Free Two Part Webinar Series Presented by: Jean EpiphanAgriculture & Natural Resources, Agent/Assistant Professor, Licensed Tree Expert, ISA Certified Arborist, Forest Ecologist & Plant ID Expert Learn how to:Identify 60 tree seedling species common in Northern NJ Differentiate natives from look-alike invasives Promote healthy growth of the native tree seedlings as part of the grow ... Read more
In this Zoom Webinar, we will explore 15 urgently needed actions to create healthy, functioning ecosystems in residential and community spaces; including how to reduce night light, remove invasive plants, ... Read more
Natives For Container Gardening It’s New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the USA. Many of us ask can we support pollinators and birds on our balconies and our tiny, on average, ¼ acre yards. Well Jeremy Fant lives in Chicago, with only a 5 X 10’ balcony for gardening. For the past 15 ... Read more
Native Meadow Day at Unami Park! Saturday, May 23, 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Unami Park, Hickory Avenue & Center Street entrance, Garwood, New Jersey 07027 It is Native Meadow Day at Unami Park! Take a guided tour of the park and the new meadows. Let us tell you about the ongoing re-forestation and ... Read more
The north end of Central Park is Ken’s favorite escape in New York City—and once you visit in spring, it’s easy to see why. This quieter corner of the park comes alive ... Read more
IT’S TIME TO POT UP THOSE SEEDLINGS WE PLANTED IN JANUARY! WHAT: WHERE: Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:30 – 4:00 WHAT TO BRING: Garden gloves, two or three pots if you would like to take some seedlings home for your personal use. Space is limited. Sign Up Here
Rain date; May 31st Description: Tour Eagle Rock Meadow with our naturalists and see late spring flowers and meadow grasses! You will be dazzled by the clusters of creamy yellow golden Alexanders and golden ragwort, mounds of soft blue Arkansas bluestars, flowering rushes, and colorful native irises. What is the Meadow? Planted in 2014 by the Master ... Read more
Happy unofficial summer, y'all! Join us for another fabulous Pollinator Day THIS SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, at Staffa Stone in Marlton! Stop by for native plant tips and tricks and a 15 percent discount on native straight species! NPSNJ will be making presentations on starting small native gardens at 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM! See you there!
The 850-acre Dryden Kuser Natural Area, dedicated in 1965, was the first Natural Area in the State of New Jersey. We will walk the 1.5 mile loop trail through the highest elevation Atlantic white cedar swamp in the world and explore a wetland that was created by a retreating glacier over 15,000 years ago. We will ... Read more
Chapter leaders and steering committee members will have lots information as well as free plants to give away. Join us for this free event--it's always fun for the whole family!
DATE: Sunday, May 31, 2026 LOCATION: Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood The workshop will be in the nature center's meeting room.
Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th It’s time again for the Absecon Native Plant Sale in conjunction with the city-wide yard sale. This year’s native plant sale will be ... Read more
Explore three evolving native plant gardens across Harrington Park and Dumont during this small-group garden tour celebrating landscapes in transition. Each garden reflects an ongoing process of replacing traditional landscaping with native plants that support pollinators, birds, and local biodiversity. Guests are invited to observe, ask questions, and share ideas as we embrace the reality ... Read more
Tuesday's June 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 6:30 pm - 8 pm on Zoom A Four Session Course for the Native Plant Society of New Jersey Instructor: William E. Young Format: 4 classes × 1.5 hours each Audience: Enthusiastic amateurs, designers, landscape architects, Environmental Scientists, architects, engineers, and Conservation-minded people everywhere. Framework: Society ... Read more
Hello Community Scientists!The Teaneck Creek Conservancy annual plant diversity survey is back for 2026. This year we’ll be gathering on Saturday, June 13 (rain date Sunday, June 14) to repeat our data collection in the restoration areas. As new invasive species management efforts are underway at the park, this monitoring data is especially important. You can see a ... Read more
Rain Date - June 14th Workshop: This hands-on workshop will teach participants two aspects of tending to native gardens: weed management and the Chelsea Chop. For weeding, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of several weed management strategies as well as identifying common weeds. Participants will also learn the pros and cons of the Chelsea Chop, ... Read more
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County has a Native Plant Teaching Nursery led by Master Gardeners and Environment Stewards. The tour of the nursery will include a review of ... Read more
Join NPSNJ Programs for Saturday, June 13th 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 117 Haines Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753 This workshop is Free Registration is required Max: 20 people Questions? ... Read more
Backyards are becoming increasingly important for wildlife as they need food, water, and shelter to survive. Whether your backyard is big or small, you can provide those needs and create a beautiful garden in your yard, porch, or balcony that’s alive with flowers, birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife. Learn about native plant selection, shelters ... Read more
Naturalist Jason Goldman dives deeper into native plant gardening. In this presentation, you'll learn all about the ecology of native plants and animals, and explore the importance of the often-hidden connections between them. Jason is a naturalist with the Monmouth County Parks system and the owner of Flower to the People garden design company.
In June 2018 our Chapter made a walking tour of the native plants Stockton had added to its landscape around the Student Center and nearby walkways over the previous ten ... Read more
