at University of LA Lafayette and serving as Associate Director of the Institute for Coastal and Water Research\, she has been an advisor on several coastal wetland restoration planning efforts and has made significant contributions to restoration outcome forecasting.  Jenneke is a reliable and dedicated Hilltop volunteer and co-authored the Friends of Hilltop Arboretum’s “Native Plant Designation: Definitions\, Methodology\, and Procedure”. \nRegistration is free for members of the Friends of Hilltop at the Azalea ($50) level and above; $25 for the public and members below the Azalea level; and $20 for students. For additional information about PLANTFEST!\, to register for the Teaser\, or to become a member\, visit www.lsu.edu/hilltop or email hilltop@lsu.edu.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/plantfest-teaser-2024/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
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SUMMARY:LSU Hilltop Arboretum PLANTFEST! 2024
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 2\, 2024 (members-only sale)\nSaturday and Sunday\, October 5-6\, 2024 (public sale)\n \nBATON ROUGE\, LA – The LSU Hilltop Arboretum will hold its annual fall PLANTFEST! on Saturday\, October 5\, from 9am-4 pm and Sunday\, October 6\, from 12-4 pm at LSU Hilltop Arboretum\, 11855 Highland Road in Baton Rouge. Current Friends of Hilltop members will receive an invitation to the Members-Only Sale on Wednesday\, October 2\, from 9 am – 6 pm where shoppers will have the first pick of plants.\n  \nCelebrating decades of masterfully connecting people and plants in the unique\, natural space that is the LSU Hilltop Arboretum\, PLANTFEST! will feature over 300 species of native and traditional trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, vines\, ferns\, ornamentals\, and grasses\, for purchase\, sourced from reputable and trusted nurseries in Louisiana. Hilltop “plant experts” will be on hand to assist with your plant selections and offer advice\, whether you are looking to compose a stunning plant vignette\, attract butterflies\, or grow more natives in your landscape. Purchase a commemorative PLANTFEST! t-shirt and browse our unique collection of gently used eclectic wares at the “Yarden” sale. Visit the children’s tent for crafts\, fall-inspired activities\, and take-home treats for your young ones. We believe there is truly something for everyone at Hilltop! All purchases are tax-free during the sale. \nBecome a Friends of Hilltop member by Thursday\, September 26\, to receive access to the Members-Only Sale and discounts at PLANTFEST! Members at the $50 Azalea level and above will receive free admission to the PLANTFEST! Teaser on Sunday\, September 29. \n\nA list of plants being offered at PLANTFEST! will be published online the week prior to the sale  www.lsu.edu/hilltop.\n\n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/lsu-hilltop-arboretum-plantfest-2024/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085910
CREATED:20240822T233116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T210720Z
UID:3857-1728118800-1728230400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Fall Garden Fest City Park New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for plant and garden product exhibits and sales\, educational programs\, music\, arts & crafts\, cooking demonstrations and MORE. 1 Palm Drive New Orleans\, LA 70124 504-482-4888
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/fall-garden-fest-city-park-new-orleans/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085910
CREATED:20241003T001645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T001645Z
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SUMMARY:PULL and PRUNE at the Keller library
DESCRIPTION:All interested volunteers ready to pull weeds and prune plants are invited to participate at Keller Library\, 4300 S. Broad\, New Orleans on Wed.\, Oct. 9th\, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Bring water\, gloves\, hat\, etc. \n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/pull-and-prune-at-the-keller-library/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085910
CREATED:20240808T012334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T012334Z
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SUMMARY:Paddle Bayou Lafourche\, Saturday October 12\, 7 am to 3 pm
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by BTNEP\, this event offers an immersive and unique view of Bayou Lafourche and a chance to explore one of the most important waterways of our estuary\, offering a 15-mile paddle starting in Napoleonville\, and a 9.5-mile paddle starting in Labadieville/Thibodaux. Both paddles will end at the Nicholls Bayou Side Park pavilion located across the street from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at 914 E. First St. in Thibodaux. The first shuttle/launch from Napoleonville will begin at 7:15 am\, and the second shuttle/launch from Labadieville/Thibodaux will begin at 9:30 am. We anticipate paddlers will arrive at the Nicholls pavilion around 12 – 1 pm. The paddle will be followed with free food and refreshments\, and live music by the Cajun Music Preservation Society at the pavilion. \n\nDEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 4\, 2024! To ensure you receive an event t-shirt\, please register by September 27\, 2024.\nThis year’s registration is $50 per paddler\, and $20 for paddlers 12 and under. ALL minors (17 and below) must be registered by and accompanied by an adult of 18 years or older. All paddlers will be responsible for coordinating their own kayak/canoe/pirogue and life vest for use. Participants will not be allowed in the water without a life vest. If you need to rent a kayak\, please contact Geaux Paddle at geaux-paddle.com or by phone at 985-324-0576 and mention BTNEP’s Paddle Bayou Lafourche.\n\nIf you have any issues registering or need more information\, please email us at info@btnep.org or call us at 985.447.0868.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/paddle-bayou-lafourche-saturday-october-12-7-am-to-3-pm/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085910
CREATED:20241008T063501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T063522Z
