Vetiver is the remarkable plant that repels termites and has attributes that could protect our wetlands. Learn about this amazing plant with Dr. Gregg Henderson of LSU and Don Heumann, the local nurseryman who discovered its merits. Vetiver, other grasses, vines and plants available at the greenhouse from 9 a.m. to noon.

In September, our very own Macon Fry the "garden guy" will be the guest speaker on the topic of preparing your kitchen garden. Come by to meet him!

Time to get busy and get green. Plan now for street tree planting this fall and winter. Get together with your neighbors (or your Neighborhood Association) to plant at least ten street trees and we will supply the trees. The early bird gets the trees, as a limited number of trees are available. Contact jalbrecht@parkwaypartnersnola.org if you need information or just want to talk about your plans. She will guide you through the process which includes a one-year commitment to care for the trees, completion of the Neighborhood Agreement Form. Once the NO Dept of Parks and Parkways gives the okay the neighborhood leader will be contacted and the planting can begin. September 15 is the deadline for plans to be completed and approved.

Visit our booth at the Tropical Plant Sale and Symposium at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Stop by to purchase a beautiful Queen Palm and sign up to become a partner in our efforts to ReLeaf New Orleans. The Royal Sonesta Hotel is located at 300 Bourbon Street, NOLA 70130. The sale is Saturday August 4 from 9a.m. - 5p.m., but we expect to sell out early.

Email invitations will be sent shortly for our annual Jazz brunch - Feast with the Stars taking place at Gallier Hall on Sunday, October 14. Grab some friends and come enjoy the music of the Third Line Jazz Band, signature dishes prepared by New Orleans restaurants and hotels and a fantastic silent auction! Only at the Feast with the Stars can you bid on one-of-a-kind hand painted birdhouses created by local artists and celebrities.

Supported by Parkway Partners, the Berean Presbyterian Summer Camp created a Trapizoid in a Triangle. Under the direction of Bonnie Fastring and Elder Feltus Lee, twenty two children participate in learning activities that are fun and help to beautify their central city neighborhood. The children, ranging in age from 5-11, have worked hard to weed the site and plant magnolia trees. Next, the campers will add colorful flowers that can be enjoyed by all who pass through this busy intersection. When the camp ends volunteers from the church will continue to maintain the site that the children have worked so hard to complete. Thanks to the children, their parents, and teachers for their efforts to ReLeaf New Orleans!

Tree Trooper Denise Germer is representing Parkway Partners to support the final phase of the Fortier Park revitalization. Bobby Wozniak, a Parkway Partner volunteer, cared for the Park's lush foliage until Katrina destroyed most of the improvements. Bob McGuire rallied residents to raise funds to replace what was lost. With its herb garden, art work, benches and chess boards it is once again a neighborhood retreat. The group has targeted the area between the street and the sidewalk for the next improvement which will be a lovely addition to an already beautiful space.