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Native Plant Society of New Jersey (NPSNJ) Annual Meeting
Join us for a day of native-plant related discussion featuring captivating regional speakers on a variety of native plant and environmental topics and a short business meeting. Refreshments, lunch and a Native Plant Sale are included in the registration fee.
General Admission - $55
Member Admission - $35
Become a member of NPSNJ before the meeting and receive a discount!
www.npsnj.org
Key Note Speaker:
Andrew Moore - Author Paw Paw: In Search of America's Forgotten Fruit
Join Andrew Moore as he explores the past, present, and future of this
unique fruit, which is described as a cross between a mango and a
banana. Enjoy a lively discussion that will be filled with pawpaw lore
and knowledge, not only from the plant breeders and horticulturists
working to bring the fruit into the mainstream, but also regular folks
Andrew met through his travels and research. In addition, Andrew will
dig a little deeper, looking into American foodways and how economic,
biologic, and cultural forces combine, leading us to eat what we eat,
and sometimes to ignore the incredible, delicious food growing all
around us.
Andrew Moore grew up in Lake Wales, Florida, just south of the pawpaw's native range. A writer and gardener, he now lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the news editor and a feature writer for Pop City, a weekly news e-magazine in Pittsburgh, and his stories have been published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Daily Yonder, and the Biscayne Times. Pawpaw is his first book.
Also on the agenda:
Seeds of Success: A National Partnership for Conservation
Seeds of Success is the national native seed collection program led by the Bureau of Land Management. For more than 15 years SOS collectors have been contributing to the SOS National Collection. This talk will explore the goals and objectives of SOS, highlight the composition and distribution of the SOS National Collection, and review the partnerships that make this program a success. The SOS East Project will also be introduced and opportunities to become engaged will be discussed.
Megan Haidet - Megan Haidet is National Collection Curator for Seeds of Success. She supports native seed collection teams on a day-to-day basis, trains collectors, manages and analyzes collections data, provides guidance regarding the SOS Protocol, and works with Bureau of Land Management and SOS partners to prioritize and distribute collections.
Building a Healthier New Jersey from the Ground Up!
The Jersey-Friendly Yards website (JerseyYards.org) is a comprehensive guide to environmentally-friendly landscaping in New Jersey. You'll find information about planting native species, maintaining healthy soil, conserving water, creating habitat for pollinators and other wildlife, and much more. Use the searchable Plant Database to create a custom plant list for your yard, and try the "Interactive Yard" to learn how to make your property Jersey-Friendly.
Native Plant Legislation Update - Megan Tinsley from New Jersey Audubon will update us on pending Native Plant Legislation.
NPSNJ Regional Chapters - Growing Native Plant Communities Throughout New Jersey
A discussion of the regional chapters, how to get involved, how to form a chapter near you and answering any questions about the society and the chapters you may have. We will also have a discussion about ideas for ways to engage youth and others in native plant initiatives.
Your Native Plant Questions answered!
Have questions about native plants you were always afraid to ask or just didn't know who to talk to? Throughout the day we will be collecting your native plant questions related to propagation, design, use, invasive plants, ecology, restoration, insect interactions and whatever else you can think of and we will present these questions to our expert group of panelists for a lively and engaging discussion.
In Addition:
Author Andrew Moore will be offering his books for purchase and will be signing books.
The famous "Sticks and Twigs" Native Plant Sale (The native plant sale of the season in the state!) and Educational Exhibitors will also be featured.
"Sticks and Twigs" Native Plant Sale Sponsors:
Clemenson Farms Native Nursery
New Moon Nursery
Paul W. Steinbeiser Farm and Native Nursery
Toadshade Wildflower Farm
Educational Exhibitors:
Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Save Barnegat Bay
NJ Invasive Species Strike Team
NJ Audubon
Barnegat Bay Partnership
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
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LocationMedford Leas (View)
One Medford Leas Way
Medford, NJ 08055
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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