Stop by and say hello to some of our chapter volunteers at the Ramsey Farmers Market.Pick up some brochures and free native plants. Kids and dogs are welcome!
On September 9th, The Native Plant Society of New Jersey is encouraging all of our members to explore the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Harding Township, New Jersey! The NPSNJ day at the Great Swamp will be held in conjunction with the Great Swamp Fall Festival - a fun filled day of adventure and discovery!
Be sure to visit the NPSNJ table near the refuge visitor center between 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM. If you are an NPSNJ member, you'll receive a free gift in celebration of our 40th Anniversary!
Do you work hard each autumn to rake up your leaves and take them away? Pat will open your eyes to a world of life hidden in those fallen leaves – a resource many gardeners undervalue. She will reveal the secret lives of butterflies and moths, bumblebees and other beneficial pollinators, as well as fireflies and salamanders, ... Read more
Robert Somes will give an overview of pollinator conservation in NJ and discuss the diversity of native bees and their habitats along with habitat management and conservation practices for their benefit.Robert Somes is a Senior Zoologist for the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Non-game Species program and a Pinelands Regional Biologist and ... Read more
You might not think about bats very much in New Jersey, but did you know the Garden State is home to 9 different bat species? A recent report determined that over 50% of our native bats are considered at risk. Besides adding diversity and flair to local wildlife, New Jersey’s bats consume countless pest insects every single ... Read more
Deb Ellis, Chair of our Essex Chapter and lifelong environmental advocate, will share which flowers and shrubs are well-suited to sustain wildlife through fall and winter. We will also discuss modernizing fall cleanup, how “leaving the leaves” can nurture your garden, and how native plants can serve as a home and winter food source for ... Read more
Saturday, September 23, 2023. 10:00am- noonTulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Trenton NJ 08610Free. Register here (https://forms.gle/5H8BnJPo8e8X7R189).Learn about the basics of starting a native plant garden. There is a native plant for every space no matter the conditions. Learn why native plants are important, how to design a garden using right plant, right place concepts, ... Read more
Tour TWO Native Gardens!Stop by either location to do a self-guided tour or join a guided tour at the times listed below.Home Garden of Sarah Galloway (creator of "Wild in the Garden State") and Dave Comins, Ocean Township, NJ. Guided tours at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.Ross Lake Park Native Plant Garden, Long Branch, NJ. ... Read more
Swing by the newly formed Morris County chapter of the native plant society table as you walk our historic Main Street. Come and learn how you can incorporate natives into your landscaping or how you can get involved with our restoration projects throughout Morris County.
Join us for a get-together and tour of the extensive habitat garden at the headquarters of the NY-NJ Trail Conference. Tour this beautiful native plant garden, which Bergen-Passaic members have helped care for since its inception almost ten years ago, and learn about the Habitat Helpers program and other Trail Conference volunteer programs. Light Refreshments ... Read more