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New Jersey

Working Together to Expand Native Habitat

Native plants create habitat for native wildlife, reduce urban heat islands, and manage stormwater runoff. Learn more about native plants in New Jersey and the organizations working to build native habitats that help local communities thrive.

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New Jersey Audubon

New Jersey Audubon is committed to connecting all people with nature and stewarding the nature of today for all people of tomorrow.

Visit the New Jersey Audubon website

New Jersey Native Plants

The rich and varied landscape of New Jersey nurtures a diverse range of native plants, thriving in the mountainous north, sandy pine barrens, and coastal salt marshes. Particularly striking are the New Jersey wildflowers, offering a vibrant burst of color and eco-friendly beauty to gardens.

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The Ultimate New Jersey Gardening Guide

In this New Jersey gardening guide, we’ll explore how you can grow a gorgeous garden sanctuary, all while sustaining local flora and fauna and boosting conservation initiatives. If you’re ready to plant with purpose and create an oasis for local wildlife species, this New Jersey gardening guide is for you.

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Garden Donations in New Jersey

For every plant sold on our website, we reserve one plant to be donated to a community garden or public space, doubling our collective impact on wildlife and the planet. In 2023, we donated 12 gardens in New Jersey.

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Native Plants
5 Milkweeds to Plant in Your Butterfly Garden
It’s not a weed, and it doesn’t produce milk, but the humble milkweed is one of the most important plants you can have i...
Planting Tips
Fall is the Best Time to Plant Native Species
Edited by David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation Naturalist As the days shorten and the temperatures begin to dr...
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Aphids on Your Milkweed? Call in the Ladybugs!
As passionate gardeners ourselves, we know the frustration of seeing pests like aphids munch on your beloved milkweed. B...

About the Affiliate Program

State affiliates of Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation have a long track record working in their states to increase habitat for backyard wildlife species. Many affiliates offer workshops, native plant sales, and community events that support creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, pollinator pathways, monarch gardens and more.

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Additional Resources

Explore statewide and local resources for creating habitat where you live. 

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EcoSchools U.S.

This program from the National Wildlife Federation offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools that nurtures environmental learning and climate action. 

Visit the EcoSchools website
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New Jersey Native Plant Society

The Native Plant Society of New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, protection, and study of the native flora of New Jersey. 

Visit NPSNJ.org
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Flora of New Jersey Project

The Flora of New Jersey Project is a non-profit incorporated group of botanists and ecologists whose aim is to generate an up-to-date description for each of our species accompanied by distribution maps for each taxon present or formerly present in our state.

Visit NJFlora.org