We have partnered with the Native Plant Initiative of Greater New Orleans (NPIGNO) on an exciting project to reintroduce native plants into the neighborhood.

Native plants are beneficial because they require less maintenance (water, fertilizer, pesticides), support local wildlife by providing food and habitat, improve soil health, and cost less to maintain.

Native plants are naturally adapted to the local climate and soil, so they are hardy, reduce costs and environmental and increase biodiversity and regional landscape character.

Marigny Goes Native's aim is to increase the beauty of the neighborhood by creating a space where we coexist with nature.

Want to help see this project through? Have questions? Let us know. info@theFMIA.org.

PLANT WORKSHOP

We are hosting a workshop on growing plants by seed and through propogation. It will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025. It will start with a short plant tour of the neighborhood and end with the workshop.

Tour: 9 - 10:30 am with the workshop to follow. 

Come to St Paul Lutheran Church, 2624 Burgundy St

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK PLANTING

As part of the project we will be re-planting 2 of the beds in the park with native species. We need volunteers to help with the planting and the water thereafter until the root take hold. Stay tuned for more information. 

Concept

Supporting Wildlife - Local wildlife, such as birds, butterflies, and bees, have evolved alongside native plants, relying on them for essential food sources and shelter. 

Lowering Maintenance - Native plants require less water and fertilizer and they are used to our weather so they are more hardy.

Increasing Biodiversity - By planting a variety of native species, it creates a more robust and balanced ecosystem, supporting a wider range of insects and animals. 

Providing Food and Shelter - Native trees and plants serve as primary food sources for many native insects, which in turn feed birds, creating a healthy food web. 

Creating a Space for Nature - Increasing plants in the neighborhood invites nature to be a part of our life.

Reducing the Need for Pesticides - Native plants are adapted to local pests and diseases, eliminating the need for harmful chemical pesticides. 

Outcomes

Increase Flora and Fauna - Increasing the beauty of the neighborhood by making it a place where plants and animals can thrive.

Lower Maintenance - Because they are adapted to the local soil, water, and weather conditions, native plants require significantly less watering, fertilizing, and care than non-native plants.

Reconnecting with Nature - Creating a space where nature and living coincide. 

Water Conservation - Their deep root systems and adaptation to local rainfall patterns mean native plants need little to no supplemental watering, conserving precious water resources. 

Soil Health  - Deep-rooted native plants help prevent soil erosion, improve soil structure, and can even sequester carbon from the atmosphere. 

Cost Savings - Reduced water, fertilizer, and pesticide use can lead to significant savings on maintenance costs over time. 

Aesthetic and Regional Appeal - Gardens with native plants add a unique, regional character that reflects the local landscape and support the ecosystem. 

Budget

$5000

Dates

Tour/Workshop 9/20

Participants

Open to All Ages

(no experience necessary).

Ability to work alone or a group setting.

Proposed Area