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SUMMARY:Volunteer At Morris Jeff School
DESCRIPTION:The kids planted their native plant garden this spring\, but summer volunteers are needed to keep things on track so back-to-school time will mean back to the garden too. Join Michele Mire for digging\, weeding\, mulching\, and light pruning. No need to sign up: just come when you can (bring your own tools and water) and stay for as long as you can. Contact Michele at 504-258-5117 if you have questions.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/volunteer-at-morris-jeff-school-6/
LOCATION:Morris Jeff School\, 211 South Lopez\, New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T133000
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SUMMARY:Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin Meeting With Presentation On Native Plant Taxonomy
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated birder and native plants gardener Wendy Rihner shares the secrets of plant taxonomy\, which sets the rules for scientific names. Her talk’s official title “From ‘loathsome harlotry’ to DNA: plant taxonomy is not nerdy!” suggests that this has been a controversial topic from its beginning. Taxonomy prevents the confusion created by multiple common names for the same plant; more importantly\, it may help address the threats a changing climate poses for plant communities from life cycles to extinction. Wendy is a retired Delgado Community College English professor\, Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin board member\, active member of NPI and the Orleans Audubon Society\, and owner of Birdgirl’s Blooms native plants. If you can’t make it in person\, the recorded meeting (and other presentations) will be available here. If you can make it in person\, here’s a map.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/wild-ones-pontchartrain-basin-meeting-with-presentation-on-native-plant-taxonomy/
LOCATION:63350 Pelican Dr\, 63350 Pelican Dr\, Mandeville\, LA\, 70448\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T083000
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DTSTAMP:20260710T141849Z
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UID:5835-1784795400-1784802600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Gardening in Longue Vue's Native wildflower path
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/gardening-in-longue-vues-native-wildflower-path-6/
LOCATION:Longue Vue\, 7 Bamboo Road\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70124\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Longue Vue":MAILTO:info@longuevue.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T142550Z
CREATED:20260710T142550Z
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UID:5850-1784876400-1784890800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer At Morris Jeff School
DESCRIPTION:The kids planted their native plant garden this spring\, but summer volunteers are needed to keep things on track so back-to-school time will mean back to the garden too. Join Michele Mire for digging\, weeding\, mulching\, and light pruning. No need to sign up: just come when you can (bring your own tools and water) and stay for as long as you can. Contact Michele at 504-258-5117 if you have questions.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/volunteer-at-morris-jeff-school-7/
LOCATION:Morris Jeff School\, 211 South Lopez\, New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T141059Z
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UID:5821-1784880000-1784887200@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) 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-21/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
ORGANIZER;CN="City Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@nocp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T142619Z
CREATED:20260710T142619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T142619Z
UID:5852-1784962800-1784977200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer At Morris Jeff School
DESCRIPTION:The kids planted their native plant garden this spring\, but summer volunteers are needed to keep things on track so back-to-school time will mean back to the garden too. Join Michele Mire for digging\, weeding\, mulching\, and light pruning. No need to sign up: just come when you can (bring your own tools and water) and stay for as long as you can. Contact Michele at 504-258-5117 if you have questions.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/volunteer-at-morris-jeff-school-8/
LOCATION:Morris Jeff School\, 211 South Lopez\, New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T142653Z
CREATED:20260710T142653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T142653Z
UID:5854-1785049200-1785063600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer At Morris Jeff School
DESCRIPTION:The kids planted their native plant garden this spring\, but summer volunteers are needed to keep things on track so back-to-school time will mean back to the garden too. Join Michele Mire for digging\, weeding\, mulching\, and light pruning. No need to sign up: just come when you can (bring your own tools and water) and stay for as long as you can. Contact Michele at 504-258-5117 if you have questions.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/volunteer-at-morris-jeff-school-9/
LOCATION:Morris Jeff School\, 211 South Lopez\, New Orleans\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T141139Z
CREATED:20260710T141139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T141139Z
UID:5823-1785484800-1785492000@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) 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-22/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
ORGANIZER;CN="City Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@nocp.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T141217Z
CREATED:20260710T141217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T141217Z
UID:5825-1786089600-1786096800@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) 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-23/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
ORGANIZER;CN="City Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@nocp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260710T141704Z
CREATED:20260710T141704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T141704Z
