We will be planting at least 16 additional native species to the Woodlot to support more birds and wildlife on campus....Winterberry hollies, Possumhaw, Eastern Red Cedar, Yaupon, Itea, Waxmyrtles, American Hornbeam and more.... See you there!
The Louisiana Native Plant Society meets annually, the first weekend of February, in Central Louisiana. Details, Speaker agendas and bios and info about the Field Trip are posted at lnps.org. It's great opportunity to learn from and network with native plant enthusiast throughout the state. Registration info should be available on their website soon.
We will meet on the site of our latest project at the UNO Fine Arts Woodlot where we have recently helped plant additional native woody species to attract and support wildlife on the campus. More plantings are scheduled in adjacent areas. We will tour the site and discuss the existing native plants, the preparation that ...continue reading "Membership Meeting – UNO Woodlot"
details to be announced
Where: New Orleans Botanical Garden Parking: Street Parking and Parking Lot Admission: $10/Adults; $5/Children 5 to 12; free for kids under 5 and Friends of City Park members
The Power of Design. Longue Vue’s house and gardens were designed, in tandem, to blend beauty with community responsibility. Upon moving to the site in 1923, Edith and Edgar Stern famously activated their home towards civic engagement during their lifetimes then left us the gift and responsibility of continuing their work in beautiful built and ...continue reading "Longue Vue Design Symposium"
Families involved and interested in Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition will gather to share educational activities and games. Various stations will allow small groups to participate in artistic creation, small planting projects, music and readings. Environmental awareness and interfaith connection are the focus on this day. We hope to have interest in kayaking and ...continue reading "The Children Shall Lead Us: Annual Earth Day Celebration"
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.
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.
NPI will host a virtual membership meeting where Jennifer Prout will present a on the Big Lake Prairie Planting and its’ progression since install. More details to come!
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 a first time presentation by Horticulturist Jennifer Prout who researched, designed, implemented and works to maintain one of the best spots on the Big Lake ...continue reading "NOCP Zoom Presentation By Jennifer Prout"
