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SUMMARY:Fall Garden Day and Plant Sale - Hammond
DESCRIPTION:Get into the Fall Spirit at The Hammond Research Station’s Fall Fest and Plant Sale! It will be fun for the whole family! Shop fall season annual color\, shrubs\, trees\, and fall vegetable starts! Also learn gardening and landscape techniques from our industry’s leaders.\nThe Tangipahoa Master Gardeners will have a garden demo\, fun children’s activities\, a garden shop\, plant swap\, and more!\nPlant availability list coming soon!\nCash and card accepted\n\nHammond Research Station\n21560 Old Covington Hwy\, Hammond\, LA 70403-0532
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/fall-garden-day-and-plant-sale-hammond/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T160000
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SUMMARY:PlantFest! 2024 LSU Hilltop Arboretum Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 41st Annual Public Sale \nSaturday\, October 5th\, 9 am – 4 pm\nSunday\, October 6th\, 12 noon – 4 pm \nThe Friends of Hilltop Arboretum will hold its annual PlantFest plant sale on Saturday\, October 5th\, 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday\, October 6th\, 12 pm – 4 pm. The sale is open to the public. Members of the Friends of Hilltop will receive first pick of plants at the Members-Only Sale\, Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 9 am – 6 pm. \nThis year’s PlantFest celebrates Hilltop’s commitment to Go Native! while adhering to our commitment to masterfully collect people and plants and bring them together in the unique\, natural space that is the LSU Hilltop Arboretum.  We will offer an expanded selection of native plants and feature over 300 species of native and traditional trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, vines\, ferns\, camellias\, and grasses\, all sourced from trusted nurseries in Texas and Louisiana. A plant availability list will be published on our website the week of the sale. \nAs always\, we will have plant experts on hand to help with plant selections; however\, you are responsible for managing your purchases and getting them to your car. Please bring your own wagon and helper. Hilltop will have a limited number of wagon and helpers available to rent for $5. There will be no plant holding areas. \nPark in the Oak Hills subdivision and walk-into the arboretum from Pecan Grove Court. Security will allow visitors with handicap placards to park in the Hilltop parking lot. Please do not park on Highland Road. \nPlease review the Shopping Guidelines and Parking Map prior to sale. \nHilltop Arboretum\n11855 Highland Road\nBaton Rouge\, LA 70810\nPhone: 225-767-6916\nEmail: info@friendsofhilltop.org
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/plantfest-2024-lsu-hilltop-arboretum-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20240820T154240Z
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UID:25264-1728118800-1728230400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Fall Garden Festival - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall for plant and garden product exhibits and sales\, educational programs\, music\, arts & crafts\, cooking demonstrations and MORE. \n1 Palm Drive\nNew Orleans\, LA 70124 \n504-482-4888
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/fall-garden-festival-nola/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T113000
DTSTAMP:20240925T145133Z
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SUMMARY:First Saturdays at Frenchtown - Greenwell Springs
DESCRIPTION:Start your month off on the right foot by spending a little time in nature at Frenchtown Road Conservation Area. Activities will focus on connecting both nature lovers and nature novices alike with the inner workings of the largest conservation area in the BREC Conservation system. And just like the site\, activities and topics will change monthly. Pre-registration is required\, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.\nOct. 5 + Dec. 7 / 9:30-11:30 a.m.\nContact Information:conservation@brec.org225-218-4979\nRegistration Details:Price: $5Registration Method: OnlineAge Limit: 6\n\nBREC’s Frenchtown Conservation Area (Central City\, LA)\n17357 Frenchtown Rd\, Greenwell Springs\, LA 70739-3644\nhttps://www.brec.org/calendar/detail/first-saturdays-at-frenchtown?fbclid=IwY2xjawFhAe1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaYedWtYlKkHyn6zcCv3XF0T4EEaV1w-hLaZBbe_Jq5ZEQZZHzzbVTEUPQ_aem_mLip2eiEZX-CwrlyjJAbRg
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/first-saturdays-at-frenchtown-greenwell-springs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20240807T134204Z
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SUMMARY:PlantFest! 2024 LSU Hilltop Arboretum Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 41st Annual Public Sale \nSaturday\, October 5th\, 9 am – 4 pm\nSunday\, October 6th\, 12 noon – 4 pm \nThe Friends of Hilltop Arboretum will hold its annual PlantFest plant sale on Saturday\, October 5th\, 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday\, October 6th\, 12 pm – 4 pm. The sale is open to the public. Members of the Friends of Hilltop will receive first pick of plants at the Members-Only Sale\, Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 9 am – 6 pm. \nThis year’s PlantFest celebrates Hilltop’s commitment to Go Native! while adhering to our commitment to masterfully collect people and plants and bring them together in the unique\, natural space that is the LSU Hilltop Arboretum.  We will offer an expanded selection of native plants and feature over 300 species of native and traditional trees\, shrubs\, perennials\, vines\, ferns\, camellias\, and grasses\, all sourced from trusted nurseries in Texas and Louisiana. A plant availability list will be published on our website the week of the sale. \nAs always\, we will have plant experts on hand to help with plant selections; however\, you are responsible for managing your purchases and getting them to your car. Please bring your own wagon and helper. Hilltop will have a limited number of wagon and helpers available to rent for $5. There will be no plant holding areas. \nPark in the Oak Hills subdivision and walk-into the arboretum from Pecan Grove Court. Security will allow visitors with handicap placards to park in the Hilltop parking lot. Please do not park on Highland Road. \nPlease review the Shopping Guidelines and Parking Map prior to sale. \nHilltop Arboretum\n11855 Highland Road\nBaton Rouge\, LA 70810\nPhone: 225-767-6916\nEmail: info@friendsofhilltop.org
