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SUMMARY:PlantFest Teaser 2024 - Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jenneke Visser\, coastal scientist and devoted Hilltop Hodge Podge volunteer\, will present her “Top 25 Garden Plants” on Sunday\, September 29\, from 2-3:30 pm in the Beverly Brown Coates Auditorium at LSU Hilltop Arboretum.\nDr. Jenneke Visser has worked in and researched coastal Louisiana for more than 25 years. In addition to teaching at University of LA Lafayette and serving as Associate Director of the Institute for Coastal and Water Research\, she has been an advisor on several coastal wetland restoration planning efforts and has made significant contributions to restoration outcome forecasting. Jenneke is a reliable and dedicated Hilltop volunteer and coauthored the Friends of Hilltop Arboretum’s “Native Plant Designation: Definitions\, Methodology\,\nand Procedure”. \nRegistration FREE for members of the Friends of Hilltop at the Azalea ($50) level and above; $25 for the public and members below the Azalea level; $20 for students. \nThe LSU Hilltop Arboretum is located at 11855 Highland Road\, Baton Rouge (70810)\, approximately 6 miles south of LSU\, between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Siegen Lane.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/plantfest-teaser-2024-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240929T130000
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Giveaway - Thibodaux
DESCRIPTION:At the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program’s Native Plant Nursery\, located at the Nicholls Farm (104 Thoroughbred Park Drive\, Thibodaux)\, on Sunday\, September 29th\, from 9 am to 1 pm to pick up FREE native plants and view our facility!\n\nWe will have pollinator plants available\, as well as large native shrubs and trees.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-giveaway-thibodaux/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20240826T212222Z
CREATED:20240826T212222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T212222Z
UID:25273-1727514000-1727532000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Herb Society Fall Plant Sale - NOLA
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URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/herb-society-fall-plant-sale-nola-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T130000
DTSTAMP:20240916T132654Z
CREATED:20240916T132654Z
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UID:25348-1727510400-1727528400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Plant Fest - Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette Parish Master Gardener Association demonstration beds \nBlackham Coliseum Road \nAffordable plants\, suitable for fall planting\, neonicotinoid-free plants\, natives\, perennials\, butterfly and hummingbird plants\, succulents\, southern bulbs and more
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/plant-fest-lafayette/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T170000
DTSTAMP:20240918T153032Z
CREATED:20240918T153032Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Growing Native Wetland Plants for Coastal Restoration - Biloxi MS-
DESCRIPTION:A free event for anyone interested in growing native wetland plants! \nJoin the Native Plant Producer Network at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center for a workshop on Growing Native Wetland Plants for Coastal Restoration! \nLearn how to cultivate native plants crucial for coastal restoration projects. This in-person event will provide valuable knowledge and practical skills for anyone interested in preserving our coastal environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference! \nSunday\, September 22 | 4- 5:00 p.m \nAt the MSU Extension Center | 1815 Popps Ferry Rd. Biloxi\, MS \n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/workshop-growing-native-wetland-plants-for-coastal-restoration-biloxi-ms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T120000
DTSTAMP:20240904T131909Z
CREATED:20240904T131909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T131909Z
UID:25317-1726995600-1727006400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Fall Native Plant Sale - ANPP Arnaudville
DESCRIPTION:Fall is THE best time to plant natives. They love the long\, wet winter and will be well established when spring arrives. Our big Fall sale is just around the corner in Arnaudville\, 1046 Main Hwy (across the street from the yellow school bus and just down from Myran’s Restaurant). Plan your shopping using our inventory. Also get help choosing the right plant for the right place from our friendly volunteers. We’ll also have merchandise like ANPP and Blanketflower t-shirts\, cards\, and our bandanas. You can also join or renew your membership to enjoy at least 20% off on all our plants\, merchandise and workshops for the year. We accept cash\, checks\, or cards.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/fall-native-plant-sale-anpp-arnaudville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T140000
