The flowering meadows, sun-soaked wood edges, and wetland marshes of the Somerset County Park Commission 1,000-acre Lord Stirling Park provide exceptional habitat for a wide variety of butterflies. Over the ... Read more
We will "walk and talk" the trails of Brightwood Park, a 44-acre nature preserve in Westfield. The Friends of Brightwood Park have been leading efforts to remove invasive plants to ... Read more
Supplement your garden with native New Jersey plants grown by Mercer Chapter members. Choose from perennials to shrubs in 2 ½” square pots at only $2 each. (Cash or personal ... Read more
Co-Sponsored with the Essex Co. Environmental CommissionNATIVE PLANT FALL FEST! Buy native shrubs, learn how to prune shrubs, and explore the woods at the Environmental Center on guided hikes.11:00-12:00. Pruning Workshop ... Read more
No, this isn’t a vast midwestern prairie (the parked cars kind of give it away). It’s a front yard in Glen Rock, home of a NPSNJ member. Join us as ... Read more
From pollinators to recyclers to predatory insects that keep pest populations in check, beneficial insects are crucial to the proper functioning of the natural world. Participants will learn about the ... Read more
Mercer Meadows @ Reed Bryan Farm EntranceJoin the Mercer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of NJ for a Fall walk focused on meadow plants. We’ll enjoy the plants in ... Read more
Presented by Pat SuttonFrogs, toads, and dragonflies all need freshwater ponds for egg laying to create future generations. Even a tiny pond will attract and support them. Learn what a ... Read more
