24 events found.
Chapters
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 Walks and Talks for the FYKE Nature Association, Friends of the Bonsal Preserve (Montclair) the Friends of the NJ School of Conservation (Stokes State Forest) and ... 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 of ... Read more
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Fighting Climate Change at Home: Homegrown National Park
Pollak Theater at Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, New JerseyBest-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 ... Read more
National Seed Swap Day
Freneau Woods Park Visitors Center 360 Monastery Lane, Matawan, New Jersey, United StatesNative 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 ... 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 Sarahare 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 —and unhealthy — ... Read more
The Ecology of Native Plants
Monmouth County Library, Atlantic Highlands Branch 100 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, United StatesUPDATE - 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 ... Read more
Exploring the ways wild bees forage in woody habitats
Stockton University 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, New Jersey, United StatesExploring the ways wild bees forage in woody habitats Kass Urban-MeadPollinator Conservation Specialist, the Xerces SocietyRoom 260, Unified Science BuildingStockton University
Winter Walk at the Celery Farm
Celery Farm 150 Green Way, allendale, New Jersey, United StatesJoin 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 ... Read more
Pruning Workshop
Deep Cut Gardens 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, United StatesThis 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 ... Read more
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 submit questions ... Read more
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Annual Gathering: Native Plant Show-n-Tell
Tulpehaking Nature Center 157 Westcott Ave, Hamilton, New Jersey, United StatesHello 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 ... Read more
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Bergen-Passaic Chapter Presents Landscaping with Colorful Native Plants: Beautiful plants for Beautiful Places with Dr. Randi Eckel
Register in advance for this webinar:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fOfyqrJVSYSDfXjX6KbfTgAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Plant Propagation Workshop with Jesse Connor
ACUA 6700 Delilah Rd, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United StatesParticipants 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 ... Read more
$20.00
Garden for Wildlife Series: Part 1 of 4
Brielle Public Library 610 South Sreet, Brielle, New Jersey, United StatesCo-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
Tried and True Easy-Care Native Plants
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, ... Read more
Good Bugs – Bad Bugs! Who’s Who?
The North Branch Library 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ, United StatesGood 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 ... Read more
NPSNJ Movie Night
Basie Center Cinemas 36 White Street, Red Bank, New Jersey, United StatesCome 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 ... Read more
The Magic Monarch Migration
Sussex Wantage Library 69 County Road 639, Wantage, New Jersey, United StatesDiane Tassey
Garden for Wildlife Series: Part 2 of 4
Brielle Public Library 610 South Sreet, Brielle, New Jersey, United StatesCo-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
“Signs of Spring” Plant Walk
South Mountain Reservation: Tulip Springs Parking Lot 64 Cherry Lane, West Orange, New Jersey, United StatesEXPLORE THE WOODS IN EARLY SPRINGCelebrate 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 Trout ... Read more
Spring Tree Walk
Schmidt's Woods Park 26 Millridge Rd, Secaucus, New Jersey, United StatesJoin 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 many amazing creatures. If you have any questions please email us at is limited, so please register early.