DTSTAMP:20240912T202300Z
CREATED:20240911T214923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T202300Z
UID:25342-1726909200-1726927200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Fall Garden Day- Livingston Parish MG - Walker
DESCRIPTION:Southeastern Livingston Center and Livingston Master Gardeners are hosting a Fall Garden Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at 9262 Florida Blvd. in Walker. \nThe event will include nursery vendors\, kids activities\, gardening talks and plant sale. \nAll proceeds support community garden projects and school gardens. \nFlorence Crowder will discuss the preservation of camellias and horticulturist Dale Zuelke will discuss native trees. \n\n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/fall-garden-sale-livingston-parish-mg-walker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T150000
DTSTAMP:20240812T210601Z
CREATED:20240812T210601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T210601Z
UID:25262-1726822800-1726844400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:River Parishes Master Gardener Seminar - Gonzales
DESCRIPTION:The Ascension Master Gardener Association is pleased to announce the 2024 River Parishes Master Gardener Seminar. The seminar will consist of two engaging speakers\, Dr. Charles Allen\, who will present on native plants for beauty and butterflies\, and Mr. Kerry Heafner\, who will present on vegetable seed saving. There will also be time for networking with fellow Master Gardeners and a delicious lunch. The Clarion Conference Center\, where the seminar will be held\, is conveniently located on Highway LA 30 not far from Interstate 10 in Gonzales\, LA. \nRegistration cost of the seminar is $45.00. Early bird registration will open August 7 – September 3 to Master Gardeners. Each Master Gardener also has the option to register a guest. Open registration will be September 4 – 11 to the public. \nTo receive a registration form or request additional information please contact LSU AgCenter Agent Mariah Simoneaux at MJSimoneaux@agcenter.LSU.edu or (225) 621-5799.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/river-parishes-master-gardener-seminar-gonzales/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T153000
DTSTAMP:20240826T210837Z
CREATED:20240826T210837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T210837Z
UID:25270-1726407000-1726414200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Create Overwintering Habitat for Beneficial Insects - Mandeville
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 15th\, 2024\n 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Central Time)\n Castine Center\, Hall D\, 63350 Pelican Dr\, Mandeville\, LA\, 70448\n\nPublic Welcome – Family Friendly – Free Event  – \nChapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation \n\nWild Ones Pontchartrain Basin member Teri Gegenheimer is a Xerces Society Volunteer Ambassador. She will be presenting on beneficial insects stressing the link between them and native plant species.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/create-overwintering-habitat-for-beneficial-insects-mandeville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T113000
DTSTAMP:20240911T214427Z
CREATED:20240911T214427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T214427Z
UID:25341-1726308000-1726313400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants in an Evolving Environment - Picayune MS
DESCRIPTION:Native species are a sizzling hot topic these days\, but precisely what are “native plants?” The answers can take you in many directions\, and this dynamic journey continues to have many twists and turns. Paul Andres will discuss what makes a native plant and the factors that determine why native species are critical in nature’s future. He will cover recent changes to growing zones and annual growing seasons\, to the dirt beneath your feet. Come prepared for a wide-open exchange of ideas! Discussion is welcome\, and there will be time for questions at the end. Paul is retired\, with a strong science and math background\, and is a lifelong gardener. Plants are a thread woven throughout his tapestry. Members $3\, non-members $6.\n\n\nTo register and pay for Arboretum programs\, please see http://crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu/ and go to our event calendar. Select your program\, which includes the link to sign up. Questions? Call 601-799-2311\, Ext. 0. The Crosby Arboretum is located in Picayune at 370 Ridge Rd. Take Exit 4 from I-59). Visiting hours are Wed-Sun: 9 AM- 4:30 PM.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plants-in-an-evolving-environment-picayune-ms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T133000
