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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-6/
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the Oak - Hilltop Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to Hilltop Arboretum’s “Celebration of the Oak” on Sunday\, December 8\, 2024\, from 1-4 pm.\n\n\nLearn about the history and rich ecology of native oak trees. Hear from experts on how to care for these treasured oaks\, including tips for planting and maintaining oaks of your own.\n\n\nTree saplings\, books\, and tree guides will be available for purchase. Small bites\, beverages and spirits included with each registration.\n\n\nBring the kids! Activities and crafts will be provided for children. Children under 12 enter for free.\n\n\nRegistration online: https://lsu.edu/hilltop/events/celebrate_the_oak.php
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/celebration-of-the-oak-hilltop-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T140000
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UID:25397-1734170400-1734184800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:The Gulf South Pawpaw Symposium - Docville Farm\, Violet
DESCRIPTION:A fun and educational event all about the delicious and unique pawpaw fruit. Discover the history\, cultivation\, and culinary uses of this tropical fruit native to North America. \nThe symposium will take place on Sat Dec 14 2024 at 10:00 AM at Docville Farm located at 5124 E St Bernard Hwy\, Violet\, La. 70092. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about pawpaws and connect with other fruit enthusiasts. See you there! \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/the-gulf-south-pawpaw-symposium-docville-farm-violet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T103000
DTSTAMP:20241212T143150Z
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UID:25489-1734773400-1734777000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Woods Walk at Blackwater - Central
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 21 at 9:30 AM | Blackwater Conservation Area\nTake a peaceful guided hike through scenic trails as you learn about native trees and discover nature just beyond your backyard. Perfect for all skill levels\n\n\n9385 Blackwater Road\nCentral\, LA 70814 \n\n225-273-6405
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/woods-walk-at-blackwater-central/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241228T170000
DTSTAMP:20241222T201351Z
CREATED:20241222T200001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T201351Z
UID:25496-1735383600-1735405200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Winter Tree ID Hike - Ville Platte
DESCRIPTION:Learn to identify trees using bark\, buds and twigs. Meet at the Arboretum Nature Center at 10 am. For more information call the Nature Center at 337-363-6289. \n1300 Sudie Lawton Ln\, Ville Platte\, LA
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/winter-tree-id-hike-ville-platte/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T170000
DTSTAMP:20250106T171323Z
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UID:25512-1736348400-1736355600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Pull & Prune - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Whimscapes will be leading another cleanup of the gardens at Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center (4300 S Broad St\, New Orleans\, LA 70125)  Wednesday\, Jan. 8th from 3-5 pm. BYO gloves and small garden tools for what is evolving into not only a native garden cleanup\, but a fun hangout with some awesome folks. Thanks to all the generous volunteers who spend time brightening up corners of our community. *Weather will be sunny\, but chilly\, so dress warm.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/volunteer-pull-prune-nola/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T140000
DTSTAMP:20241222T200255Z
CREATED:20241222T200255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T200255Z
UID:25497-1736600400-1736604000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Growing Native Wetland Plants for Coastal Restoration - Picayune MS
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 11\, 2025 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm \n\n\nCREC-Crosby Arboretum\n370 Ridge Road\nPicayune\, Mississippi 39466\n\n\n\nCost: Free \nJoin the Native Plant Producer Network and the Crosby Arboretum for an informative and hands-on workshop focused on the vital role of native wetland plants in coastal restoration! \nIf you’re a gardener looking to expand your knowledge or interested in growing native plants for coastal restoration projects\, this event is for you. You’ll learn how to grow and sell native wetland plants that play a key role in preserving and restoring our coastal ecosystems. This free\, in-person event will provide practical tips and techniques that gardeners can use to support the health of our coasts while enhancing their own gardening practices. Enjoy refreshments and leave with valuable knowledge you can put into action. \nSign up here or visit the Native Plant Producer Network webpage \nIf you have any questions please email Kaitlyn Mitchell
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/growing-native-wetland-plants-for-coastal-restoration-picayune-ms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T153000
DTSTAMP:20241222T201145Z
CREATED:20241222T201006Z
