We will walk the Summit Trail looking for early butterflies like Tiger Swallowtail, Falcate Orangetip, Spring Azure, Juniper Hairstreak, White-M Hairstreak, Eastern Comma, Mourning Cloak, Sleepy Duskywing, and Juvenal’s Duskywing. At the same time we will see many species of spring ephemeral wildflowers in this lovely, little-visited, mature deciduous forest that so far has relatively ... Read more
Pantano Home & Garden has once again partnered with the Native Plant Society of New Jersey to host our 2nd Annual Pollinator Day! This event is open to anyone interested in learning about pollinators and native plants of our region. 25% off 1-gallon native perennials - Preorders ONLY Preorders accepted only through 4/15. Pick up preordered ... Read more
Celebrate Earth Day, see rare spring ephemeralsand connect with other members. Receive members' gift - a free plant ofJacob's Ladder, Polemonium reptans! 2:30 Welcome & Garden Talk: "Beyond Daffodils: Early Nectar for Pollinators" with Deb Ellis We are looking for refreshment volunteers! If you can help,email Deb Ellis at essex@npsnj.org
Come join us in person to kick-off our Book Study Series of Nature's Action Guide: How to Support Biodiversity and Your Local Ecosystem. The Book Study Series will offer a number of meetings to discuss select chapters of Nature's Action Guide in detail. The goal of the kick-off meeting will be to discuss the following: ... Read more
with David Robinson, PhD, NJ State Climatologist, and Distinguished Professor of Geography, Rutgers University Within the past 15 years, New Jersey has experienced its wettest and warmest years in well over a century of observations. Warm conditions are arriving earlier in the spring and persisting into fall. Extreme events, such as Ida, Sandy, and Irene appear to be becoming more ... Read more
Saturday, May 16 8:30 - 10:15 - Plant drop-off 9:15 - 10:15 - Presentation by Ann Sherwood, NPSNJ 10:15 - 11:15 - Plant exchange Plant Swap Guidelines Presentation by Ann Sherwood, PhD Ann Sherwood will be providing a free lecture at 9:15: An Enchanting Night Garden for the Living World. Interested in volunteering at the plant ... Read more
Join the Bergen-Passaic chapter for a bird walk in Garret Mountain Reservation. The walk will be led by Pat Brennan, a native of Glen Rock, who enjoys sharing his lifelong enthusiasm for nature and the outdoors and particularly his love for birds and other wildlife. Garrett Mountain is one of Pat’s favorite places during the Spring ... Read more
Chapter leaders and steering committee members will have lots information as well as free plants to give away. Join us for this free event--it's always fun for the whole family!
Naturalist Jason Goldman dives deeper into native plant gardening. In this presentation, you'll learn all about the ecology of native plants and animals, and explore the importance of the often-hidden connections between them. Jason is a naturalist with the Monmouth County Parks system and the owner of Flower to the People garden design company.
The Native Plant Society Union County Chapter will host its Fall bi-annual member meeting on September 19th, 12-2pm. Location TBD. Please mark your calendar now! More information will be made available as we get closer to the date. All are welcome, no RSVP required.
Save the Date! The Native Plant Society Union County Chapter will host its 2nd Annual Harvest Party on Sunday November 15th. All are welcome, tickets in advance $10. Location TBD. More information will be made available as we get closer to the date.