DTSTAMP:20240904T194515Z
CREATED:20240904T194515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T194515Z
UID:25339-1726306200-1726320600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Brouhaha - Harvey
DESCRIPTION:The West Bank Regional Library is hosting a “Backyard Brouhaha”! There will be a talk about attracting birds to your backyard and how to make your yard your own personal national park!\n\n\n\nThere will be four speakers: 1. Attracting Butterflies to your yard; 2. Attracting birds to your backyard; 3. Beekeeping; 4. Raising chickens in your backyard.\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, Sept. 14\, from 9:30-1:15\nWhere: West Bank Regional Library\, 2751 Manhattan Blvd.\, Harvey
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/backyard-brouhaha-harvey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T110000
DTSTAMP:20240904T133237Z
CREATED:20240904T133237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T133237Z
UID:25319-1725786000-1725793200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Tour Open House of the UL Ecology Center - Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Acadiana Native Plant Project will kick off its outreach season with a visit to the UL Ecology Center\, 703 Thoroughbred Drive in Lafayette\, where ANPP volunteers will show you around the prairie propagation areas\, both in the field and in the greenhouse. Collect seeds to bring home. The Liatris are in bloom! All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/tour-open-house-of-the-ul-ecology-center-lafayette/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T120000
DTSTAMP:20240722T153531Z
CREATED:20240722T153459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T153531Z
UID:25167-1725782400-1725796800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sale - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Get your green thumbs ready for the Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sale! With hundreds of varieties of plants\, there’s something everyone will love including garden soil and pine straw to finish… \n2 Celebration Drive\nNew Orleans\, LA 70124 \n504-483-9437 \nplants@nocp.org
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/pelican-greenhouse-plant-sale-nola-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20240904T133704Z
CREATED:20240820T155756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T133704Z
UID:25267-1725701400-1725710400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Greater New Orleans Iris Society Plant Swap - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Greater New Orleans iris Society Plant Swap\nSaturday September 7\,2024\n9:30 am. to Noon\nBring a plant to swap\nPlease bring a snack to share!\nEast Bank Regional Library\n4747 West Napoleon\n\nRules of the plant swap:\nThere will be a table where the plants will be collected\nEach person who brings a plant gets a ticket for each plant donated.\n  Plant swap begins and we will call out the ticket numbers and you can choose a plant\n  If plants are left over those who do not contribute a plant may choose one.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/iris-culture-demonstration-day-nola/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T130000
DTSTAMP:20240829T001726Z
CREATED:20240829T001726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T001726Z
UID:25276-1725696000-1725714000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Tour of the Eunice Prairie - Fall Meeting of the Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society
DESCRIPTION:The Cajun Prairie Habitat Preservation Society will be having our annual peak blazing star tour of the Eunice Prairie at 8:00 AM on Saturday\, September 7th. The prairie is located at 650 E Magnolia in Eunice (parking lot: 30.4988\, -92.4079). \nThe tour will be followed by our “fall” meeting — starting at 10:30 AM — and we’re glad to say we’re again being welcomed by the Acadian Baptist Center over in Richard\, LA (between Eunice and Church Point) 1202 Academy Dr\, Eunice\, LA. The meeting will be preceded by talks and followed by lunch in their dining room — and I have no doubt that it’ll be just as good as last time! \nThe Acadian Baptist Center has about 90 acres planted with a variety of native species\, comprising a range of different plant communities — including a significant prairie planting that we’ll be sure to check out again! \nHopefully we will get a good show of Liatris (épinettes de prairie) and Arnoglossum (plantain sauvage) and Silphium (plante boursole). As always\, please bring plants to donate to the plant auction!