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SUMMARY:NPI membership meeting
DESCRIPTION:NPI membership meeting at the Bucktown shoreline. Jason\, from the office of ecosystem and coastal management of Jefferson parish\, will give a guided tour for  members. More details to come.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/3898/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241120T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085910
CREATED:20241115T223629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T223629Z
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SUMMARY:Native plant garden clean up at Keller Library
DESCRIPTION:Come join a team of volunteers to help clean up the native plant garden at the Keller Library\, 4300 S. Broad. \nBring your gloves\, hats\, water and love of native plants for a 2 hour fun session. You may come away with some native seeds!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/native-plant-garden-clean-up-at-keller-library/
LOCATION:Rosa Keller Library\, 4300 S Broad Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085910
CREATED:20241110T220652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T224215Z
UID:3904-1733562000-1733569200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting at Audubon Nature Center\, 11000 Lake forest Blvd.\, New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:Agenda includes election for two-year terms for NPI vice president\, treasurer\, and one board member. \nSpecial speaker: Margaret Fegan shares her NPI-sponsored attendance at the 2024 Cullowhee Native Plant Conference in North Carolina. \nAfter the election and Margaret’s talk\, we’ll stroll the nature center grounds to identify native plants. As always\, anyone (NPI members or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and stick around afterwards to share native plants and seeds. However\, this time\, space is limited to 40 people in the meeting room. It will be first come first served.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/membership-meeting-at-audubon-nature-center-11000-lake-forest-blvd-new-orleans/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250321T101326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T101326Z
UID:4741-1742720400-1742731200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Day
DESCRIPTION:At the University of New Orleans Fine Arts Woodlot (corner of Founders Road and Levee Road on the UNO Campus). Become a conservation hero in just three hours: pack up your garden tools\, roll up your sleeves\, pull on your gloves\, and join the team to make life better for the birds\, insects\, and other critters at the Woodlot.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/volunteer-work-day/
LOCATION:UNO Fine Arts Woodlot\, Founders Road\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250324T125441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T125549Z
UID:4918-1743757200-1743955200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:2025 Spring Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for education programs\, plant sales\, music\, and more: it’s THE spring event for plant people! The NPI booth will help gardeners corral those dad-blasted bad weeds that are whooping it up in our gardens by showcasing the NPI website’s Good Weed\, Bad Weed database. Saddle up and lend a hand\, partner: VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED on Friday afternoon (April 4) to load in display and supplies and set up the booth\, to staff the booth on Saturday and Sunday\, and to load out display and supplies on Sunday. Sign up to volunteer here!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/2025-spring-garden-show/
LOCATION:City Park Botanical Garden
CATEGORIES:garden show,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250401T204846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T204846Z
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SUMMARY:Talk at Longue Vue by the Curator of Briarwood\, the Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Greater New Orleans Iris Society (GNOIS) and Longue Vue House and Garden are hosting Bayli Q. Brossette\, the Curator of Briarwood\, the Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve\, for a Sunday morning\, 10:30 AM. April 6 talk in the Playhouse at Longue Vue.\nAdmission is free.\nBriarwood is an important historical site for Louisiana irises and native\nplants. Take a look at the GNOIS website page on Bayli and Briarwood\,\nand come meet her. https://louisianairisgnois.com/bayli/.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/talk-at-longue-vue-by-the-curator-of-briarwood-the-caroline-dormon-nature-preserve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250406T204157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T211038Z
UID:5149-1744128000-1744138800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:LOUISIANA IRIS DAY AT LONGUE VUE
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday evening\, April 8\, from 4 PM to 7 PM\, we return to Longue Vue for an early\ngathering in the Wild Garden. This event is free to members of Greater New Orleans Iris Society and Longue Vue with registration. \nSimply go to https://13403a.blackbaudhosting.com/13403a/Iris-Day.\nThis is a laid-back event\, with refreshments\, a chance to stroll through the irises and other\nplants in the Wild Garden and talk to like-minded folks.\nBe sure to register!!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/louisiana-iris-day-at-longue-vue/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250313T092744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T094224Z
UID:4727-1744214400-1744221600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Keller Pull & Prune
DESCRIPTION:SECOND WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH: ROSA KELLER PULL & PRUNE – Local garden consultants Whimscapes are leading the native plants maintenance team at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 South Broad in New Orleans). You’re invited to join the monthly “Pull & Prune” 4:00-6:00 p.m. on April 9 and May 14\, The garden features a bioswale with native plants and trees that reduces stormwater runoff\, brightens the neighborhood with year-round blooms and pollinators\, and showcases the teamwork of NPI\, the New Orleans Public Library system\, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans\, and the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/rosa-keller-pull-prune/