UID:5833-1786471200-1786478400@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Prune and Pull Lafitte Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Help us maintain our native garden at the Lafitte Greenway Turning Sculpture (at the corner of Conti and Norman C. Francis Parkway in New Orleans). We’ll be pulling weeds\, pruning our native plants\, and chatting with passersby about the great work NPI does. New to native plants? Don’t worry\, we’ll have experts on site to teach you how to work in the garden.  Please bring your own water\, gloves\, sun protection\, and bug spray. We’ll have some extra gardening tools on hand\, but if you happen to have your own\, bring them!  Need more info or have questions about the event? Email admin@npi-gno.org
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/prune-and-pull-lafitte-greenway-5/
LOCATION:Lafitte Greenway\, Greenway Plaza\, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Pkwy.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T141307Z
CREATED:20260710T141307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T141307Z
UID:5827-1786694400-1786701600@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) 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-24/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
ORGANIZER;CN="City Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@nocp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T103000
DTSTAMP:20260710T143457Z
CREATED:20260710T143457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T143457Z
UID:5868-1787214600-1787221800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Gardening in Longue Vue's Native wildflower path
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/gardening-in-longue-vues-native-wildflower-path-7/
LOCATION:Longue Vue\, 7 Bamboo Road\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70124\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Longue Vue":MAILTO:info@longuevue.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T141454Z
CREATED:20260710T141454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T141454Z
UID:5829-1787299200-1787306400@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) 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-25/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
ORGANIZER;CN="City Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@nocp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T100000
DTSTAMP:20260710T141530Z
CREATED:20260710T141530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T141530Z
UID:5831-1787904000-1787911200@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) 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-26/
LOCATION:Big Lake\, City Park\,  7 Freiderichs Ave
ORGANIZER;CN="City Park Conservancy":MAILTO:info@nocp.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T153456Z
CREATED:20260804T153339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T153456Z
UID:5886-1788004800-1788015600@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Seed Packing
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to get those native plant seeds ready to go to work! Join the party in the library’s Jefferson Room to prep and pack seeds; experts will be on hand to provide all the whys and hows. If you’ve been collecting seeds\, bring them along to share (check out the Learn & Share section below for seed collecting info). If you haven’t been collecting\, there’ll be plenty of seeds from local gardens for you to work on. NPI will provide envelopes and some tools\, but if you can bring sieves\, colanders\, or measuring spoons\, they’ll be most useful. As always\, everyone is welcome\, NPI member or not (to join NPI\, follow this link to joinit.com). No sign-up\, just show up.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/seed-packing/
LOCATION:JEFFERSON PARISH EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY\, 4747 WEST NAPOLEON AVENUE\, Metarie\, LA\, 70001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260804T165630Z
CREATED:20260804T165630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T165630Z
UID:5896-1788886800-1788894000@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Prune and Pull Rosa Keller Library
DESCRIPTION: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/prune-and-pull-rosa-keller-library-4/
LOCATION:Rosa Keller Library\, 4300 S Broad Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T155630Z
CREATED:20260804T155630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T155630Z
UID:5890-1789808400-1789819200@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:NPI Meeting And Tour Of The Louisiana Wetlands Education Center
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk on the wild side! The morning’s fun will include a short NPI business meeting and a stroll through the swamp on an elevated boardwalk. When the building opens at 10:00 a.m.\, it’s time to explore the center’s exhibits to learn more about local plants\, critters\, and ecosystems. The link above has information about the center and a map to get you there. Enjoy a sneak preview via this Fox 8 WVUE-TV story. Closed-toe shoes\, mosquito repellent\, and water are suggested. As always\, everyone is welcome\, NPI member or not (to join NPI\, follow this link to joinit.com). No sign-up\, just show up. Free (note that although the center now charges admission\, since NPI booked our visit before admission fees went into effect\, this NPI field trip will be free!).
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/npi-meeting-and-tour-of-the-louisiana-wetlands-education-center/
LOCATION:Louisiana Wetlands Education Center\, 4905 City Park Drive\, Jean Lafitte\, LA\, 70067\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260601T211724Z
CREATED:20260601T211724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T211724Z
UID:5787-1790294400-1790553599@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:Bartram Bio Bash
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/bartram-bio-bash/
LOCATION:FONTAINEBLEAU STATE PARK\, 62883 HIGHWAY 1089\, Mandeville\, LA\, 70448\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T160019Z
CREATED:20260804T160019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T160019Z
UID:5893-1791532800-1791550800@npi-gno.org
SUMMARY:St. Tammany Master Gardener Association 2026 Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/st-tammany-master-gardener-association-2026-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:63350 Pelican Dr\, 63350 Pelican Dr\, Mandeville\, LA\, 70448\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Tammany Master Gardener Association":MAILTO:info@stmastergardener.org
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