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UID:25498-1736688600-1736695800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Quarterly Meeting: Ask Ally Workshop- Invasive & Aggressive Plant ID and Management - Mandeville
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 12th\, 2025\n 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Central Time)\n White Pelican Gym\, Court 3 at Pelican Park\, 63350 Pelican Dr\, Mandeville\, LA\, 70448 \n\nPublic Welcome \n\nFirst Quarterly Membership of Wild Ones Pontchartrain Basin and Public Meeting of 2025. Presentation by Ally Harding.  Have a problem plant that you’d like advice on?  Grab as complete a plant as you can from your space\, bringing the root\, stem\, and leaves if possible. Put the plant in a container to help make sure we’re not propagating problem plants!  A tied garbage bag would be great for this. We’ll avoid accidentally distributing seeds and cuttings by doing this.  If you have success dealing with problem plants\, please bring your tips and tricks to help us battle our way back to more native spaces.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/quarterly-meeting-ask-ally-workshop-invasive-aggressive-plant-id-and-management-mandeville-problem-plants/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T150000
DTSTAMP:20250109T160912Z
CREATED:20250109T160912Z
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UID:25525-1736690400-1736694000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Twigs\, Buds and Bark in the Winter Woods - St. Martinville
DESCRIPTION:Join our favorite tree guy\, Jim Foret\, for an afternoon walk at Cade Farm\, UL Lafayette’s experimental farm. We’ll celebrate Arbor Day with a casual stroll through the mature woods to learn about tree ID in winter using twigs\, bark and buds. Jim retired recently from UL Lafayette’s School of Geosciences\, where he taught native plant and plant science classes. Meet at 2 pm at the Welcome Center parking lot (building is closed). Wear boots or footwear you don’t mind getting muddy. All ages. \n1234 W.J. Bernard Rd. St. Martinville\, LA 70582
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/twigs-buds-and-bark-in-the-winter-woods-st-martinville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T120000
DTSTAMP:20240918T154908Z
CREATED:20240918T154755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T154908Z
UID:25352-1737190800-1737201600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Big Treesy Giveaway - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the year\, NOLA Tree Project operates several Big TREEsy giveaways in various New Orleans districts to promote and enhance the well being of the community. NOLA Tree Project gives away over 4K trees all while educating the community through workshops on tree planting and maintenance\, storm water management and the vital role trees play environmentally. \nSaturday\, January 18\, 2025 – Audubon Louisiana Nature Center \n11000 Lake Forest Blvd.\, New Orleans\, LA 70128 – 400 FREE Trees \nNOLA TREE PROJECT\nPhone: 504-415-8434\nEmail: info@nolatreeproject.org
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/big-treesy-giveaway-nola-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T130000
DTSTAMP:20250106T170953Z
CREATED:20250106T170953Z
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UID:25511-1737190800-1737205200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Arbor Day Tree Giveaway - Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Louisiana Arbor Day\, Baton Rouge Green partners with the Burden Museum & Gardens’ Arbor Day. The Burden team hosts a festival of activities\, tree planting and learning at the Barton Arboretum (inside the Burden complex). In addition to the many horticulture\, arboriculture and naturalist experts and vendors interacting with visitors\, the BRG team gives away 1\,000 FREE native trees to attendees on a first-come\, first-served basis. The trees are grown by the staff and volunteers at Burden. \nLocal food trucks will also be on-site! \nThe event is free and open to the public! We recommend visitors wear rubber boots\, gloves and dress warmly! \nBarton Arboretum at the LSU Ag Center Botanic Gardens \n4560 Essen Lane\n(I-10 at Essen Lane)\nBaton Rouge\, LA 70809
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/louisiana-arbor-day-tree-giveaway-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T130000
DTSTAMP:20240912T202819Z
CREATED:20240912T202819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T202819Z
UID:25345-1737795600-1737810000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:2025 Annual Symposium Hilltop Arboretum - Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:2025 Annual Symposium\nHomegrown National Park:\nConservation that Begins in Your Yard\nDate: Saturday\, January 25\, 2025\, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nFeaturing: Douglas Tallamy\, Bill Fontenot\, and Cheryl Geiger\nLocation: EBRPL – Main Library \n7711 Goodwood Blvd\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70806
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/2025-annual-symposium-hilltop-arboretum-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T170000
DTSTAMP:20250109T161330Z
CREATED:20250109T161330Z
