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Got a question about Green Light’s rain barrels? We’ve got answers

October 9, 2019 By Brett Thorne

We've been out installing rain barrels all summer, and one of our favorite parts of each installation is getting to meet and chat with applicants. We've gotten a few recurring questions about Green Light and our programs, so we decided to make a small list of Frequently Asked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environmental Education, Green Light Gardener, Green Light New Orleans, Rain barrel, Stormwater Management

Roofing + resilience

October 1, 2019 By Brett Thorne

Our friends at MyStrongHome have been educating us about the importance of a home’s roof—specifically, the role your roof plays in safeguarding your house against hurricanes and tornadoes...and in determining the cost of your homeowners insurance. Huh? Insurance? It may not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Green Light New Orleans, Stormwater Management

Dogs of Green Light

May 4, 2019 By Jessica Caines

The Green Light team loves meeting residents' furry friends! Send us photos of your pets and your rain barrel to be featured!                 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stormwater Management

Rain Barrel Artists and Recipients!

April 27, 2019 By Jessica Caines

We love having so many amazing artists who give their time to Green Light so recipients can have awesome barrels like these! Artists love to see who gets their barrel and of course barrel recipients are curious who painted their barrel. Check out barrel recipients and barrel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stormwater Management

Travelocity Sweepstakes

April 27, 2019 By Jessica Caines

Green Light has partnered up with one of our donors, Travelocity, and their Sweepstakes for Good to create a sweepstakes that gives one winner and a friend: -Free flights to New Orleans -Free hotel stay -One full day of volunteering with Green Light in an activity of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environmental Education, Rain barrel, Stormwater Management

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