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Pollinator Day at Bountiful Gardens- Hillsborough
April 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Planting for Pollinators: Why Native Plants are the Answer
Join the Native Plant Society of NJ (NPSNJ) and Bountiful Gardens for a Spring Pollinator Day! This one-day event is your opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of native plants and discover their crucial role in supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Learn how to create a thriving, climate-resilient landscape that benefits both you and the environment. Enjoy guest speakers, connect with landscape designers, and shop a curated selection of native plants.
| Speaker Schedule |
10:00 am Spring Ephemerals and Native Shrubs– Prof. Steven Handel, Rutgers University
10:30am Native Trees– Nancy Toro, NPSNJ Somerset County
11:00am Native Grasses and Perennials– Dan Ilkow, MLA, Bountiful Gardens
11:30am Walking Tours of the Native Gardens– Joe LaJeunesse and Lisa Miccolis, Bountiful Gardens
12:15pm Design Concepts with Native Plants– Dan Ilkow and Lisa Miccolis
10% off Native Plants when you register at http://bountifulgardens.com/SPD2025