with Jared Rosenbaum The 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 use as we work in the field? Join botanist Jared Rosenbaum of Wild Ridge Plants as he describes methods for interpreting the history of ... Read more
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
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 ... 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 ... 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 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
Mark your calendar for an exciting evening of exploration into the unique and rare plant life of the Sourland region. Jared Rosenbaum, co-owner of Wild Ridge Plants, will be giving an engaging talk, "Rare Plants and Primary Forests of the Sourlands." The event will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 ... 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 ... 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
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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 ... Read more
Moderated by Kazys Varnelis, President, Native Plant Society of NJ Come and hear our NPSNJ President, Kazys Varnelis chat with our panel of 4 experts, Amy Greene, Rosalind Doremus, Andrew ... Read more
