Rain Barrels and Rehabbed Raptors

Rain barrel expert Christian Nicole Ryan and bird rehabber Sally Farrell will present two programs beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and open to the public.

6 p.m. – Rain Barrels, Christian Nicole Ryan, PhD, executive director, Green Light New Orleans

Rain barrels capture and store some of the rainwater that travels through your home’s downspout when it rains. Rainwater is the ideal choice for watering plants because it’s free of chemicals. In addition to having a fresh water source for gardens and landscaping, the benefits of installing rain barrels include:

• lower monthly water bill;
• reduced subsidence;
• less water in New Orleans’ storm water system during heavy rain storms;
• a beautiful piece of art in the yard or garden when the rain barrel is decorated.

Green Light New Orleans’ mission is to empower residents with sustainable solutions to local environmental challenges and create community impact one home at a time. It provides accessible resources and education for household-level climate adaptation to every person who wants to make a difference.

7 p.m., Sally Farrell, Wind in My Feathers

Sally Farrell received her training at the Wildbird Rehabilitation Center of the New Orleans Audubon Zoo. She is a raptor rehabilitator and educator with state and federal permits for New Orleans and the surrounding area.

This program consists of a presentation of live, non-releasable raptors with accompanying lecture, supplemented with audio and visual aids such as photography, taped bird calls, owl castings, feather displays, skulls and owl feet. A question and answer period follows the talk. 

Program inquiries should be directed to Chris Smith, Adult Programming, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.