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/plantfest-2024-lsu-hilltop-arboretum-baton-rouge-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T170000
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SUMMARY:Native Stroll at the Fournets - Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Acadiana Native Plant Project’s October monthly “meeting” will be a garden tour at Jenifer and Stephen Fournet’s gold-certified habitat at 115 Glynwood Drive in Lafayette’s Holden Heights neighborhood. Their large yard that backs up to Coulee Mine has been planted with many native trees Stephen has either grown from seed or from cuttings from family land near Lake Martin. Jen is a Master Gardener on the Propagation team. Their garden was recognized by Lafayette Garden Club as Garden of the Month of June 2023.\nAll are welcome! please be mindful of neighbors when parking. Bring native plants or seeds to swap if you have em.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-stroll-at-the-fournets-lafayette/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T140000
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UID:25364-1728721800-1728741600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Propagation Workshop - Clinton MS
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 12\, 2024 the Mississippi Native Plant Society will host a hands on wildflower propagation workshop at the Clinton Community Nature Center.  This facility has an ongoing Native Plant Sale and a lot of community support.  It is located on 32 acres of native forest at 617 Dunton Road\, Clinton\, MS 39056. \n\n\nDue to space restrictions\, the workshop size is limited to 45 participants.  To hold your spot\, you need to pre-register by clicking on this link http://www.clintonnaturecenter.org/product-page/make-more-plants-a-native-plant-propagation-workshop and pay a $7.00 registration fee.  Since this workshop is open to CCNC members as well as MNPS members\, it is likely to fill up.  To avoid disappointment\, please register as soon as possible. \n\nMake More Plants!  A Native Plant Propagation Workshop \n\n\n8:30-9:00 Registration \n\n\n9:00-9:20 Everything you need to know about the Clinton Community Nature Center\, their efforts to preserve and promote native plants and plans/hopes for the future – Audrey Harrison\, President of CCNC Board of Trustees \n\n\n9:20-9:30 Short introduction of the attendees to facilitate networking throughout the day \n\n\n9:40-12:00 Seeds\, Seeds\, Seeds!  Hands-on seed propagation training with emphasis on collecting\, cleaning\, treating and planting wildflower seed in CCNC facilities.  Free seed will be available for participants to take home. \n\n\n12:00-1:00 Lunch on site.  Bring a lunch or contribute $5 so that we can order pizzas to share.  There will be networking opportunities during lunch. \n\n\n1:00-2:00  Propagation of natives by cuttings and division with emphasis on timing\, facilities and follow-up care.
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-propagation-workshop-msnp-or-ccnc-members-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20240918T152511Z
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UID:25268-1728723600-1728734400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Iris Rhizome Sale - NOLA
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for your spring garden now\, and register for our annual Iris Sale with the Greater New Orleans Iris Society. Garden admission is FREE with registration! Visit the link to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/2dj63n54 \nLongue Vue House and Gardens \nPlayhouse (behind main house) \n9 AM – Noon \n\n\n7 Bamboo Rd\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States\, Louisiana\n\n\n\n(504) 488-5488
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/louisiana-iris-rhizome-sale-nola/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20240925T150358Z
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UID:25369-1729245600-1729339200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Sale - Picayune MS Crosby Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Fall Native Plant Sale 2024 \nOctober 18 & 19 (Fri/Sat)\, 10:00 a.m. to Noon \n(Members enter each day at 9:00 a.m.) \nChoose from an outstanding variety of native plants\, especially woody trees and shrubs\, for your fall planting projects. Fall and winter months are an excellent time for planting\, as they allow for a long period of root establishments. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers and Mississippi Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist you with your plant questions and to help you select the right plant for the right place on your property. Come early for the best selection of many hard-to-find plants! 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 \n601.799.2311 (Wed-Sun)
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-plant-sale-picayune-ms-crosby-arboretum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20241014T155146Z
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UID:25396-1729324800-1729339200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Clegg's Tree Spree - Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:Clegg’s Nursery Siegen Lane Location: 5696 Siegen Lane\n \nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024 8:00 am–12:00 pm \n\n\nBaton Rouge Green arborists will be on hand to help you shop hard-to-find native trees and shrubs\, and some select citrus and fruit trees. \nFor every “Baton Rouge Green Approved” tree purchased\, Clegg’s donates to Baton Rouge Green. \nLet us help you select the “right tree for the right place”!
