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SUMMARY:Botanica: Gardens\, Landscapes\, and Plant Medicines in South Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:Cabildo/Louisiana State Museum. Until Sunday May 10\, 2026 \nThis exhibition explores the cultural meaning of Louisiana medicinal plants and how historically based understandings of them are evolving under the threat of climate change and land loss. Guest curators Rachel Breunlin and Monique Verdin collaborate with herbalists\, artists\, gardeners\, and scholars to place into context stories of historical and contemporary gardens and natural environments. \nBotanica is rooted in a series of interviews conducted by Rachel Breunlin and Monique Verdin as part of the Bayou Culture Collaborative\, which operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Division of the Arts Folklife Program and the Louisiana Folklore Society. The Collaborative seeks to document cultural traditions as Louisiana faces land loss and a changing environment. As part of that project\, Breunlin and Verdin interviewed a range of gardeners and plant specialists\, including Tammy Greer\, a United Houma Nation medicine wheel steward; mutual aid medicine makers from the Bvlbancha Collective; and Maypop Herb Shop folk herbalist Rachael Reeves. Through these interviews\, excerpted at listening stations\, along with historic and contemporary artifacts\, photographs\, and paintings from the Louisiana State Museum’s collection as well as from a few private lenders\, the exhibition explores the history and understanding of medicinal plants\, such as yaupon\, Auricularia (jelly ear) mushrooms\, and cleavers\, in a range of rural and urban communities that draw on different cultural traditions\, including those of Native peoples\, Louisiana French cultures\, and African Americans. Botanica weaves together these strands to immerse museum visitors in a world of Louisiana plants\, traditional healing cultures\, and the people\, past and present\, who make up those cultures. \nThis exhibition will be open at the Cabildo until May 10\, 2026.
URL:https://npi-gno.org/event/botanica-gardens-landscapes-and-plant-medicines-in-south-louisiana/
LOCATION:Cabildo/Louisiana State Museum\, The Cabildo\, 701 Chartres St\, New Orleans\, LA 70130\, New Orleans\, Louisiana
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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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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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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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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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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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