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UID:25526-1739016000-1739034000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Okra Abbey Community Day - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Helen Sierminski of NOLA Sidewalk Gardens & Forests who will lead a 10-11 am urban nature walk that begins and ends at Okra Abbey.\n9 AM – Coffee & Breakfast 9:30 AM – Garden Club with Okra Abbey Lead Gardener Billie Golan10 AM – Urban Nature Walk Departs Okra Abbey with NOLA Sidewalk Gardens & Forests Tour Guide Helen Sierminski11 AM – Urban Nature Walk Returns to Okra Abbey10 AM-12 noon – Volunteer & Gardening Projects\nShowing love for the Sidewalks Gardens and Forests of New Orleans\, providing us with serenity\, shade and sensory delights.Urban Nature Walks: a guided opportunity for awareness and connection with nature in an urban setting.\nOkra Abbey’s entrance gates are on Hickory Street and Eagle Steet and our community refrigerator faces Hickory Street. Okra Abbey is located on New Orleans Public School Property and the school’s address is 1800 Monroe St. Please be advised that Hickory Street is currently closed for road repairs and you may need to park a block or two away from the garden.\nWe will learn about the connections between the garden beds and the food we eat at the community table with Okra Abbey’s Lead Gardener Billie Golan. We will connect with neighbors and grow community while we work on growing fresh and nutritious food.\nPlease contact okraabbey@gmail.com if you can donate coffee supplies\, snacks\, seeds\, or starts! Please contact nolasidewalkgardensandforests@gmail.com with questions about the urban nature walk.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/okra-abbey-community-day-nola/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T160000
DTSTAMP:20250209T005556Z
CREATED:20250209T005556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T005556Z
UID:25622-1739109600-1739116800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Twigs\, Buds and Blooms - St. Martinville
DESCRIPTION:Join our favorite tree guy\, Jim Foret\, for an afternoon walk at Cade Farm\, UL Lafayette’s experimental farm. We’ll celebrate Arbor Day with a casual stroll through the mature woods to learn about tree ID in winter using twigs\, bark and buds. Jim retired recently from UL Lafayette’s School of Geosciences\, where he taught native plant and plant science classes. Meet at 2pm at the Welcome Center parking lot (building is closed). Wear boots or footwear you don’t mind getting muddy. All ages \n1234 W.J. Bernard Rd. St. Martinville\, LA 70582
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/twigs-buds-and-blooms-st-martinville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T180000
DTSTAMP:20250209T003125Z
CREATED:20250209T003125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T003125Z
UID:25617-1739464200-1739469600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Giveaway - NOLA
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URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-giveaway-nola/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20250211T104334Z
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UID:25395-1739491200-1739750399@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:LNPS Annual Conference - Acadian Baptist Center
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Louisiana Native Plant Conference will be held Feb 14th-16th at the Acadian Baptist Center located near Eunice\, La.   This venue has several options for lodging (including RV parking and camping)\, along with walking trails with lots of natives plants!   The conference format will be similar to those of the past with great speakers Friday evening and Saturday\, native plant trivia\, and the plant auction.  As this location has native plants of interest\, there will be time allotted within the schedule for guided walks.   There is also plenty of space where exhibitors and vendors will display and sell their wares.   Field trips in the vicinity will be offered for Friday afternoon and Sunday with a Prescribed Burn demo scheduled fro Friday afternoon (weather permitting).   We encourage participants to support LNPS by being a member\, but it is not required in order to attend the conference. There is a $25 conference fee for all attendees. \nConference agenda:  https://www.lnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LNPS-2025-Agenda.pdf \nConference registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/b3aa5499-042b-4e62-ac2d-19fc4b8562bb \nGo to https://www.lnps.org/ for complete information. \n \n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/lnps-annual-conference-acadian-baptist-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T130000
DTSTAMP:20250209T000911Z
CREATED:20250209T000911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T000911Z
UID:25615-1739606400-1739624400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Arbor Day Native Plant Sale - Clinton MS
DESCRIPTION:Plant Sale – Trees and Shrubs\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 15\, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm\n617 Dunton Road\nClinton\, MS  39056\n\nCome out to our Plant Sale that is timed with Arbor Day: a celebration of tree planting. Arbor Day is set regionally to coincide with the best time to plant trees/shrubs in your area.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/arbor-day-native-plant-sale-clinton-ms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T120000
DTSTAMP:20250209T014405Z
CREATED:20250209T014405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T014405Z
UID:25633-1739610000-1739620800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Arbor Day Plant Sale - Picayune MS