LOCATION:Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center\, 4300 South Broad in New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70114-1389\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250401T205759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T210020Z
UID:5157-1744452000-1744473600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Open house at the Iris Island Nursery
DESCRIPTION:The Open House at the Iris Island Nursery\, inside City Park\,  is the event we point to all year. An acre of blooming Louisiana iris cultivars and species! You can’t see a sight like this anywhere else! 10 AM – 4 PM\,\nSaturday\, April 12. Free!\nWe need some member help with the Open House. At 8 AM before visitors come at 10\nAM\, we need people to help deadhead the irises. It is just a matter of pinching off the \nspent flowers. The display will look immensely better for visitors. It’s a quick\, easy task but\nwe have a lot of space to cover!\nHere’s a video preview of the island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzcytuPb8Dw\nGet directions here: https://tinyurl.com/yc5ud9cd
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/open-house-at-the-iris-island-nursery/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250321T095539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T100421Z
UID:4735-1747238400-1747245600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Rosa Keller Pull & Prune
DESCRIPTION:SECOND WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH: ROSA KELLER PULL & PRUNE – Local garden consultants Whimscapes are leading the native plants maintenance team at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 South Broad in New Orleans). You’re invited to join the monthly “Pull & Prune” 4:00-6:00 p.m. on April 9 and May 14\, The garden features a bioswale with native plants and trees that reduces stormwater runoff\, brightens the neighborhood with year-round blooms and pollinators\, and showcases the teamwork of NPI\, the New Orleans Public Library system\, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans\, and the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/rosa-keller-pull-prune-2/
LOCATION:Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center\, 4300 South Broad in New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70114-1389\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250430T150815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T150439Z
UID:5139-1748678400-1748703600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Turtle Cove Research Station Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This members-only Field Trip will include a pontoon boat ride down Pass Manchac\, during which we will learn about the natural history of the physical environment\, environmental history (social\, economic\, and cultural aspects)\, impacts of cypress deforestation and ecosystem restoration\, and physical and socioeconomic impacts of and solutions to wetland loss and coastal erosion. We can expect to see a variety of flora and fauna\, including alligators\, snakes\, birds\, mammals\, fish\, and invertebrates.  \nAfterwards\, attendees may wish to go on to a walk on the Joyce Wildlife Management Area SwampWalk. \nReserve your spot here!
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/turtle-cove-research-station-field-trip/
LOCATION:turtle cove research station
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250511T114047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T151038Z
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SUMMARY:Lafitte Greenway NPI Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Whimscapes guides NPI volunteers in nurturing our beloved roundabout native garden at Lafitte Greenway! Roll up your sleeves for a rewarding morning of community weeding that helps our local ecosystem thrive. Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts\, learn about native plant care\, and make a visible difference in our shared green space. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and help us keep this urban oasis blooming beautifully. Together\, we’ll ensure our native plants have room to flourish while enjoying fresh air\, good company\, and the satisfaction of environmental stewardship. See you there! \n\nPlease meet at Greenway Plaza\, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy.\nFor safety\, please wear closed-toe shoes.\nGloves\, tools\, and snacks will be provided.\n\n\n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/lafitte-greenway-weeding-the-roundabout-native-garden/
LOCATION:Lafitte Greenway\, Greenway Plaza\, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
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UID:4737-1750406400-1758276000@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Every Friday: Big Lake Native Plant Trail Restoration Project
DESCRIPTION:Put your gardening skills to work (and learn some new ones) on Fridays 8:00-10:00 a.m. 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 repellent or you can bring your own. Pick a Friday (or two? or more?) and sign up at the City Park Conservancy Volunteer Calendar of Events webpage. If you have questions\, email team leaders Susan Norris-Davis or Jennifer Prout.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/every-friday-big-lake-native-plant-trail-restoration-project/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250615T201653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T201653Z
UID:5362-1751101200-1751112000@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:NPI Meeting at Longue Vue Gardens
DESCRIPTION:NPI MEETING AT LONGUE VUE HOUSE & GARDENS\, 7 BAMBOO ROAD\, NEW ORLEANS – Meet at the gatehouse (follow the link above and scroll down for a map) for a tour of the Wild Garden led by plant experts from Whimscapes and Chris and Sophie from Longue Vue. If you’re wondering what plants we’re likely to see at their summertime best\, check out Longue Vue’s “What’s in Bloom?” webpage. As always\, anyone and everyone (NPI member or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and to share native plants and seeds.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/npi-meeting-at-longue-vue-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250615T202414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T032222Z
