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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T113000
DTSTAMP:20240809T154111Z
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20240807T135554Z
CREATED:20240731T165433Z
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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
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
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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
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CREATED:20240722T154912Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T150000
DTSTAMP:20240627T185659Z
CREATED:20240627T185659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T185659Z
UID:25157-1720530000-1720537200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:How to Grow Native Irises from Seed - Arnaudville
DESCRIPTION:Planting iris seed: a demonstration on how to plant fresh iris seed using Abbeville Red Iris with Gary Salathe of the Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent by Acadiana Native Plant Project and Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1046 Main Hwy\, Arnaudville LA
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/how-to-grow-native-irises-from-seed-arnaudville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240629T103000
DTSTAMP:20240627T185849Z
CREATED:20240627T185849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T185849Z
UID:25158-1719653400-1719657000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:The Abbeville Reds - Metairie
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URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/the-abbeville-reds-metairie/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T193000
DTSTAMP:20240627T192528Z
CREATED:20240627T192528Z
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UID:25159-1719509400-1719516600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:The Curious Naturalist : Conservation Genetics - Lafayette Public Library
DESCRIPTION:How local IS local? Join the discussion on June 27 with botanist\, Christina Calcaterra. \nPresented by Acadiana Master Naturalists \nDiscover the role of genetic diversity in conservation and why it matters. Understand how to maintain local genetic integrity in your garden. Learn practical tips for promoting native plants in your landscape\, and find the most responsible sources for native plants. \nLafayette Public Library\n6101 Johnston St\, Lafayette\, LA 70503-5618\nDate: Thursday\, June 27th Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Location: South Regional Library\, Lafayette\, LouisianaThis event is FREE and open to the general public.Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/the-curious-naturalist-conservation-genetics-lafayette-public-library/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T200000
DTSTAMP:20240618T181349Z
CREATED:20240618T181349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T181349Z
UID:25152-1719426600-1719432000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Seeds\, Restoring the Ancient Grassland Vegetation of LA Zoom PresentationMembers Only
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Meeting Presentation by Marc Pastorek is a prairie restorationist\, consultant\, land manager and founder of Pastorek Habitats\, LLC. an ecological landscape firm dedicated to producing natural grass landscapes that are high in botanical richness and diversity. Pastorek Habitats specializes in local genetics of native prairie grass and wildflower seed mixes.  REGISTRATION WILL BE REQUIRED \nhttps://wildones-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdOqhqz0vGtTLd3K28ayXb-sJ3rBT8Y6V#/registration \nWild Ones Pontchartrain Basin \n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/seeds-restoring-the-ancient-grassland-vegetation-of-la-zoom-presentationmembers-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T200000
DTSTAMP:20240618T180520Z
CREATED:20240618T180520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T180520Z
UID:25151-1719340200-1719345600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Medicinal Plants for Gardens of the Southeast - LSU Hilltop Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:11855 Highland Rd\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, United States\, Louisiana 70810\nAt this workshop\, Jennifer Blanchard will share her two decades of experience in botanical research and environmental sciences studies and her enthusiasm about propagation and the use of native medicinal plants in the landscape. Learn about the value-added benefits these plants provide to human health and the environment as we indulge in a tea-tisane tasting from plants grown at Hilltop. Leave inspired by a palette of plants that you may introduce into your garden to promote your own well-being!\nRegister at lsu.edu/hilltop$10 for students\, LMNGBR & Hilltop members$15 for non-members\n\nFor more information about this event\, please contact us at LSU Hilltop Arboretum at 225-767-6916\, visit www.lsu.edu/hilltop\, or email hilltop@lsu.edu.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/medicinal-plants-for-gardens-of-the-southeast-lsu-hilltop-arboretum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240625T193000
DTSTAMP:20240618T175911Z
CREATED:20240618T175911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T175911Z
UID:25150-1719340200-1719343800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Common Butterflies of Central Louisiana: Common Visitors in a Wild Yard - Zoom Presentation
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 25\, 2024 AT 6:30 PM FOR A WILD ONES WESTERN GULF PLAIN PRESENTATION!!\nZoom 4 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nTopic: Western Gulf Plain – Common Butterflies of Central Louisiana: Common Visitors in a Wild Yard by Christina Calcaterra\nTime: Jun 25\, 2024 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://wildones-org.zoom.us/j/84121896357…\nMeeting ID: 841 2189 6357\nPasscode: LC.8Ln
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/common-butterflies-of-central-louisiana-common-visitors-in-a-wild-yard-zoom-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T170000
DTSTAMP:20240302T183024Z
CREATED:20240302T183024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T183024Z
UID:24950-1653728400-1653757200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Edible Plant Workshop
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URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/edible-plant-workshop-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T000000
DTSTAMP:20240302T183024Z
CREATED:20240302T183024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T183024Z
UID:24949-1653350400-1653523200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Graminoid Plant ID Class
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URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/graminoid-plant-id-class-2/
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