Hunterdon

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 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

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 a Native ... Read more

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 beauty of nature with us on a fun, informative Tree Identification Walk.Led by an experienced naturalist, Debra Reed, this walk will take you Voorhees park, ... 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 ... Read more