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  • Sussex November Meeting

    The Sussex Chapter's regular monthly meeting is moved back one week due to the library setting up for Election Day 11/6/23. The meeting will take place at the Sussex-Wantage branch of the library at 7pm.

  • Somerset County Chapter Meeting

    Clarence Dillon Public Library 2336 Lamington Rd, Bedminster, New Jersey, United States

    Dr Randi Eckel will present: The Role of Native Plants in the Landscape Design: Landscaping with a Purpose RSVP to somerset@NPSNJ.org

    Free

  • Members Night, “Two Members’ Gardens & What Is Your Favorite Tool?”

    Stockton University 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, New Jersey, United States

    Our own chapter members will showcase their experiences at our November event. First, we will have two short slide shows exploring the gardens of Steve Jasiecki and Len Walk. Then, we will open the floor for a Show & Tell exercise (back by popular demand) "What's Your Favorite Tool?" Steve and Len will tell us ... Read more

  • Jon Gibbons

    Patchwork for Wildlife with Jon Gibbons

    Brick Branch of Ocean County Library 301 Chambers Bridge Rd., Brick, New Jersey, United States

    The objective of Patchwork for Wildlife is to create a significant area of eco-friendly landscaping in a town by focusing on one yard at a time. Take a break from the hustle & bustle of the holiday season to learn about the impact this environmental improvement project had in the nearby Lake Como section of ... Read more

  • Evergreen Wreath Making at Well Sweep Herb Farm

    Well Sweep Herb farm 205 Mt. Bethel Rd., Port Murray Rd, New Jersey, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season with the Hudson Chapter! Create your own holiday classic style holiday wreath decoration – a beautiful fresh 16” evergreen wreath using various types of pine, cedar, cypress, and holly. These contrasting greens will be wire-wrapped onto a metal form; making a long-lasting attractive display. Add decorative pine cones and a colorful ... Read more

    $44.00
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    Native Plant Nursery Series: 1. Winter Seed Sowing Workshop

    Native Plant Nursery Series
    Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton, New Jersey, United States

    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. The plan is to propagate about 40 different species of native plants with each participant growing four species. All seeds and materials needed will be provided free of charge to participants. This ... Read more

    Free

  • The Plants of DeKorte Park

    Join Mike Lefebvre and learn about the common plants found in DeKorte Park in the Meadowlands, a truly unique gem! Mike Lefebvre is a naturalist who has led Plant ID ... Read more

  • Wildflowers in Winter

    Mary Anne Borge, Founder of The Natural Web, a website dedicated to exploring, understanding and enjoying the plants and critter around us, will present Wildflowers in Winter, via Zoom. Participants will learn how to identify the standing winter skeletons of some common native plants in winter, what characteristics to look for including the common types ... Read more

    Free

  • 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

  • WILD in the Garden State

    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

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    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 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 

    Stockton University 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, New Jersey, United States

    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

  • Winter Walk at the Celery Farm

    Celery Farm 150 Green Way, allendale, New Jersey, United States

     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

  • Beech Leaf Disease: What’s at Stake in NJ & Strategies to Mitigate Impacts

    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

  • Picture depicting loppers pruning a shrub

    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 ... Read more

  • Photo of garden sedges

    Essex Chapter Winter Zoom Meeting

    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

  • Annual Gathering: Native Plant Show-n-Tell

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    Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton, New Jersey, United States

    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

    Free

  • Plant Propagation Workshop with Jesse Connor

    ACUA 6700 Delilah Rd, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States

    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.

    $20.00
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    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 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