• 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 ... 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

  • Monarch Egg Hunt

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

    With Lorraine Chiavetta and Jason Goldman So, 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 ... Read more

  • Monarch Egg Hunt

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

    with Lorraine Chiavetta and Jason Goldman So, 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 ... 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 Program Do you know what to do if you find a bat in your home? Come join us for an engaging program ... Read more

  • Fungi of New Jersey with Jason Hafstad

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

    Flora, Fauna, and 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 Chapter Jason Goldman is a Monmouth County Parks System Naturalist, member of the NPSNJ Monmouth Steering Committee, founder of Flower to the ... Read more

  • Native Greens Holiday Workshop

    Pantano's Nursery and Landscape Supply 161 St. Rte. 34, Holmdel, New Jersey, United States

    Join us for some holiday fun! We'll work with Pantanos' Floral Design Manager Travis Baez to create a beautiful decorative outdoor porch pot using native greens, pinecones, and berries. All ... Read more

  • Climate Anxiety Workshop: How to Cope with Rising Environmental Concern

    Waterspirit, at the First Presbyterian Church 4 E. River Rd., Rumson, New Jersey, United States

    Are you concerned about the climate crisis and its effects on native plants and natural ecosystems? If so, you are not alone. The mental health impacts of the climate crisis (eco-anxiety, climate grief, and other climate feelings) are real and growing as more people are directly impacted by climate change, massive weather events, sea level ... Read more

  • Spring for Natives! NPSNJ Monmouth Groundhog Day Celebration

    Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse 1475 West Front Street, Lincroft, New Jersey, United States

    It’s almost Groundhog Day, when we officially start looking forward to spring planting. Let's get together to celebrate the emergence of Punxsutawney Phil! Bring a savory or sweet finger food to share. Wine and soft drinks will be provided. Friends and significant others are welcome! ***If you would like to show off your native plant garden, ... Read more

  • Native Carniverous Plant Workshop:

    Big Brook Park Activity Cemter 80 Boundary Rd, Marlboro, New Jersey, United States

    Plant Your Own Carnivorous Container Cost: $50 to cover the cost of plants (1 native pitcher plant and 1 native sundew) and potting material. Please register early: this workshop is ... Read more

  • Earth Day Tree Planting

    Holmdel Park 44 Longstreet Rd, Holmdel, New Jersey, United States

    with Jason Goldman Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to flex your green thumbs and plant some trees! Come on out to Holmdel Park and help us restore our native ... Read more

  • Pollinator Day at Pantano Home and Garden

    Pantano's Nursery and Landscape Supply 161 St. Rte. 34, Holmdel, New Jersey, United States

    25% off native perennials - Preorders ONLY.Preorders accepted only through 4/18. Pick up preordered plants at Pantano on 5/3/25 ORPurchase native plants at Pantano Holmdel.Numerous In-Store Sales on Pollinator Day! FREE ... Read more

  • Rain Garden Talk and Tour

    Monmouth County Agriculture Building 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, New Jersey, United States

    with Rutgers Master Gardeners Juanita Lamaute and Susan Harasty You are invited to a tour of the Master Gardeners' demonstration rain garden in Freehold, NJ. The garden was established in ... Read more

  • Little Silver Home Garden Tour

    Guided tours will begin at 10:00, 11:00, and 12 noon.Please register to receive the address. Join us as we visit the Little Silver garden of NPSNJ Monmouth Steering Committee member, ... Read more

  • Pollinator Day at Colonial Nursery

    Colonial Nursery 1124 West Front Street, Lincroft, New Jersey, United States

    Significant Discounts on Native PerennialsDiscounts on Preorders ONLYPreorders accepted through 9/7Pick up preordered plants at Colonial on 9/13/25 Stop by Colonial to place your order at the counter, OR email your order to danc@colonialnurseryinc.com and they will contact you for payment.  FREE Native Garden Talksat Colonial on Pollinator Day, September 139:00 a.m. Creating a Backyard Habitat - Laura Deykerhoff, ... Read more

  • Fall into Natives 2025: Atlantic Highlands Garden Habitat Walk 

    Our partner organizations, Wild About Atlantic Highlands and the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council, are hosting their fall, self-guided Garden Habitat Walk. Come and see a variety of beautiful town spaces where gardens are used to increase biodiversity, provide a refuge for wildlife, and connect humans to nature. Register below and pick up your map at: Atlantic Highland ... Read more