Events

It's like nature camp for grownups, though kids are welcome too! Hike, paddle, listen, and learn; come for the day or stay overnight. Details and how to sign up at the link; early bird registration is now underway.

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 […]

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 […]

All the inspiration and information you need for your garden in one place and on one day: plant sales, education programs, and of course food and music to keep you going. The NPI booth will encourage gardeners to BYOB---Build Your Own Bog—with info on how to create a wetlands water feature (check out the photo […]

Take a morning walk through one of southeast Louisiana's most unique ecosystems: the longleaf pine flatwoods savanna! If you're into native plants or birds, or want to learn more about local habitats, this is the walk you've been waiting for. Guides are Will DeBravelles, director of land protection for the Nature Conservancy in Louisiana, and […]

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 […]

The master gardeners join forces with the LSUAgCenter to present "Greaux Native: Plants, Bugs, and People of the Southern Landscape." The event includes vendors, table talks, book signings, and speakers. Details and ticket purchase information at the link.

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 […]

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.

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 […]