Hunterdon

Making a difference in your garden with Randi Eckel President of Native Plant Society of New Jersey Trees are shrubs are such a critical element in any landscape – providing both shade and visual appeal. Native plantings not only enhance our gardens but support a vast array of wildlife. A review of some of the ... Read more

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 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 ... Read more

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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! ... 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 of traditional horticultural standards, yet it ultimately rewards you with a beautiful native garden habitat for us, pollinators and every other form of life we ... 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 will specifically discuss several important NJ native trees which have shaped the lives of Native Peoples and Colonials, and still impact our lives today. View ... 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 the beauty of nature with us on a fun, informative Tree Identification Walk. Led by an experienced naturalist, Debra Reed, this walk will take you ... 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 mimic nature. Jason and Deborah DeSalvo, owners of Cold Brook Farm in Tewksbury, NJ, will discuss their permaculture homestead and the role of native plants ... 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, 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

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