"Seeing the forest for the bees:" Habitat elements for native bees in northeastern trees & forests In the historically forested northeastern US, up to 2/3 of our wild bee species use forested habitats for part of their life cycles. Join me for an adventure exploring how wild bees use the woods--from the leafy forest floor ... Read more
Home of Leeann Lavin, Atlantic Highlands Address will be provided to those who sign up 24 hours prior to the event. Don't miss this special garden tour at the home of Leeann Lavin in Atlantic Highlands. Leeann doesn't have just a garden; she has a sumptuous collection of ‘garden rooms.’ The diversity of these areas offers ... Read more
Address will be provided 24 hours before the event to those who sign up.Don't miss this special garden tour at the home of Leeann Lavin in Atlantic Highlands. Leeann doesn't have just a garden; she has a sumptuous collection of garden rooms. The diversity of these areas offers variety and structure at the same time. The ... Read more
After the Garden Tour at the home of Leeann Lavin (see above), meet up with other local native plant enthusiasts at The Harborside Inn in Atlantic Highlands. Have a drink or a meal with other like-minded folks in a relaxed social setting. Hope to see you there! PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The NPS Social will be ... Read more
Friday, June 19th 9:30 a.m. Appalachian Trail Lands Registration is required (free) 20 people maxLocation: Vernon Twp., Sussex County Leaders: Wade and Sharon Wander (973) 271-0204 or 0051 Join NPSNJ Programs ... Read more
Native plants are available and on sale at Dreyer's for a $25% discount! Can't beat that! NPSNJ members will be on hand to answer questions and give resources for solving your garden needs!
Join us in our discussion about Nature's Action Guide's first action: Turning off the Lights! This discussion is open to anyone who is interested in diving deeper into Sarah Jayne's Action Guide; no matter where you are in your gardening journey there is space for you at our round table. Each session discussion will focus ... Read more
Rain date: July 12th Do you think you need a large yard to have a beautiful native garden? Come enjoy a tour of Kim's compact space, followed by drinks and appetizers on the deck with other native plant enthusiasts. Since 2014, Kim has been converting her grass to perennial beds, which include a large rain ... Read more
Join Jana Manning* as she dives into the mystical world of the tiny creatures that glow in the night. This talk is FREE. Adults and children welcome! Light refreshments will be served.Â
The film follows the scientists and community activists with a peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. Watch the trailer. Families with children over 5 years are welcome to attend. The admission is free but registration is required. Registration opens July 6th at 7am. Space is limited.
The Chapter is excited to be offering the opportunity to watch the film The Extraordinary Caterpillar on Sunday, July 19 at 2pm at the Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ. Families with children over 5 years are welcome to attend. The admission is free but registration is required. Registration opens July 5th. Space ... Read more
Three speakers in one night! Come and hear how Amy took a small group of volunteers and a small grant and planted over 1000 native perennials and shrubs in front of the Raritan Twp Municipal Building. Hear how Denise created and maintains 5 native gardens in in Clinton and how Andrew helped design gardens in ... Read more
Join the NJ Butterfly Club and the New Jersey Native Plant Society State Programs to traverse mature upland deciduous forest, upland successional fields, and some emergent/shrub wetlands, observing many species ... Read more
The Native Plant Society Union County Chapter will host its Fall bi-annual member meeting on September 19th, 12-2pm. Location TBD. Please mark your calendar now! More information will be made available as we get closer to the date. All are welcome, no RSVP required.
Save the date for our 2026 annual fall conference.
Save the Date! The Native Plant Society Union County Chapter will host its 2nd Annual Harvest Party on Sunday November 15th. All are welcome, tickets in advance $10. Location TBD. More information will be made available as we get closer to the date.
