Pollinator Conservation in New Jersey with Robert Somes

North Branch Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, New Jersey, United States

Robert Somes will give an overview of pollinator conservation in NJ and discuss the diversity of native bees and their habitats along with habitat management and conservation practices for their benefit.Robert Somes is a Senior Zoologist for the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Non-game Species program and a Pinelands Regional Biologist and ... Read more

History In The Leaves: Field Clues to Land Use History

The North Branch Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ, United States

with Jared RosenbaumThe plant communities found in wild areas are as much indicators of prior human land use as of “natural” conditions. How can we decipher clues to prior land ... Read more

Great Native Trees & Shrubs

The North Branch Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ, United States

Making a difference in your garden with Randi EckelPresident of Native Plant Society of New JerseyTrees are shrubs are such a critical element in any landscape – providing both shade ... Read more

Good Bugs – Bad Bugs! Who’s Who?

The North Branch Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ, United States

Good Bugs - Bad Bugs! Who's Who?with Randi Eckel,PhD,  President of NPSNJ Figuring out who the beneficial insects are and who the pests are can be confusing.  Randi will help to sort it out and discuss some management strategies that may help you strike the right balance.Everyone is invited - you do not have to be a ... Read more

Moths and Their Host Plants with Wade Wander

The North Branch Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ, United States

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 them.Wade Wander, along with his wife, Sharon, are a partners in Wander Ecological Consultants, investigating wetlands and conducting surveys for Endangered and Threatened species. For many ... Read more

Native Shade Gardens with Hubert Ling

The North Branch Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ, United States

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 to get them and why they are important. We will also discuss how to grow them and fill up your bare spots with color and interest!About ... Read more

Join Us for a Tree Identification Walk!

Voorhees State Park 251 County Rte 513, Glen Gardner, New Jersey, United States

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

Plug In To Native Groundcovers

North County Branch Library 65 Halstead Road, Clinton, New Jersey, United States

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 ... Read more

Creating a Meadow

North County Branch Library 65 Halstead Road, Clinton, New Jersey, United States

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, and the many benefits that come with a meadow of any size. Rosalind has been in the nursery business since she was 16 working for ... Read more