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/tour-of-the-eunice-prairie-fall-meeting-of-the-cajun-prairie-habitat-preservation-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20240722T153404Z
CREATED:20240722T153404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T153404Z
UID:25166-1725696000-1725710400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sale - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Get your green thumbs ready for the Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sale! With hundreds of varieties of plants\, there’s something everyone will love including garden soil and pine straw to finish… \n2 Celebration Drive\nNew Orleans\, LA 70124 \n504-483-9437 \nplants@nocp.org
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/pelican-greenhouse-plant-sale-nola/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T120000
DTSTAMP:20240719T162829Z
CREATED:20240719T162829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T162829Z
UID:25164-1724835600-1724846400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Nursery Workday - CRCL - Violet
DESCRIPTION:Help Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana care for the trees and grasses we’ll be planting this fall\, as well as make exciting improvements to our Restoration Headquarters!\n\n\nWater and snacks provided and volunteers get a free T-shirt as a thank you.\n\n\nNo minimum age\, but minors will need an adult to accompany them.\n\n\nRegistration required:\nhttps://connect.crcl.org/civicrm/event/list\n6207 East St. Bernard Hwy\, Violet LA
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-nursery-workday-crcl-violet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T110000
DTSTAMP:20240807T135439Z
CREATED:20240807T135439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T135439Z
UID:25258-1724491800-1724497200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Field Botany Walks of Crosby Exhibits - Picayune MS
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 24\, 2024 – 9:30 am to 11:00 am\n\n\n\n\nFIELD BOTANY WALK of Crosby Exhibits: Dr. Janet Wright \nPrepare to develop new eyes\, and to hone your other senses! Join us for a late summer botany field walk at the Arboretum with field botanist and ecologist Dr. Janet Wright. It’s a colorful season\, and she will identify the showy “late bloomers” in several of our habitats. In addition\, she will point out the less flashy: the grasses\, sedges and mosses that are often overlooked but that structure those classic Coast habitats. Use of the free iNaturalist app to help identify and document our discoveries is encouraged. If you download the app and set up an account ahead of time\, you’ll be able to use it on our walk. Members $4\, non-members $8. Registration required. Program is limited to 12 persons. \nPlease use this link to sign up for our programs. https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/view/view_month.aspx?as=81&wp=662&aid=MSU \n370 Ridge Road\nPicayune\, MS 39466 \n601.799.2311 (Wed-Sun)
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/field-botany-walks-of-crosby-exhibits-picayune-ms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240818T080000
DTSTAMP:20240506T131737Z
CREATED:20240506T131737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T131737Z
UID:25032-1723827600-1723968000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Lily Orchid Days - Pitkin
DESCRIPTION:Allen Acres Natural Area \nIt will be hot but this is the time of the year that Carolina Lily (Lilium michauxii) and Yellow Fringed Orchid (Platanthera ciliaris) are in flower and perhaps yellow fringeless orchid (Platanthera integra) and crested yellow orchid (Platanthera cristata). There will be good spots for these plus other notable plants for viewing and photographing. \n5070 Hwy 399\, Pitkin\, LA 70656 but the gps might steer you wrong on the last highway (La 399). So\, turn off your gps when you get on the last highway and look for the white sign. \nFriday August 16\, 2024\n5 pm Tour of Cool spots at Allen Acres\n8 PM: moth light/hummingbird moth/firefly counting \nSaturday August 17\, 2024\n8: AM Caravan to Carolina Lily and yellow fringed orchid spots plus other\nplants. Depart from Allen Acres\n12 noon or so till 5 pm: Rest\, slides shows\, anywhere out of the heat; and on\ndemand: “Orchids/Lilies of West Central Louisiana” by Dr. Charles M.\nAllen and Other Slide Shows. Might take a short hike outside too. \n5: PM Tour of Allen Acres shady spots\n8 PM: moth light/hummingbird moth/firefly counting\nSunday August 18\, 2024\n8: AM Caravan to Carolina Lily and yellow fringed orchid spots plus other plants. Depart from Allen Acres \nNo charge for Tours and talks \nFor more information\, contact Dr. Charles Allen or Susan Allen 337-\n328-2252 or email native@camtel.net. Allen Acres has a B and B\n(www.allenacresbandb.com).
