Green Light New Orleans depends on many people to further our mission of building a more sustainable future. In addition to volunteers from within and outside the New Orleans community, we would not be able to function without the help of our team of interns. This year, we are … [Read more...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Russell Swanzy
Today we’d like to share our appreciation for Green Light volunteer Russell Swanzy. Russell has been a helping hand across all Green Light’s programs. From priming garden beds and rain barrels to home installations, Russell has been a welcome member of the team. Russell … [Read more...]
Eggplant
Eggplants are a beautiful flowering plant. Right now Green Light is harvesting lots of eggplant at our Edible Teaching Garden. We use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the eggplant at the stem. Once they are too big, eggplants will become bitter or mushy so be sure to harvest once … [Read more...]
Volunteer Spotlight: Ginger Warden
While interviewing Ginger Warden, it’s easy to tell how much she values working with Green Light by the genuine honesty found in all of her responses. Ginger has been volunteering with Green Light every week for the past three months to serve through the free energy efficient … [Read more...]
Green Light Spotlight: Alecia Evans
Meet Alecia Evans. She’s from the Westbank in Harvey, LA. She currently studies finance at the University of New Orleans (UNO), works for Harmony Neighborhood Development and is passionate about helping families get out of debt to become “bankable”. Alecia graciously and warmly … [Read more...]