Plant invasions represent one of the most pressing global change drivers, yet their belowground impacts remain poorly understood. Soil communities regulate nutrient cycling, plant diversity, and ecosystem functioning. Here, I ... Read more
As you have heard, we have been awarded a grant through American Water Charitable Foundation to reforest a site along the Royce Brook (a branch of the Raritan River) in Manville, NJ. ... Read more
Volunteer Opportunity A volunteer opportunity to plant many trees in a flood prone area in Somerset County. Sign Up Now, Space is Limited As you have heard, we have been awarded a grant through American Water Charitable Foundation to reforest a site along the Royce Brook (a branch of the Raritan River) in Manville, NJ. Volunteers will work ... Read more
Gather with other NPSNJ members as we celebrate our seventh year of the Essex Chapter community to share stories, swap plants, enjoy food and drinks, and participate in a free ... Read more
In-Person Hike with Botanist Jared Rosenbaum in Collaboration with Torrey Botanical Society. This in-person event is free, but reserve soon as there is a maximum capacity of 10 people. NPSNJ ... Read more
With Andrew Anderson Have you wanted to visit the Pinelands National Reserve but been uncertain where best to go? Or worried that you might get lost – or stuck on ... Read more
Moderated by Kazys Varnelis, President, Native Plant Society of NJ Come and hear our NPSNJ President, Kazys Varnelis chat with our panel of 4 experts, Amy Greene, Rosalind Doremus, Andrew Plunkett and Tina Notas about the vital role native plants play in local conservation. Each of our panelists brings unique expertise and experience with native ... Read more
With Kim Rowe, Monmouth Chapter Leader of NPSNJ Brought to you by Patchwork for Wildlife, Red Bank and the Native Plant Society of NJ.
Celebrate fall with fellow Jersey Shore chapter members and meet our new chapter co-leader, Lisa Mazzuca. Enjoy refreshments, swap some native plants and seeds with others, and join us on a walk around the native demonstration gardens at Jakes Branch County Park. Meet us at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 26th in the classroom inside ... Read more
Fall is a great time to start planning next year's garden and that starts with collecting seeds for winter sowing. Learn about seed collection protocols, species to look for, seed dispersal, storage, and germination. Participants will have the opportunity to collect seeds from Tulpehaking Nature Center's native plant garden.
Session 3: Beautiful, Resilient, and Environmentally Important Trees for Your Home Landscape Some of New Jersey’s most popular trees are under siege from climate change, diseases, and pests. It’s time for a change! Join us for a look at trees that stand up well to environmental insults, including native trees that are beautiful, healthy, and ... Read more
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This event will be repeated November 8th, 9am - 3pm Join Habitat Helpers for their native garden workday with the goal of caring for the native plant habitat at the Trail Conference headquarters. Learn about native plants and care for the habitat by weeding, planting, pruning and mulching. Bring work gloves and your favorite garden tools if ... Read more
Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and other Marvels of the Dark ORDER YOUR BOOK NOW! We'll meet by Zoom for a discussion of the newly released book, Night Magic, a glorious celebration of the dark! New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion will join us via Zoom. Night Magic makes the case for embracing night as a ... Read more
Bergen-Passaic has been happy to provide some guidance to a Ramsey High School senior who is working on her Girl Scout Gold award. Her project is a native plant garden and seed library at the Ramsey Public Library. In coordination, chapter co-leader Elaine Silverstein will give an introductory talk about native plants, "Easy-to-Grow Native Plants," at the ... Read more
Join us for our annual seed swap, held this year at the Ramsey Public Library in Bergen County. Please note the following important information: We will provide paper envelopes for storing seed You may also bring flats or plastic produce containers or other types of containers to trade or give away. We will give a ... Read more
We invite you to join the New Jersey Native Plant Society Union County Chapter for an afternoon of celebration, at our first ever Harvest Party, where our roots run deep and our gardening community blooms wild. This gathering will be a joyful recognition of the native flora and ecosystems we nurture, the gardens we grow, and all ... Read more
Description: In this workshop, taught by native plant garden designer Christine Black, you will learn the basics of designing a garden with native plants and have a chance to design your own native plant garden to take with you. Come prepared with the measurements and a photo of a real garden space you would like ... Read more
Winter sowing is an easy, low-cost method to add more native plants to your garden. In this free workshop, we’ll explain stratification, scarification, growing containers, over-winter care and transplanting seedlings. ... Read more
With Pat Sutton Frogs, toads, and dragonflies all need freshwater ponds for egg laying to create future generations. Even a tiny pond will attract and support them. Learn what a true wildlife pond is and how simple it is to create – with no need for running water, filters, fish, and all the fuss. Pat ... Read more
Thinking about going native but don't know where to begin? Helen and Susan have taken on four projects fromour membership as examples in how to make your outdoorliving space work using native plants. Come and get a few ideas on how to makeyour yard nicer through better design. PLEASE REGISTER IF YOU PLAN TO COME.hunterdon@npsnj.org
The pollinator garden in Mickleton Park (Gloucester County), conceived through grants, was planted in spring of 2022 and has now been through 4 growing seasons. You will be taken on ... Read more
** RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER 4TH ** Come explore Edgemere Park and Crescent Park (a Maritime Forest) and learn to identify trees in the Fall. Cameron Kanterman, a land steward for Flat Rock Brook Preserve, will lead us on a tree identification walk while discussing the effects of climate change on our ecosystem. The walk will include a ... Read more
Join us for one of our upcoming free seed sowing workshops and discover the best techniques for starting native plants from seed. Unlike common vegetable crops, native seeds often require special treatment to germinate successfully. During this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to collect, prepare, and sow native seeds—and gain insight into their unique life ... Read more
