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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.