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mississippi Arbor Day! Winter is a great time to plant trees and woody shrubs\, so come out early for the best selection\, and choose from a variety of species for your early planting projects. Pearl River County Master Gardeners and other experts will be on hand to help you select the right plant for the right place on your property. Free admission to the Plant Sale.Use Arboretum Service Entrance and follow signage. Sale will take place on our loop drive behind the Visitor Center. \n370 Ridge Road \nPicayune\, MS 39466 \nPhone: 601-799-2311
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/arbor-day-plant-sale-picayune-ms/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T130000
DTSTAMP:20250209T013000Z
CREATED:20250209T013000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T013000Z
UID:25630-1739876400-1739883600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Seed Cleaning and Packaging Social - Lacombe
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 18th\, 2025\n 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (Central Time)\n Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge \, 61389 LA-434\, Lacombe\, LA\, 70445 \nPublic Welcome \n\nWe will be cleaning seeds and packaging them into envelopes as giveaways to the public for our upcoming tabling events in 2025. We usually have an assembly line\, one person stamps envelope\, another adds seeds\, another seals pkg\, another adds the labels. We usually have great conversation’s while we are doing this activity.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/seed-cleaning-and-packaging-social-lacombe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20250209T015356Z
CREATED:20250209T015135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T015356Z
UID:25635-1740213000-1740225600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Big Treesy Giveaway - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 22\, 2025 – 8:30am-12 noon * Southern Food & Beverage Museum \n1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA 70113 – 400 FREE Trees \nFor Orleans Parish residents only
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/big-treesy-giveaway-nola/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T160000
DTSTAMP:20250211T154505Z
CREATED:20250209T012709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T154505Z
UID:25629-1740317400-1740326400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Seed Starting and Plant Propagation Workshop - Mandeville
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 23rd\, 2025\n 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Central Time)\n Castine Center\, Hall D\, 63350 Pelican Dr\, Mandeville\, LA\, 70448 \nPublic Welcome\nSeed Starting and Plant Propagation Hands-On Workshop. Free to members and the public for the first 40 that RSVP to wildonespontchartrainbasin@gmail.com   Materials provided but bring your own cuttings (at least 12 inch of new growth).
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/seed-starting-and-plant-propagation-workshop-lacombe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T083000
DTSTAMP:20250301T152915Z
CREATED:20250301T152426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T152915Z
UID:25696-1740904200-1740904200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Giveaway - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:SUNDAY\, MARCH 2     8:30-10:30 a.m.     PLANT GIVEAWAY atBig Lake Native Plant Trail in New Orleans City Park(the trail is near the boat and bike rental on Friedrichs Avenue; giveaway is at the amphitheater seating area next to the lake—look for the signs) – Giveaway plants are Elliott’s lovegrass (Eragostis elliottii) and mixed Drummond phlox (Phlox drummondii). Option 1: Stop by and pick up a native plant or two. Option 2: Volunteer for the giveaway team AND pick up a native plant or two. Four to six volunteers are needed to set up/take down table\, signs\, and plants and to give away plants. Volunteers must arrive by 8:00 a.m. Follow the link to sign up via NPI email.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-giveaway-nola-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTSTAMP:20250209T012408Z
CREATED:20250209T012408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T012408Z
UID:25628-1741305600-1741564799@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Spring Garden Show - Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd Annual Baton Rouge Spring Garden Show will be held at the John M. Parker Coliseum on LSU campus from March 7 to 9. The event is supported by the LSU AgCenter and the School of Plant\, Environmental and Soil Sciences. \nGeneral admission is $10 per person\, and children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. LSU and Southern University students can get in free with a student ID. For additional information\, please call Brayden Echols at 225-578-1890 or email at MEchols@agcenter.lsu.edu
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/spring-garden-show-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T120000
DTSTAMP:20250209T015730Z
CREATED:20250209T015610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T015730Z
UID:25637-1741420800-1741521600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sale - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Get your green thumbs ready! Pelican Greenhouse offers annuals\, perennials\, tropicals\, antique garden roses\, succulents\, houseplants\, and we are also one of the few local vendors providing a wide selection of Gulf Coast native species. With hundreds of varieties of plants\, there’s something everyone will love!