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/lily-orchid-days-pitkin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T120000
DTSTAMP:20240807T134857Z
CREATED:20240807T134857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T134857Z
UID:25256-1723629600-1723636800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Smart Landscapes - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm \nMISSISSIPPI SMART LANDSCAPES \nThis free two-hour program will be offered via Zoom and includes “Native Plants Pollinators Love”\, a presentation by Dr. Eddie Smith\, Pearl River County Extension Agent & Host of Southern Gardening\, and “How to Be a Better Steward of Your Property” by Pat Drackett\, Associate Extension Professor & The Crosby Arboretum Director. A Mississippi Smart Landscape is not just a good-looking and low maintenance yard\, it’s an environment that encourages wildlife\, uses water wisely\, lowers our energy costs\, and benefits both our home and our neighborhood. A Mississippi Smart Landscape uses tried and trusted methods with a little artistic flair to create an attractive and ecologically sound garden that will complement your home and neighborhood. For more information on the Mississippi Extension Smart Landscapes Program\, see http://extension.msstate.edu/smartlandscapes. \nTo register\, click here: \nhttps://reg.extension.msstate.edu/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0081-0004-10a8906059014df682450c738fe16953
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/mississippi-smart-landscapes-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T120000
DTSTAMP:20240719T162858Z
CREATED:20240719T162711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T162858Z
UID:25163-1723626000-1723636800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Nursery Workday - CRCL - Violet
DESCRIPTION:Help Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana care for the trees and grasses we’ll be planting this fall\, as well as make exciting improvements to our Restoration Headquarters!\n\n\nWater and snacks provided and volunteers get a free T-shirt as a thank you.\n\n\nNo minimum age\, but minors will need an adult to accompany them.\n\n\nRegistration required:\nhttps://connect.crcl.org/civicrm/event/list\n6207 East St. Bernard Hwy\, Violet LA
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-workday-crcl-violet/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T113000
DTSTAMP:20240809T154111Z
CREATED:20240809T154111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T154111Z
UID:25261-1723284000-1723289400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Lawn: Cultivating Natural Communities - Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:August 10\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nMain Library Baton Rouge – The Main Library is located at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard between Lobdell Avenue and East Airport Boulevard\n\n\n\nThe Baton Rouge Botanic Garden Foundation will host a FREE Garden Discoveries event\, “Beyond the Lawn: Cultivating Natural Communities\,” led by Ashlee Brackeen and Caitlin Robbins\, Owners of Swamp Fly Native Landscapes.\n\n\nJoin us at the library for a presentation on effective strategies for reintegrating natural plant communities into the landscape. Ashlee Brackeen and Caitlin Robbins\, owners of Swamp Fly Native Landscapes\, will share insights on their strategies to replace conventional landscapes with natural plant communities. They will guide you through designing spaces that not only enhance your surroundings but also preserve our local ecology. Discover how diverse\, sustainable plantings can support wildlife\, enhance biodiversity\, and create dynamic\, resilient ecosystems. This session is ideal for anyone eager to foster natural habitats and promote environmental sustainability in their own backyards.\n\n\nWeather permitting\, a tour will follow in the Baton Rouge Botanic Gardens located in BREC Independence Park adjacent to the Library.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/beyond-the-lawn-cultivating-natural-communities-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T110000
DTSTAMP:20240807T134643Z
CREATED:20240807T134643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T134643Z
UID:25255-1723284000-1723287600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Smart Landscapes:Summer Field Walk - Picayune MS
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 10\, 2024 – 10:00 am to 11:00 am\n\n\n\n\nSmart Landscapes: Summer Field Walk \nCrosby Arboretum\, 370 Ridge Road\, Picayune\, MS 39466 \n601.799.2311 (Wed-Sun) \nEnjoy a summer field walk around the Arboretum grounds to learn about the native plant species in the exhibits\, especially the wildflowers in bloom in our pitcher plant bog. We will cover tips for plant identification and species suited for use in your home landscape\, with Arboretum Director Pat Drackett. Limited to 15 persons. Members free; $5 for non-members. Registration required. \n. https://reg.extension.msstate.edu/view/view_month.aspx?as=81&wp=662&aid=MSU \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/smart-landscapessummer-field-walk-picayune-ms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240809T133000
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UID:25219-1723203000-1723210200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Seed Packing and Socializing - Wild Ones Mandeville
