Pollinator Week 2019 is June 17th-23rd!
Posted June 24, 2019 at 11:21 AM by Amanda Frentz
What exactly, you might ask, is pollination? Pollination is a vital stage in the life cycle of all flowering plants. When pollen is moved within a flower or carried from one flower to another of the same species it leads to fertilization. This transfer of pollen is necessary for healthy and productive native and agricultural ecosystems. About 75% of all flowering plant species need the help of animals to move their heavy pollen grains...
Sign up for Plastic Free July!
Posted June 18, 2019 at 3:36 PM by Amanda Frentz
New Orleans City Park and Audubon Nature Institute encourage you to participate in Plastic Free July, a 31-day global challenge to reduce and refuse single-use plastics. Let's all team up from across the country to be a part of the challenge and and also invite the New Orleans community to join!
The challenge takes place through an easy-to-use online platform. Click here for the link. Track your individual progress, share successes...
Happy 3rd of July: Celebrate America with Music and Fireworks
Posted June 13, 2019 at 10:25 AM by Amanda Frentz
Each year City Park and the The Marine Corps Band New Orleans put on a spectacular show on July 3rd on the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn. This year's event will not dissapoint! Plus...fireworks from the top of the Peristyle.
Wear your red, white, and blue best and bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy patriotic music.
Arrive early to get a great spot on the...
Storyland Named Among Best Family-Travel Activities in New Orleans by Forbes
Posted June 6, 2019 at 4:13 PM by Amanda Frentz
This month Forbes named New Orleans one of the “Top 10 American Cities for Family-Friendly Travel” and Storyland in New Orleans City Park among the Best Family-Travel Activities in New Orleans. With its many attractions, events, and open green spaces, City Park’s 1300 acres is a dream destination for anyone year-round and Storyland is a at the heart of the Park.
“Storyland is a treasured part of New Orleans....
New Orleans City Park Named Among Best Things to Do with the Kids in New Orleans
Posted May 20, 2019 at 1:54 PM by Amanda Frentz
This month USA Today 10 Best named New Orleans City Park among the ‘Ten Best Things to Do with the Kids in New Orleans’. With its many attractions, events, and open green spaces, City Park’s 1300 acres is a dream destination for anyone year-round.
The website singled out: the New Orleans Botanical Garden, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Storyland, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and pointed out the 1300 acres for...