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FREE NATIVE TREE WALK
FREE NATIVE TREE WALK
LEARN TO IDENTIFY NATIVE TREES!In partnership with Brookdale Park ConservancyEnjoy an autumn walk in Brookdale Park with naturalist Cam Kanterman! You will learn how to identify native trees by shape, foliage, seeds, and bark. We will provide a handout so that you can take your learning home with you.The Brookdale Park Conservancy has embarked on a ... Read more
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Meadow Restoration Walk
Meadow Restoration Walk
Mercer Meadows @ Reed Bryan Farm EntranceJoin the Mercer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of NJ for a Fall walk focused on meadow plants. We’ll enjoy the plants in the fullness of their season and discuss meadow maintenance including periodic burns. This walk occurs on flat terrain. Bring your binoculars or borrow ours.Event is free ... Read more
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How to Create a No-Fuss Wildlife Pond
How to Create a No-Fuss Wildlife Pond
Presented by Pat SuttonFrogs, 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
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Rancocas Woods Fall Harvest & Plant Swap
Rancocas Woods Fall Harvest & Plant Swap
The Southwest Chapter will be tabling at the event. Usually many natives at the plant swap. Stop by and say hello!
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Choosing, Planting, and Caring for Native Plants
Choosing, Planting, and Caring for Native Plants
A four-session course taught by Elaine SilversteinOctober 2024Members Only, Virtual Course, $80Questions? Email , Oct. 14th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Session 1 Introduction to Native PlantsIn this session, we will discuss ... Read more
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A River Runs Through It
A River Runs Through It
New Jersey has the most Superfund sites in the nation, despite being the fourth smallest state. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has embarked on an ambitious program to remediate these ... Read more
Native Shade Gardens with Hubert Ling
Native Shade Gardens with Hubert Ling
Does your yard have shady areas where not much of anything grows? Well, many native shade plants and spring ephemerals can fill the niche. We will discuss who they are, where to get them and why they are important. We will also discuss how to grow them and fill up your bare spots with color and interest!About ... Read more
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Open House at The Little Plant Company!
Open House at The Little Plant Company!
The Open House will be from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, October 19th at Kelly and Jason Austin's property in Pine Beach. Kelly and Jason are horticulturists and owners of The Little Plant Company, a family-run garden design company focusing on native plants. They have transformed their own yard into an oasis of native ... Read more
14th Annual Rahway Day
14th Annual Rahway Day
In 2023, Rahway passed an ordinance that 70% of town planting projects must be native!Wow! What a way to have policy match practice and promote the life and health of the community!You can also check out the Native Plant Mural at Rahway's Arts Park to boot!This is a festive event and there will be activities ... Read more
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Fungi of New Jersey with Jason Hafstad
Fungi of New Jersey with Jason Hafstad
Flora, Fauna, and Fungi. Although people often consider plants and animals when thinking about New Jersey's rich biodiversity, they frequently overlook our state's fungi. Come learn about the more than 2,000 species of macro-fungi that can be found growing in New Jersey, and why the 3rd "F" is just as much deserving of our awareness and ... Read more
It’s a Jungle Out There: Life & Death in the Wildlife Garden with Pat Sutton
It’s a Jungle Out There: Life & Death in the Wildlife Garden with Pat Sutton
Stockton University, Room F-111Pat and Clay Sutton have witnessed some amazing natural history happenings in their 47-year-old wildlife garden, some heart-warming and some heart-stopping. Be prepared for an eye-opening view into ... Read more
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Delaware Bayshore Chapter Reorg
Delaware Bayshore Chapter Reorg
Hello Fellow Members,We know it’s been a while and we feel it is time to start . . . a new!We would like to re-start the Delaware Bayshore Chapter and your input is essential for this to be a success. There are many new aspects for the chapter from the NPSNJ, so join us and ... Read more
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Native Seed Harvesting Workshop
Native Seed Harvesting Workshop
In partnership with the Rahway River Watershed Association and the Native Plant Society of New JerseyJoin the RRWA for this informative and rewarding workshop on how to harvest, store, and label native seeds. Learn the benefits of native plants and how to start your own native seed library. Leave with a packet of native wildflower ... Read more
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The Ecology of Native Plants with Jason Goldman
The Ecology of Native Plants with Jason Goldman
In collaboration with the Sierra Club, Jersey Shore ChapterJason Goldman is a Monmouth County Parks System Naturalist, member of the NPSNJ Monmouth Steering Committee, founder of Flower to the People, garden designer, and ecological presenter. With a degree in ecology, Jason strives to empower others and help them become more environmentally conscious. Jason has presented to ... Read more
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Climate Proofing Your Yard with Hazel England
Climate Proofing Your Yard with Hazel England
Union Chapterin partnership with theWestfield Green Team bring youHazel Englandof theGreat Swamp Watershed AssociationAs extreme weather events and warmer temperatures become even more frequent around New Jersey, it’s time to start thinking about ways to fortify your outdoor spaces.Join Hazel England, Ecologist, Director of Education with the Great Swamp Watershed Association, and weather-weary gardener, to ... Read more
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Rooted in New Jersey: The Science, Challenges, and Future of Our Native Trees—Virtual Fall Conference 2024
Rooted in New Jersey: The Science, Challenges, and Future of Our Native Trees—Virtual Fall Conference 2024
"He who plants a tree plants a hope." – Lucy Larcom, poet (1824-1893), c. 1891Click Here To Register!