Plant society to host workshop in Hamilton

  • 2023-10-23
The Native Plant Society of New Jersey (NPS) will hold an event at the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton.

The Native Plant Nursery Series is a program where locals can help the NPS grow native plants for chapter activities. The goal of the workshop is to produce 40 different species of plants. Each participant in the event will be responsible for four plant species, and only 30 people are allowed to take part in the series. All gardeners must have an outdoor area exposed to rain and snow. The series is only open to members of the NPS.

The NPS was created in 1983 by John Trexler to educate those from New Jersey about the importance of local plant life and the impact people have on the environment. The first horticulture chair of the society was Betty Knorr. Many activities are organized by the nonprofit organization, such as seed swap events, chapter meetings, and presentations on topics like the environmental impact of invasive plants.

The first part of the Native Plant Nursery Series will be held on December 3rd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. There is no cost for members of the NPS to participate in the program. The second part of the series will take place in April, and the third part will be in September. Nonprofit societies in charge of these events may use flyer printing to raise awareness for their workshops.