“It’s not just art, it’s a memory, it’s our life” - Mrs. Bond. We were met at the Bond home with a whirlwind of smiles and activity. When Mrs. Bond came out of the house to see the barrel for the first time, she gasped and immediately reached out to hug the … [Read more...]
What should you do with your rain barrel during a hurricane?
Rain barrels are just one way to prepare yourself and your home for New Orleans' wet season. One question we've encountered from time to time while installing rain barrels is what to do in the event of a hurricane. Should the barrel remain in place, as it will weigh about 400 … [Read more...]
World Refugee Day
Green Light New Orleans was excited to participate in this year's World Refugee Day celebrations. We got to be one of the many organizations offering our services and showing a welcoming face to our community members- some new and some who have been here for many years. We had a … [Read more...]
Tulane Pathways to Urban Sustainability
A Tulane class, Pathways to Urban Sustainability, has been helping us in our endeavor to address various urban environmental problems for the past few years. The students have explored new methodologies for addressing carbon offprints from backyard gardens, and are now doing the … [Read more...]
Park(ing) Day
We had a blast spending Oct. 6 with the New Orleans’ Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS) for Park(ing) Day. As part of the nationwide event, municipalities and groups throughout the nation converted parking spaces to mini-parks for the day. Green Light New Orleans … [Read more...]