Rain barrels in the heat wave
“Breaking the record” is the most used phrase in Jillian Kramer’s article about the “Red Flag Warning” in Louisiana. The conversation about Green Light’s rain…
Environmental Education
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From start to finish!
Green Light New Orleans’ rain barrels go through quite a long process before they can be installed at a home. The barrels must be cleaned…
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Why are Western Michigan University students in New Orleans?
Green Light New Orleans + 11 Western Michigan University students = 1 impactful week of environmental stewardship! Did you know New Orleans is sinking about…
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Got a question about Green Light’s rain barrels? We’ve got answers
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….
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A few last summer sustainability words
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…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Afshan Qureshi
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…
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Green Light Garden Revival
This spring our garden coordinator Helena has been working very hard with the help of some ready and willing volunteers to take our teaching garden…
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Travelocity Sweepstakes
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…
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Healthy Block Initiative
Green Light is proud to announce the success of a collaborative partnership with the Urban Conversancy, SOUL, and Youth Rebuilding New Orleans! For the…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Nova Southeastern University
On December 13th and 14th, a group of students from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida came to visit and volunteer at the Green Light…
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Water Fall Fest 2018 Was a Blast!
We had a great time at Water Fall Fest 2018, a celebration of the people and organizations helping Greater New Orleans reduce flooding by learning…
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Fall 2018 Interns
Meet our Fall 2018 interns! This fall we have two awesome interns at Green Light. Orly and Emma have been a huge help with fundraising, the lightbulb program, the…