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/pelican-greenhouse-plant-sale-nola-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T090000
DTSTAMP:20250305T223818Z
CREATED:20250305T223818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T223818Z
UID:25712-1741424400-1741424400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Initiative of Greater NOLA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Susan Norris-Davis will share the latest on the Good Weed/Bad Weed database\, an easy-to-use guide for deciding what to pull and what to encourage that’s available on the NPI website. There’ll also be NPI baseball caps and magnets available as donation thank-you gifts. As always\, anyone and everyone (NPI member or not) is welcome to attend the meeting. After the meeting\, share native plants and seeds AND help tidy up the garden; bring your garden gloves\, clippers\, etc.\, if you want to join the Pull & Prune fun. \nRosa F. Keller Library\n4300 S. Broad Street\, New Orleans\, LA  70125
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-initiative-of-greater-nola-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Potted Iris Sale - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Irises for sale Saturday March 8\, 2025 9:00 am @New Canal Lighthouse 8001 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans \nPotted Irises will be $10 each
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/potted-iris-sale-nola/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T113000
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SUMMARY:Native Plants in the Landscape - Farmerville
DESCRIPTION:D’Arbonne Master Gardeners Spring Seminar 2025\n\n\nJoin us on March 8\, 2025\, for an enlightening seminar on Native Plants in the Landscape. We have three amazing speakers who will share their expertise and passion for native plants.\n\n\n Date: March 8\, 2025\n Location: LSU AgCenter 210 E. Water Street\, Farmerville\, LA 71241\nTime: 9:30 A.M.\n\n\nLimited seating available! Be sure to turn in your registration form soon to save your place. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to learn and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts.\nRegistration forms available at the LSU AgCenter in Farmerville.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plants-in-the-landscape-farmerville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T183000
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UID:25698-1741714200-1741717800@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Nature Walk - Moncus Park\, Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:2913 Johnston St\, Lafayette\, LA\, United States\, Louisiana 70503\nJoin us for Nature Walks this spring and fall with the Acadiana Native Plant Project at Moncus Park! Explore the park’s rich habitats and diverse plant life on these guided walks.\nDates and Times:– Tuesday\, March 11th\, 5:30-6:30 p.m.– Tuesday\, April 8th\, 5:30-6:30 p.m.– Tuesday\, May 13th\, 5:30-6:30 p.m.– Tuesday\, September 9th\, 5:30-6:30 p.m.– Tuesday\, October 14th\, 5:30-6:30 p.m.– Tuesday\, November 11th\, 5:30-6:30 p.m.\nMeeting Point: Gather at the Welcome Plaza by 5:40 p.m. to start the walk.\nAbout the Walks: Led by experts\, you’ll discover local flora\, including native and invasive species\, and learn about their ecological roles and contributions to wildlife\, pollination\, and stormwater management. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and gain insights into sustainable landscaping within our community.\nNature Walks are part of Moncus Park’s Environmental Programming\, made possible and grown by the MJ Sindler Family Fund—connecting our community to the wonders of nature\, one step at a time.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/nature-walk-moncus-park-lafayette-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250316T170000
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UID:25706-1742130000-1742144400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Prairies 101 Workshop - Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Acadiana Native Plant Projects’s Prairies 101 Workshop will be held at the UL Ecology Center\, 703 Thoroughbred Drive in Lafayette. Sunday March 16\, 1-5 pm.\nMost of Southwest Louisiana is part of the historic coastal prairie often called the Cajun Prairie. Learn about the critical importance of prairie plants to the ecology\, biodiversity and hydrology of the land in our own backyards. After an introduction by prairie ecologist Larry Allain\, ANPP volunteers and prairie experts will share their experiences and help you with your plan to add a little or a lot of prairie to your own property. There will also be a tour of the UL Ecology Center’s Prairie Seed Production facility and ANPP’s prairie plant propagation activities. Plants\, seeds and books will be for sale if you’re ready to get started. Refreshments will be served. Capped at 30 registrants. Only one registration needed per household. $40/32 for ANPP members. Registration includes 3 plugs of local ecotype prairie plants. Register at greauxnative.org/shop.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/prairies-101-workshop-lafayette/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T130000
DTSTAMP:20250209T013243Z
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UID:25631-1742209200-1742216400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Seed Cleaning and Packing Social - Covington
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 17th\, 2025\n 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (Central Time)\n Covington Public Library\, 310 W 21st Ave\, Covington\, LA\, 70433 \nPublic Welcome \n\nCome join us for a Seed Packaging Social event. We will be packing up native plant seeds for our upcoming tabling events at festivals in our area.  We usually have some lively conversations while we work and always walk away having learned something new.\nWe would love for you to come join the party!
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/seed-cleaning-and-packing-social-covington/
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