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Celebrate Earth Day by supporting Green Light. Every little bit helps.

April 10, 2025 By Christian Ryan

Earth Day is April 22nd, and we suggest celebrating by supporting your favorite local sustainability non-profit - Green Light New Orleans! Your support is a gift not just to us, but to your local and global community! Your support funds our rain barrel program by providing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Green Light New Orleans, Rain barrel, Support Tagged With: GreenLightNewOrleans, Support

Hello!

April 7, 2025 By Christian Ryan

Christian Ryan

Dear Friends,  I am delighted to join Green Light as the new Executive Director. Since its conception in 2006, Andreas Hoffmann has nurtured the growth of a bright idea into a beautiful organization that serves our community members through both knowledge and empowerment. I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Event, Green Light New Orleans Tagged With: GreenLightNewOrleans, hello, spring greetings

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

A few last summer sustainability words

October 9, 2019 By Andreas Hoffmann

Most people in Louisiana have understood by now that we are very vulnerable to climate change and that we have to take action to slow down subsidence and reduce the risk of flooding. "We" means clearly "all and each one of us." Hopefully even congressman Garrett Graves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy-efficiency, Environmental Education, Green Light New Orleans, Rain barrel

Volunteer Spotlight: Afshan Qureshi

October 9, 2019 By Brett Thorne

Afshan Qureshi knew she wanted her birthday to involve more than the typical presents, cake and balloons. That’s why the San Francisco resident invited 7 of her closest girlfriends to take a trip to New Orleans, where the group celebrated Afshan’s birthday by volunteering with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Environmental Education, Green Light New Orleans, Green Light Volunteer, Rain barrel

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