Fighting Climate Change at Home: Homegrown National Park

Pollak Theater at Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, New Jersey

Best-selling author Dr. Doug Tallamy, professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and author of Nature's Best Hope and The Nature of Oaks, as well as founding member of Homegrown National Park, will present on what you can do to fight climate change, create climate resiliency, and create beauty in your ... Read more

National Seed Swap Day

Freneau Woods Park Visitors Center 360 Monastery Lane, Matawan, New Jersey, United States

Native seeds, plus vegetable, annual, and perennial seeds are all welcome, however, invasive seeds will be refused. Place your seeds in a sealed envelope or Ziploc bag, labeled with the plant name, year collected, where it was bought or collected from, and a photo of the pant (optional). Throughout January, if possible, please bring your ... Read more

The Ecology of Native Plants

Monmouth County Library, Atlantic Highlands Branch 100 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, United States

UPDATE - Registration closed due to overwhelming demandJason 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 wonderful ... Read more

Pruning Workshop

Deep Cut Gardens 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, United States

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 to ... Read more

Garden for Wildlife Series: Part 1 of 4

Brielle Public Library 610 South Sreet, Brielle, New Jersey, United States

Co-sponsored by the Monmouth Chapter of the NPSNJ and the Bayberry Garden Club of BrielleWildlife, 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 the ... Read more

NPSNJ Movie Night

Basie Center Cinemas 36 White Street, Red Bank, New Jersey, United States

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

Garden for Wildlife Series: Part 2 of 4

Brielle Public Library 610 South Sreet, Brielle, New Jersey, United States

Co-sponsored by the Monmouth Chapter of the NPSNJ and the Bayberry Garden Club of BrielleWildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies, are declining at an alarming rate, but you can be ... Read more

Garden for Wildlife Series: Part 3 of 4

Brielle Public Library 610 South Sreet, Brielle, New Jersey, United States

Co-sponsored by the Monmouth Chapter of the NPSNJ and the Bayberry Garden Club of BrielleWildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies, are declining at an alarming rate, but you can be ... Read more

Pollinator Day at Barlow’s!

Barlow's Flower Farm 1014 Sea Girt Avenue, Sea Girt, New Jersey, United States

You asked for more native plantsat your local garden center ... we listened!The Native Plant Society of New Jersey is working closely withBarlow's and other independent garden centers (IGC's) across ... Read more

Invasives Workday and BYO Picnic Lunch

F. Bliss Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary 65 Wycoff Road, Eatontown, New Jersey, United States

Want to help give native plants a chance? Come join the Monmouth Chapter for an invasive plant species workday & picnic lunch!Ā We need your help mitigating the invasive plants in ... Read more

Monmouth County Native Plant Lecture and Exchange

Deep Cut Gardens 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, New Jersey, United States

Attend a free native plant presentation by NPSNJ Monmouth's own Ann Sherwood and exchange native plants from your garden with others.8:00 - 10:00 Drop off native plants for the plant exchange. Only plants ... Read more

Perennial Planting at Huber Woods

Huber Woods Park 25 Browns Dock Road, Middletown, New Jersey, United States

Spring has sprung and nature is lush with blooms! Are you looking to volunteer some time and plant some wildflowers? Join us at Huber Woods Park for a fun day ... Read more

Heart Centered Connections with Nature

Waterspirit 4 E. River Rd., Rumson, New Jersey, United States

Waterspirit is proud to partner with the Native Plant Society of NJ, Monmouth County Chapter as we invite you to join us for an evening of meditation and mindfulness practices ... Read more

Floral Arranging with Natives

Deep Cut Gardens 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, New Jersey, United States

Prepare for the Monmouth County Fair Native Flower Arranging Competition, or just learn how to make a beautiful native plant arrangement for your home. Stephanie Horton will lead the hands-on ... Read more

$55.00

TWO Native Flower Arranging Competitions at the Monmouth County Fair

East Freehold Showgrounds Kosloski Road, Freehold, New Jersey, United States

On-site Native Flower Arranging Competition Join us for the first On-Site Native Plant Flower Arranging Competition at the Monmouth County Fair, hosted by the Native Plant Society of New Jersey. Contestants will have one hour to complete a flower arrangement on site, using strictly native plants. Please bring your own materials, including container, native plant ... Read more

Garden Open House – Tour TWO Native Gardens!

Stop by either location to do a self-guided tour, or join a guided tour at the times listed below.Home Garden of Sarah Galloway and Dave Comins of "Wild in the Garden State" fame, Ocean Township, NJGuided tours at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.Ross Lake Park Native Plant Garden, Long Branch, NJGuided tours at 11:00 a.m. ... Read more

Why Native Plants? First Steps to Creating a Home Wildlife Preserve

Pantano Outdoor Supply 161 St. Rte. 34, Holmdel, New Jersey, United States

Join us for a presentation by Ann Sherwood of Native Plant Society of NJ (a member of the Monmouth County Chapter Steering Committee). Additionally, Ann is a scientist and a Rutgers Master Gardener.Click Here to Register

Event Series Monarch Egg Hunt

Monarch Egg Hunt

Huber Woods Environmental Center 25 Browns Dock Road, Locust, New Jersey

With Lorraine Chiavetta and Jason GoldmanSo, you have been planting lots of milkweed but rarely see an egg or caterpillar? Lorraine Chiavetta and Jason Goldman will lead a tour through the Huber Woods Native Plant Gardens to find those elusive life stages. We'll learn about monarch reproduction and what to look for to make our ... Read more

Event Series Monarch Egg Hunt

Monarch Egg Hunt

Huber Woods Environmental Center 25 Browns Dock Road, Locust, New Jersey

with Lorraine Chiavetta and Jason GoldmanSo, you have been planting lots of milkweed but rarely see an egg or caterpillar? Lorraine Chiavetta and Jason Goldman will lead a tour through ... Read more

Facts About Bats!

Monmouth County Library - Eastern Branch 1001 Rte. 35, Shrewsbury, New Jersey, United States

with Kathleen Kerwin, MSRutgers Wildlife Conservation and Management ProgramDo you know what to do if you find a bat in your home? Come join us for an engaging program that ... Read more

Fungi of New Jersey with Jason Hafstad

Monmouth County Library - Wall 2700 Allaire Rd., Wall, New Jersey, United States

Flora, Fauna, andĀ Fungi. Although people often consider plants and animals when thinking about New Jersey's rich biodiversity, they frequently overlook our state's fungi. Come learn about the more than 2,000 ... Read more

The Ecology of Native Plants with Jason Goldman

Brookdale Community College, Twin Lights Room in the Student Center 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, New Jersey, United States

In collaboration with the Sierra Club, Jersey Shore ChapterJason Goldman is a Monmouth County Parks System Naturalist, member of the NPSNJ Monmouth Steering Committee, founder of Flower to the People, ... Read more