UID:5367-1752084000-1752091200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Pull & Prune 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center
DESCRIPTION:Pull & Prune  at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 South Broad in New Orleans). The garden features a bioswale with native plants and trees that reduces stormwater runoff\, brightens the neighborhood with year-round blooms and pollinators\, and showcases the teamwork of NPI\, the New Orleans Public Library system\, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans\, and the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/pull-prune-500-700-p-m-at-rosa-f-keller-library-and-community-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250615T202005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T202005Z
UID:5364-1753520400-1753531200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:SEED PACKING & DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT THE MATERIAL INSTITUTE
DESCRIPTION:SEED PACKING & DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT THE MATERIAL INSTITUTE\, 2120 PORT STREET\, NEW ORLEANS – The Material Institute is a nonprofit center that focuses on learning and collaboration from art to music to gardening. The institute will host NPI in a cool and comfy indoor space to break down seed heads\, pack giveaway seeds into envelopes\, put info stickers on the envelopes\, and enjoy “Native Seeds: Supplying Restoration\,” a documentary about the native seed supply chain in the western United States. No sign-up required. Meet at the community garden across the street from the Material Institute; seed packing and documentary screening will be inside the institute (see photos above; institute entrance is the door on the right with the red outline in the photo).
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/seed-packing-documentary-screening-at-the-material-institute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250904T190647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T190647Z
UID:5417-1757437200-1757444400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Note that pulling and pruning now happens on second Tuesdays  (previously on second Wednesdays) and that times are now 5:00-7:00 p.m.\nTuesday\, September 9\, Pull & Prune 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 South Broad in New Orleans). The garden features a bioswale with native plants and trees that reduces stormwater runoff\, brightens the neighborhood with year-round blooms and pollinators\, and showcases the teamwork of NPI\, the New Orleans Public Library system\, the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans\, and the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/5417/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250904T185327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T185327Z
UID:5414-1758358800-1758369600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:NPI MEETING WITH NATURE WALK & PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:The Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association is going all in on native plants! This beautiful historic neighborhood wants to increase biodiversity and green space one block at a time\, so NPI has been invited to help residents learn about ethically collecting and propagating native seeds. As always\, anyone and everyone (NPI member or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and to share native plants and seeds. \nMeet at ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH\, 2624 BURGUNDY STREET\, NEW ORLEANS\n9:00-10:30 a.m.   Urban nature walk with NPI Board Member Helen Sierminski\, who’ll introduce us to birds\, plants\, and people.\n10:30 a.m.-noon     Plant propagation workshop led by Ellie of New Orleans City Park Pelican Greenhouse: inland sea oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) and blue mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum) seeds and beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) cuttings. \nBring your own seed tray and or pots\, if you can.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/npi-meeting-with-nature-walk-plant-propagation-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250814T214109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T214109Z
UID:5375-1759568400-1759600800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Fall Garden Show in New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:The New Orleans Fall Garden show will take place for one day\, Saturday\, October 4th\, 2025 in City Park. \nThe Botanical Garden will be alive with gardening gurus from all over the southeast. The event features 50+ vendors exhibiting common and exotic plants as well as various gardening paraphernalia. \n 
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/fall-garden-show-in-new-orleans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T085911
CREATED:20250920T232021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T232021Z
UID:5472-1760173200-1760184000@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:NPI MEETING WITH MIYAWAKI MICROFOREST TOUR     GARDEN OF THE 21st CENTURY
DESCRIPTION:The garden’s Bonnie-Kate Walker will guide a walk through the 3\,000-square-foot Miyawaki microforest\, now in its first year of growth in the Lower Ninth Ward. The garden is a condensed bottomland hardwood ecoregion with cypress\, tupelo\, live oak\, and hackberry. This small but mighty native forest restoration project is a community-led effort that serves as a research model for future climate resilience projects. Here’s a sneak peek at the microforest and more about its background and our guide. As always\, anyone and everyone (NPI member or not) is welcome to attend the meeting and to share native plants and seeds. \n2640 LAMANCHE\, NEW ORLEANS
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/npi-meeting-with-miyawaki-microforest-tour-garden-of-the-21st-century/
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