Winter sowing is an easy, low-cost method to add more native plants to your garden. In this free workshop, we’ll explain stratification, scarification, growing containers, over-winter care and transplanting seedlings. Thanksgiving to New Years is the perfect time to winter sow seeds. No grow lights, heat mats or fans needed! We’ll provide seeds, soil and ... Read more
With Pat Sutton Frogs, toads, and dragonflies all need freshwater ponds for egg laying to create future generations. Even a tiny pond will attract and support them. Learn what a true wildlife pond is and how simple it is to create – with no need for running water, filters, fish, and all the fuss. Pat ... Read more
Thinking about going native but don't know where to begin? Helen and Susan have taken on four projects fromour membership as examples in how to make your outdoorliving space work using native plants. Come and get a few ideas on how to makeyour yard nicer through better design. PLEASE REGISTER IF YOU PLAN TO
The pollinator garden in Mickleton Park (Gloucester County), conceived through grants, was planted in spring of 2022 and has now been through 4 growing seasons. You will be taken on a tour through the years and seasons while introducing you to the ~60 native species which make up the garden and some of the wildlife ... Read more
** RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 4TH ** Come explore Edgemere Park and Crescent Park (a Maritime Forest) and learn to identify trees in the Fall. Cameron Kanterman, a land steward for Flat Rock Brook Preserve, will lead us on a tree identification walk while discussing the effects of climate change on our ecosystem. The walk will include a ... Read more
Join us for one of our upcoming free seed sowing workshops and discover the best techniques for starting native plants from seed. Unlike common vegetable crops, native seeds often require special treatment to germinate successfully. During this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to collect, prepare, and sow native seeds—and gain insight into their unique life ... Read more
Join us for some holiday fun! NPSNJ is partnering with Pantano Home & Garden to bring you this hands-on holiday workshop. The Pantano team will guide the creation of beautiful decorative door swags using native greens, pinecones, and berries. All materials will be provided and any extra decoration can be purchased for 20% OFF. This workshop ... Read more
Join us for one of our upcoming free seed sowing workshops and discover the best techniques for starting native plants from seed. Unlike common vegetable crops, native seeds often require special treatment to germinate successfully. During this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to collect, prepare, and sow native seeds—and gain insight into their unique life ... Read more
25% off Native Trees Bountiful Gardens and East Coast Natives are offering 25% off either in-store at Bountiful Gardens, Hillsborough or online at East Coast Natives, with a pick up at Bountiful Gardens, Hillsborough. Benefits of Planting in the Fall Optimal Root Development: In the fall, air temperatures are cooler, but the soil remains warm ... Read more
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 Online via Zoom How and where do native meadows, glades, shrublands, and other sunny habitats occur in the wild? How can we steward them in natural areas and mimic them in smaller landscapes and gardens? In this short course we’ll discuss the ecology of open sunny plant ... Read more
Mondays Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EST Four-week course on ZOOM, Registration opens December 1st Ready to transform your space into a thriving wildlife habitat? In this interactive workshop, we’ll start with your site plan and work together to create an ecologically sound design that enhances biodiversity around your ... Read more
Ecologies in Flux: Restoration, Resilience, and Disease in a Changing Landscape
Save the date for our 2026 annual fall conference.
