Wild in the Garden State is the story of connecting to the natural world in suburban New Jersey. Dave and Sarah are city transplants with no gardening experience who want a beautiful, ecological garden. The documentary short (30 minutes) will attract experienced and new gardeners who want to spend less time maintaining a pristine — ... Read more
UPDATE - Registration closed due to overwhelming demand Jason Goldman, of Flower to the People, will take you along on a celebration of native plant ecology. Together we'll take a deep dive into the science of flowers, trees, bees, butterflies, and birds. You'll walk away from this engaging presentation with a greater appreciation for the ... Read more
Exploring the ways wild bees forage in woody habitats Kass Urban-Mead Pollinator Conservation Specialist, the Xerces Society Room 260, Unified Science Building Stockton University
Join us for a winter walk at the Celery Farm. Mike Lefebvre will talk about tree identification in the winter. We may even see some Skunk Cabbage starting to come ... Read more
This talk covers the ecology of beech, their importance in NJ, and what attributes and ecological services are under threat. The basic pathogenesis will be reviewed. Then, importantly the talk focuses on steps land managers can make to mitigate negative impacts of BLD including treatment options with pesticides, cultural practices to reduce stress in beech ... Read more
This workshop is limited to 20 participants, so please don't wait to sign up! Join botanist Kate Lepis, PhD to learn good pruning practices and how to shape your native shrubs and trees. The first hour of this workshop will be held indoors, the second will be held outside for a live demonstration. Be sure ... Read more
Please join us for a preview of our 2024 events and have a chance to get answers to your native gardening questions. The meeting will begin with a short program, "Sedges in your Garden", presented by Cam Kanterman, Land Steward at Flat Rock Nature Center and Essex Chapter Steering Committee Member. You are invited to ... Read more
Hello Native Plant enthusiasts from Mercer County! Join us on March 10th for our 2nd Annual Gathering. We’ll peek into some member gardens (via photos), learn about existing programs planned for the year, suggest additional ones, and enjoy light refreshments while learning about Native plants. We are looking for some volunteer presenters to submit 5 ... Read more
Register in advance for this webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fOfyqrJVSYSDfXjX6KbfTg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Participants will have the opportunity to divide and pot up a selection of native perennials. Additional methods of propagation will be covered as well. ACUA Greenhouse, Egg Harbor Township. You will take home three plants. Registration required, members only/$20, limited to 15 participants.
Co-sponsored by the Monmouth Chapter of the NPSNJ and the Bayberry Garden Club of Brielle Wildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies, are declining at an alarming rate, but you can be part of the solution. Learn how to attract and sustain wildlife, what wildlife need to survive, and how you can be a part of ... Read more
Our friends at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County are offering a free online program, Tried and True Easy-Care Native Plants. These plant choices are well suited for your garden, easy to grow, and will enhance your landscape. They also provide valuable support for birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, native pollinators, and beneficial insects. Explore the diverse ... 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
Come out for a fun, relaxed, and informative evening with your NPSNJ friends. You can even have popcorn! We'll be showing several beautiful films and shorts of environmental importance. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED
Diane Tassey
Co-sponsored by the Monmouth Chapter of the NPSNJ and the Bayberry Garden Club of Brielle Wildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies, are declining at an alarming rate, but you can be part of the solution. Learn how to attract and sustain wildlife, what wildlife need to survive, and how you can be a part of ... Read more
EXPLORE THE WOODS IN EARLY SPRING Celebrate the first days of spring by exploring South Mountain Reservation! On this guided nature walk with NPSNJ naturalists, we will hike to Hemlock Falls through a pine and hardwood forest, identifying trees along the way and looking for early native spring flowers like Skunk Cabbage, Spring Beauty, and ... Read more
Join the Hudson chapter for a spring tree walk! Naturalist Cam Kanterman will be showcasing New Jersey's beautiful trees in spring and revealing how they make a home for so ... Read more
Yes, Jen Bulava is back – by popular demand. This time she will be guiding us into the diversity, ecology, and behaviors of the incredible hunters of the insect world: dragonflies and damselflies. Join us to learn about our local species, their life cycles, their ecological value, and how they can be protected and conserved. ... Read more
Come to ourPollinator Dayat Bast Brothersin Mullica Hill! You asked for more native plantsat your local garden center! We're delivering! 10% off Straight Species Native Plants on site!Click here to prebook or explore inventory!Bast Brothers Inventory The Native Plant Society is working closelywith Bast Brothers and other independent garden centers (IGCs)across the state to bring ... Read more
Native Plant Nursery Series This three-part series will teach participants how to grow native plants for chapter activities as well as their own use. In December 023 we started the process with some hands on Winter Seed Sowing. In our second session, we will review the seed sowing process, take a short break, and then ... Read more
Celebrate Earth Day, See Spring Ephemerals & Receive Free Sedge! See rare spring plants: Dutchman's Breeches, Virginia Bluebells, Spring Beauties & TrilliumMeet other members and share gardening tipsSign up to ... Read more
Co-sponsored by the Monmouth Chapter of the NPSNJ and the Bayberry Garden Club of Brielle Wildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies, are declining at an alarming rate, but you can be part of the solution. Learn how to attract and sustain wildlife, what wildlife need to survive, and how you can be a part of ... Read more
