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 ... 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 ... 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

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

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 from years of mowing, and enrich soil nutrient availability. Join a presentation to learn about how prescribed fire was used at the Cider Mill Grassland ... 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