DESCRIPTION:Wild Ones is having a Seed Packing and Socializing event on Friday August 9 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm at Pelican Park Castine Center\, in Room E\, in the hall by the restrooms.\nWe had a great time last event and are looking forward to meeting Wild Ones Native plant members and potential new members.\nWe just sit around and clean and package native plant seeds that will be used at our tabling events coming up in the fall.\nIf you have any Native plant seeds you can donate please bring them to the meeting. We will have everything there to clean and process the seeds and then package and label them.\n63350 PELICAN DRIVE Mandeville\, LA  70448
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/seed-packing-and-socializing-wild-ones/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T193000
DTSTAMP:20240719T163410Z
CREATED:20240719T163410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T163410Z
UID:25165-1723055400-1723059000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Rewilding Acadiana - Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Zoom meeting hosted by Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin! Join us to hear Dr. Malcolm Vidrine talk about Rewilding Acadiana from the comfort of your home.\nWhen: Aug 7\, 2024 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nRegister in advance for this meeting:https://wildones-org.zoom.us/…/tZEqfuyspzkiH9VrgxcMbHbY…\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/rewilding-acadiana-zoom-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20240604T163002Z
CREATED:20240604T163002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T163002Z
UID:25089-1722556800-1722815999@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Briarwood Bio Bash - Saline
DESCRIPTION:Guided hikes\, workshops and presentations\, and an iNaturalist BioBlitz. August 2nd\, 3rd\, and 4th at Briarwood Nature Preserve 216 Caroline Dorman Rd\, Saline\, LA \n\n\n\nChris Richmond identify and cultivate local mushrooms \nLinda Barber Auld learn to increase butterfly activity by adding a buffet of selected caterpillar host and nectar plants. \nJohn Dillon how to identify birds like the pros! \nDr. Charles Allen all about edible plants. \nJohn Michael Kelley will dive deep into the writings and collections by Caroline Dormon. \nLouisiana Snake ID  our native snakes and their importance in our local ecosystems. \nBayli Brossette will give tours of the Log Cabin. \nThere will be guided herpetology\, mycology\, Etc hiked throughout the weekend. \nAt night\, we will do some sheeting and view the moths that live at Briarwood.\n\nAll workshops will be indoors with minimal outdoor components. We welcome any and all ages to attend. There are minimal camping spots available.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact us via email at briarwoodnp@gmail.com with any questions.\n\n\n\nVisit our website for further information and tickets. https://briarwoodnp.org/briarwood-bio-bash
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/briarwood-bio-bash-saline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T120000
DTSTAMP:20240719T162604Z
CREATED:20240719T162543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T162604Z
UID:25162-1722416400-1722427200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Nursery Workday - CRCL - Violet
DESCRIPTION:Help Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana care for the trees and grasses we’ll be planting this fall\, as well as make exciting improvements to our Restoration Headquarters!\n\n\nWater and snacks provided and volunteers get a free T-shirt as a thank you.\n\n\nNo minimum age\, but minors will need an adult to accompany them.\n\n\nRegistration required:\nhttps://connect.crcl.org/civicrm/event/list\n6207 East St. Bernard Hwy\, Violet LA\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-nursery-workdays-crcl-violet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20240722T154947Z
CREATED:20240722T154912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T154947Z
UID:25172-1722067200-1722088800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Day - Bayou St. John Prairie
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with SwampFly Landscapes at Bayou St. John Prairie! \n3598 Orleans Ave\, email rewild@swampflyla.com
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/volunteer-day-bayou-st-john/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T193000
DTSTAMP:20240506T124854Z
CREATED:20240506T124854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T124854Z
UID:25024-1721930400-1721935800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Hibiscus & Mallows - Life Long Learning Program - Walker
DESCRIPTION:There are several different kinds of hibiscus that grow wild in Louisiana. They do not freeze like tropical hibiscus but come back year after year. Learn about how to identify and grow them\, how easily they might fit your landscape plans\, as well as their benefits to native bees. \nSoutheastern Livingston Center\, 9261 Florida Blvd. \, Walker\, LA 70785 \nRegister at https://southeastern.nbsstore.net/native-hibiscus
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-hibiscus-mallows-life-long-learning-program-walker/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T163000
DTSTAMP:20240320T160719Z
CREATED:20240320T160719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T160719Z
UID:24967-1721205000-1721493000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Cullowhee Native Plant Conference - Western Carolina University
DESCRIPTION:The Cullowhee Native Plant Conference \nJuly 17-20\, 2024\nWestern Carolina University\nCullowhee\, NC \nRegistration for 2024 opens April 1. \nhttps://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/conferences-and-community-classes/the-cullowhee-native-plant-conference/index.aspx
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/cullowhee-native-plant-conference-western-carolina-university-2/
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