Dedicated to the Louisiana Iris
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Benny Trahan, Sr. 1943-2021 |
Charter GNOIS member Benny Trahan, Sr., passed away on December 15, 2021. He was a good friend and an important figure in the Louisiana iris world, notably for the collection and preservation of wild forms of the species. Benny shared his experiences in two fascinating and highly recommended articles that are available online. "Wild Louisianas: Still Out There, Still Beautiful, and More Endangered Than Ever" |
2022 GNOIS Calendar
Sat., September 17 9:30-11:30 AM | General Membership Meeting! Plant Swap and Guest Speaker West Bank Regional Library, Metairie Program TBD |
Sat., October 15 | Fall Rhizome Sale Longue Vue Time TBA |
Sat., December 3 9:30 - 11:30 AM |
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY West Bank Regional Library, Metairie |
Volunteer days on the island will be scheduled. Watch this site, your email, and Facebook. We can use a few hours help. Always free irises for volunteers! |
All events subject to conditions with COVID at the time
We need help at our iris nursery!
We are asking our members and friends to give us a hand for a few hours on Thursdays between 9:00 - 11:00 AM. The may be some special Saturday volunteer days from time to time.
There will be tasks at various levels and including some in the shade. There is always weeding to do, but we also will be dividing and labeling pots of irises and propagating new plants from old rhizomes.
Everyone who helps will get a free Louisiana iris rhizome!
Please bring gloves.
Speaker Focuses On New Orleans' Real Relationship With Water
Urban designer and educator Aron Chang talks to GNOIS membership about levees, subsidence, and the importance of dealing realistically with the inevitability of water. |
Coming soon
Download the latest issue (PDF)
American Iris Society Webinar on Louisiana Irises
Available now on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZF_1NzfZDA