NPI Native Plant Initiative of Greater New Orleans

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To increase the use of native plants in our area by expanding public awareness of their ecological benefits, boosting availability, and by preserving and creating native plant communities. Please be sure to also join our FB Discussion Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/npigno, where people post lots of pictures, questions and comments about native plants in our area.

NPI needs a new Social Media Committee Chair! Is it you? The Social Media Committee Chair leads a small team responsible...
10/26/2026

NPI needs a new Social Media Committee Chair! Is it you?

The Social Media Committee Chair leads a small team responsible for keeping NPI’s social media active, timely, and connected to what’s happening across the organization.

We are a volunteer organization and this is a volunteer leadership role for someone who enjoys social media, communication, native plants, and wants to help us tell our story. The chair does not have to do everything themselves. Their job is to coordinate the committee, keep things moving, and make sure important information gets shared.

Estimated time commitment is 2-4 hours per week. The chair is a 2 year commitment, January 2027-December 2028.

Responsibilities include…

Keeping NPI’s calendar visible

* Make sure timely reminders are posted for upcoming NPI events and activities, including volunteer days, meetings, plant giveaways, workshops, and other events.
* Update posts or information when dates, times, locations, or other details change.
* Help maintain a consistent social media presence without needing to post every day.

Leading the Social Media Committee

* Coordinate a small team of volunteers who help create posts, gather photos, write captions, and share NPI updates.
* Delegate tasks and keep the team on track.
* Help establish a simple workflow so social media doesn’t fall through the cracks.

Working with the NPI Board

* Communicate with board members to gather photos, event descriptions, announcements, and other information worth sharing.
* Help turn the work NPI is already doing into content people want to see.

Supporting GiveNOLA Day

* Help coordinate NPI’s social media presence around GiveNOLA Day.
* Work with the board and fundraising team on promotional content, reminders, and day-of posts.

If you’re interested, reach out to Max and Dexter at [email protected]

BIG thanks to our volunteers and the Crescent City Farmers Market for helping us give away 2300 native plants! What a pe...
10/12/2026

BIG thanks to our volunteers and the Crescent City Farmers Market for helping us give away 2300 native plants! What a perfect kick off for fall!

Free Plants! We were sorry to miss everyone at the Fall Garden Festival, but don’t fret! There is still a chance to visi...
10/09/2026

Free Plants! We were sorry to miss everyone at the Fall Garden Festival, but don’t fret! There is still a chance to visit NPI’s tent and pick up a free plant or two to get your native garden started! We will have Mealy Cup Sage, Scarlet Sage, Blue Mistflower, and Blanket Flower!

If you would like to volunteer to pass out plants or request an amount on behalf of an organization to be picked up at this event, please email [email protected]

Date: Sunday, October 11th

Time: 8 AM- 12 PM

Location: New Orleans City Park
City Putt Parking Lot
@ 33 Dreyfous Drive

Two very different NPI meetings coming up! We’ve got a tree morning in Metairie and a native garden tour in the French Q...
10/07/2026

Two very different NPI meetings coming up! We’ve got a tree morning in Metairie and a native garden tour in the French Quarter coming up.

Both events are free and open to members and non-members alike, but we hope you become a member and support our mission 😀 Save the dates and bring a friend. No sign-up is required. Just show up!

🌳 NOVEMBER 7 | LaSalle Park
9 AM–NOON | 6600 Airline Drive, Metairie

Join us for a tree-focused walk with Certified Urban Community Forester Trinity Barnes, who’ll talk about the benefits of urban forests and introduce us to the practice of forest bathing.

Bring water, mosquito repellent, and closed-toe shoes. If you want to participate in the forest bathing portion, bring a chair or blanket.

⚜️ DECEMBER 5 | National Park Service Garden
9 AM–NOON | 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans

We’ll tour the urban native plant garden at the French Quarter Visitor Center, home to both the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Cheryl Geiger of Secret Garden Landscapes will share the story behind the garden and how it came together. We’ll also hold an NPI business meeting and elections that morning.

The morning’s activities will also include an NPI business meeting and elections. Note that the meeting site does not open to the public until 9:30 a.m. but that those attending the meeting will be allowed through the courtyard gates early. There is no public parking at this site, but there are plenty of on-street metered parking spaces and pay-to-park lots in the area.

Help Trinity Church revive their pollinator garden with a newly designed native plant habitat by Certified Louisiana Nat...
10/07/2026

Help Trinity Church revive their pollinator garden with a newly designed native plant habitat by Certified Louisiana Native Plant Professional Lucy Delgado!

Historically tended and beloved garden by Carl Hardy was full of showstopping New Orlean’s classic plants and pollinator favorites. The community wants to keep Carl’s vision alive while practicing land stewardship and adding as many native plants as possible.

Get your hands dirty and learn about native plants with us!

Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 9 AM-12 PM
Location: 1329 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130

*Free lunch to follow if you RSVP by emailing [email protected]

Come get your hands dirty with us at Rosa F. Keller Library! will be leading be working a work day in the native garden ...
10/06/2026

Come get your hands dirty with us at Rosa F. Keller Library!

will be leading be working a work day in the native garden October 7 at 10 AM. We’ll be doing some seasonal garden cleanup and cutting back finished plants.

No experience needed, just bring water, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and come hang out with us for a bit.

📍 Rosa F. Keller Library
4300 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70125
🕙 Tuesday, October 7 at 10 AM

Everyone is welcome!

Postponed due to weather. If it won’t be raining, it will be very muddy. We will let y’all know as soon as it’s reschedu...
10/03/2026

Postponed due to weather. If it won’t be raining, it will be very muddy. We will let y’all know as soon as it’s rescheduled. Sorry yall, more soon!

Interested in making a difference toour local ecosystems and in our community? Run to be on NPI’s Board of Directors! We...
09/24/2026

Interested in making a difference to
our local ecosystems and in our community? Run to be on NPI’s Board of Directors! We’re holding elections for Vice President, Treasurer, and a Director at our winter meeting (date tbd). Gardening expertise isn’t required. These roles are focused on administration with board members taking leads on various special projects. Positions are 2-year terms.

Meetings are held on Zoom, lasting no more than two hours, with four to six meetings per year. Names are now being collected for positions starting in 2027. If you’re ready to make an impact, email [email protected] to learn more about the roles and add your name to the ballot!

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY AT LSU NEW ORLEANS FINE ARTS WOODLOT (corner of Founders Road and Levee Road on the New Orleans campu...
09/21/2026

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY AT LSU NEW ORLEANS FINE ARTS WOODLOT (corner of Founders Road and Levee Road on the New Orleans campus)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 9:00 a.m.-noon

Pack up your garden tools, pull on your gloves, and join the team to make life better for the birds, insects, and other critters at the Woodlot. No sign-up required; just show up with closed-toe shoes, mosquito repellent, water, garden gloves, and (if you’ve got them) garden tools like clippers, loppers, and shovels.

The Herb Society always has lots of Native Plants available at their sales. The proceeds go to support local garden and ...
09/20/2026

The Herb Society always has lots of Native Plants available at their sales. The proceeds go to support local garden and educational programs (like ours at NPI!). Put this on your calendars for Saturday 9/26!

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1 Drexel Dr
New Orleans, LA
70125

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