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...]
Green Light in the news!
This month has been a newsworthy one here at Green Light New Orleans! Read more about the stories on our rain barrel and backyard vegetable garden installations. On Friday, April 7, WDSU news aired a segment chronicling one of Green Light's rain barrel installations. Watch the … [Read more...]
How to get your rain barrel NOW!
Our rain barrel program is sustainable because of the cost-share program, which went into effect after our rain barrel pilot program was completed. This means we ask our applicants to consider their financial situation and make a monetary contribution. The minimum is $10 and the … [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...]
Volunteer Artists Paint Green Light Rain Barrels
This blog was contributed by Amelia Matier, a long-term Green Light Volunteer. As Green Light New Orleans begins its rain barrel installation pilot program this spring, the local non-profit is enlisting the help of community volunteers to lend their creative skills to the … [Read more...]