Catch the Rain, Cultivate Change: Rain Barrel Installation by GLNO

Students for Sustainability at LSUHSC’s New Orleans campus is hosting a rain barrel installation and stormwater management workshop in collaboration with Green Light New Orleans to address the increasing risk of flooding due to climate change and to promote sustainable gardening practices on campus.

This interactive event will take place at the Raised Root Student Garden (number 50 on the campus map),where we experience groundwater accumulation from flash flooding and surface runoff from surrounding parking lots. The garden features 24 beds available for rent by students, faculty, and staff, supported by an automatic watering system.

If you plan to attend please fill out the pre-event survey via forms. This will be emailed to you the week of the event. After the conclusion of the event a post-event survey will be sent to your email or paper copies will be available to fill out. Don't forget to bring your glass recycling! We now have two collection bins that are picked up monthly by Glass Half Full.

Info: Please stop by the table at the garden entrance to sign in, make sure you've completed the pre-event survey, and drop off your glass recycling in the Glass Half Full bins.

Info: GLNO will complete the installation of the rain barrel. Paired with an educational session about their organization, what they do, stormwater management, water conservation, and climate justice, to engage students, faculty, and staff on local solutions to climate-driven flooding. Q&A session to follow.

Info: After the main session please help yourself to snacks and refreshments in the garden. SFS members will be present to give tours of the garden space and answer any questions you may have. Please also remember to complete your post-survey on the way out and pick up your garden seed packets.

Host or Publisher Students for Sustainability (SFS)