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/cleggs-tree-spree-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20241007T192737Z
CREATED:20241007T192737Z
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UID:25394-1729328400-1729339200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Longleaf Pine Savanna Walk - Nature Conservancy Location TBD
DESCRIPTION:Free event\, though registration is required and limited to 20 participants. \nGet outdoors and take a walk on the wild side into one of the Northshore’s premier natural habitats:  Longleaf Pine Flatwood Savanna.See numerous carnivorous plants in their fall color.  Learn about native habitats\, flora\, wildlife\, natural history and restoration management fromconservation biologist Nelwyn McInnis of Southern Wild LLC who has been working in this habitat type for over 30 years. \nLongleaf Pine Savannas are floristically rich\, herb-dominated wetlands that are naturally sparsely stocked with Pinus palustris (longleaf pine). They historically dominated the Gulf Coastal Plain flatwood regions from Florida to Texas\, including much of southeast and southwest Louisiana. The term “savanna” is classically used to describe expansive herb-dominated areas with scattered trees.  Register at \nhttps://wildonespontchartrainbasin@gmail.com/
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/longleaf-pine-savanna-walk-nature-conservancy-location-tbd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T100000
DTSTAMP:20240925T145842Z
CREATED:20240925T145842Z
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UID:25367-1729414800-1729418400@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Nature Walk Moncus Park - Lafayette
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Nature Walks 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: \n\nSunday\, October 20th\, 9:00-10:00 a.m.\nSunday\, November 17th\, 9:00-10:00 a.m.\n\nMeeting Point: Gather at the Welcome Plaza by 9:05 a.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. \n337-500-1177 | Park Address: 2913 Johnston Street Lafayette\, LA 70503
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/nature-walk-moncus-park-lafayette/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241020T160000
DTSTAMP:20241018T134328Z
CREATED:20241018T134328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T134328Z
UID:25399-1729432800-1729440000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Native Seed Swap - Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:Wild Ones Greater Baton Rouge will meet to offer seeds and accept donations to fill their supply. You don’t need to bring seeds to attend (label them if you do). Nonmembers pay $5 at the door. \nLSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens \n4560 Essen Ln\, Baton Rouge\, LA \nWildonesbr@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/native-seed-swap-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T150000
DTSTAMP:20240904T132516Z
CREATED:20240904T132516Z
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UID:25318-1729692000-1729695600@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Integrating Native Plants Into Your Beautification Project - Keep Louisiana Beautiful Conference Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome the owner/operator of BaumGardens Landscape & Design\, Tammany Baumgarten\, as a speaker at the 2024 Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference. Tammany will present on the topic\, “Integrating Native Plants Into Your Beautification Project.” Her presentation will include insights into the plants themselves\, examples\, and lessons learned from various public native landscape projects.\n\n\nRegister for the conference by Sept. 3 to get early bird pricing. We hope to see you Oct. 23-24 at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge! Register online: https://bit.ly/3GDOUdT
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/integrating-native-plants-into-your-beautification-project-keep-louisiana-beautiful-conference-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20241018T135236Z
CREATED:20241018T135236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T135236Z
UID:25400-1729794600-1729800000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Re-Wilding - Baton Rouge
DESCRIPTION:Join the BR Unit of the Herb Society of America for a presentation by Jess Cole on rewilding our landscapes.  Rewilding involves establishing native plants and replacing existing plants – that often serve very little purpose for pollinators and wildlife – with hugely beneficial natives. She’ll also talk about the myriad ways to encourage wildlife and biodiversity back into our yards and public spaces. \nNonmembers pay $5 admission. \nLSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens \n4560 Essen Lane\, BR \n 
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/re-wilding-baton-rouge/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T143000
DTSTAMP:20240820T155243Z
CREATED:20240820T155010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T155243Z
UID:25266-1729931400-1729953000@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Fall Garden Festival - Folsom
DESCRIPTION:Annual Fall Garden Festival held in Folsom\, La that features local nurseries. Come find the best plants for your gardens and get all your questions answered by the grower! Plate lunches will be available for purchase from Midway Church! Children’s activity booth! Free Admission! \nMidway Church Park\, 82424 Hwy 25\, Folsom\, LA 70437
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/fall-garden-festival-folsom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T120000
DTSTAMP:20241018T141031Z
CREATED:20241018T141031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T141031Z
UID:25401-1730197800-1730203200@www.lnps.org
SUMMARY:Briarwood Nature Preserve Talk - Winnfield
DESCRIPTION:Join the Winn Parish Garden Club to learn about native plants that grow in our area and learn about Briarwood Nature Preserve located in Saline. A presentation by Bayli Brossette\, Curator of Briarwood Nature Preserve\, on the life and legacy of Caroline Dormon\, Louisiana’s pioneering botanist and conservationist. She will discuss how Dormon’s passion for native plants shaped the preserve and influenced the creation of Kisatchie National Forest. It will be your chance to explore Briarwood’s rich history and ongoing conservation efforts. \nWinn Parish Library \n200 N Saint John St\, Winnfield\, LA 71483
URL:https://www.lnps.org/event/briarwood-nature-preserve-talk-winnfield/
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