Photos of the Ruby-throated hummingbird taken in our Jersey City backyard. This plant is Lobelia cardinalis and favored for its tubular red flowers and nectar. We have this growing in a planter and it’s nearly 4ft tall. See more on Instagram @kimcorrero

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The WildStory Podcast of the Native Plant Society of NJ talks with poet @thetapavis.bsky.social Pollinator conservationist, Heather Holm and @paulawhyman.bsky.social author of Bad Naturalist. Listen
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Native Plant Society of NJ is offering Botanical Watercolor Illustration with Instructor @loonpflug.bsky.social Whether you’re an experienced artist or completely new to drawing, you will learn to more deeply appreciate the natural world through art.

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Something to think about.

The WildStory podcast by NPSNJ presents a special episode this month in celebration of Black History. Three amazing guests, who share the stories of Black Americans who wrote poetry, created gardens, advanced the field of horticulture, and inspired others.

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The Native Plant Society of New Jersey is offering CEUs on these two virtual courses. Visit NPSNJ.org to register and learn more.

Native Plant Society of New Jersey Conference March 1st, 8am - 3pm ET. Speakers on native plants, Dr. Doug Tallamy (Homegrown National Park), Dr. Linda Rohleder (Wild Woods Restoration Project) & Dr. Randi Eckel (Toadshade Wildflower Farm). Learn more and Register here
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Years ago this building was demolished. Now it is an urban pollinator garden with vibrant native plants in NJ. It is a crucial, protective habitat for wild birds & insects needing sustenance. Nature advocacy will be an uphill slope for a while. Creating wildlife habitat is more important than ever.

If you're looking for a warm community of nature lovers, readers, and native plant gardeners, look no further than Between the Leaves Book Club! Nature of Reading Bookshop & The Native Plant Society of NJ are announced the third installment of our seasonal book club.

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Our Burning World: L.A.’s Devastating Wildfires Arrived Against the Backdrop of an Ominous Milestone for the Planet — TIME L.A.’s devastating wildfires arrived against the backdrop of an ominous milestone for the planet

There is still time for aggressive climate action to lower emissions and bring temperatures to heel in the process. Humanity is in charge of its own destiny.” - Carlo Buontempo, Driector of the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Climate Change Service

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Robin Wall Kimmerer Is Learning From ‘Rest as Resistance’ “It is an important idea and a serious challenge for me, at which I consistently fail,” says the author of the best-selling “Braiding Sweetgrass.” Her new book is “The Serviceberry.”

Magnificent!

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🔊 Listen Now: Monarch butterflies are on their way to the endangered species list. Will it be enough to save them? KJZZ on NPR One | 7:57

@npr.org Monarch butterflies are on their way to the endangered species list. Will it be enough to save them? one.npr.org/i/1264760533...

@humanegardener.bsky.social thank you for mentioning The WildStory Podcast by the Native Plant Society of New Jersey in your recent newsletter. We are grateful for your impactful nature writing and for always celebrating the splendor of the open, wild landscape and our relationship with it.

If you are an ecological gardener planting native plants, use signage to let your neighbors know what you are doing. In most cases they will want to follow along as soon as they start seeing the butterflies.

‘Half the Country’s Thinking Magically’: California Fire Victims Grapple with the Political Paralysis Over Climate Change They’re still in shock. But for now, even in a blue city in a blue state, disaster does not bring climate change to residents’ front of mind.

“No, I don’t. I think we’re fucked." - Altadena resident, asked if people might start connecting climate change & disasters.

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A powerful piece by @maryannaise.bsky.social about climate commitment. We need to be loud.

Opinion | As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles (Gift Article) After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.

The heartbreak of Cassandra: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/o... ~@climatehuman

If you are interested in learning about native plants local to New Jersey, check out NPSNJ.org
The webinars are free and The WildStory podcast is a valuable resource with extraordinary guests who are experts in the field.