Hunterdon

photo by Lucy Hooper

This talk will discuss some NJ moths and the native plants that host their caterpillars and will feature many photos of moth caterpillars, adult moths and the plants that sustain ... Read more

photo by Lucy Hooper

Does your yard have shady areas where not much of anything grows? Well, many native shade plants and spring ephemerals can fill the niche. We will discuss who they are, where ... Read more

Learn how you can make your property more habitat friendly and supportive of greater insect diversity while feeding your soul and mental health at the same time. It takes some re-wiring ... Read more

Trees have always been important to everyone in the world.  They provide much of the oxygen we breathe, provide lumber, fuel, food and shelter for animals and people alike.  We ... Read more

with Debra Reed Hunterdon County Parks Dept. Naturalist Are you curious about the trees in your neighborhood? Want to learn how to identify them by their leaves, bark, and shape? Come explore ... Read more

Permaculture, or to provide the simplest definition, “permanent agriculture,” is a form of agriculture that creates ecosystems using perennial plants. It is intended to be self-sustaining, and ideally tries to ... Read more

with John Courtneythe founder and owner of Kind Earth Growers LLC, a native plant nursery specializing in seed grown aquatic, wetland and upland perennials in Upper Bucks County, PA.  Come learn the benefits of using native groundcovers in the garden bed. We will discuss native alternatives to some of the more traditional groundcovers and how to properly manage ... Read more

with Rosalind Doremus-CifelliCertified Nursery Landscape Professional and Owner of "My Backyard At Nectars" Join us this June as Rosalind discusses the creation of her own meadow garden, highlighting plant selection, maintenance, ... Read more

Stephanie Punnett is the Program Director at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary in Bernardsville. She coordinates, develops, and teaches environmental education programs for children and adults, oversees the center’s educational displays, and assists with the habitat restoration of the sanctuary grounds. She has been in the field of environmental education for 24 years and with ... 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 ... Read more

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By Tina Notas Land Conservation Administrator D&R Greenway Land Trust Fire is a stewardship tool used by organizations to manage and improve habitat for native plants and animals, reduce thatch ... 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 ... Read more