2025 Recorded Webinars
2024 Recorded Webinars
January 30th: How to Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat
Instructor: Kristin Hock
Discover the fundamentals of how to Garden for Wildlife. Learn why it is so important to create wildlife habitat and what key elements must be present to certify your space.
February 6th: Native Plants
Instructor: Stephanie Punnett
What is a native plant and how do you choose the best option for your space? You’ll get New Jersey Audubon’s top native plant picks for wildlife, learn planting strategy, and get resources on where to purchase native plants.
February 13th: Invasive Plants
Instructor: Levi Morris
Learn all about invasive plants and how to manage them. Understand how to identify New Jersey’s most common invasive plants and the many tools you can use to manage them on your property.
February 20th: Supplemental Shelters & Places to Raise Young
Instructor: Adehl Schwaderer
Shelter is a key component to any backyard habitat, as well as giving wildlife a place to raise young. Get an overview of different types of supplemental shelters and how to install them.
February 27th: Supplemental Feeders & Water Sources
Instructor: Emily Reed
Which type of feeder and water source is right for your space? Learn about the different types, how to care for them, the kind of animals they attract, and how to optimize the placement in your outdoor space.
March 5th: Special Habitats
Instructor: Mary Birrer
Half of the time will be spent learning about special habitats and the other half will be spent in discussion and answering questions.
March 12th: Designing Your Space Part 1
Instructor: Gretchen Whitman
Learn which native plants are appropriate for your space, when to plant with seeds, plugs, and potted plants, and where to source native plants.
March 19th: Designing Your Space Part 2
Instructor: Gretchen Whitman
Put your new-found knowledge into action to plan an eco-friendly, wildlife-beneficial landscape based on the principles presented in this webinar series.
2023 Recorded Webinars
January 31st: Certified Wildlife Habitat
Learn the fundamentals of Gardening for Wildlife and how to get your space certified.
Included: a brief introduction to zoom webinar features.
January 31st: Q&A
Questions from our audience and answers from our experts. If you have questions specifically related to this session’s topic, please email them to [email protected]
February 7th: Native Plants
Learn more about native plants so you can choose the best option for your space!
February 14th:
Learn more about invasive plants and how to identify, manage, and remove them from your property.
February 14th: Q&A
Questions from our audience and answers from our experts. If you have questions specifically related to this session’s topic, please email them to [email protected]
February 21: Supplemental Food and Water Sources
Learn more about bird food, feeders, and water sources that will benefit and attract wildlife to your outdoor space.
February 22: Q&A
Questions from our audience and answers from our experts. If you have questions specifically related to this session’s topic, please email them to [email protected].
February 28th: Supplemental Shelters and Places to Raise Young
Learn about shelter as a key component of wildlife habitats for insects, birds and mammals.
Q&A
Questions from our audience and answers from our experts. If you have questions specifically related to this session’s topic, please email them to [email protected].
March 7th: Special Habitats
Learn more about special habitats and best practices for container gardening, drought-resistant gardening, shade-gardening and more!
Extended Q&A Session
Questions from our audience and answers from our experts. If you have questions specifically related to this session’s topic, please email them to [email protected]
March 14th: Designing your Garden Space Part 1
Take the steps to understand your own property and garden space for the best results!
Q&A:
Questions from our audience and answers from our experts. If you have questions specifically related to this session’s topic, please email them to [email protected]
March 21st: Designing your Garden Space Part 2
Add the final design touches to your outdoor space!
Q&A:
Questions from our audience and answers from our experts. If you have questions specifically related to this session’s topic, please email them to [email protected]
Q&A:
Questions from our audience and answers from our experts. If you have questions specifically related to this session’s topic, please email them to [email protected]
2022 Recorded Webinars
March 1, 2022: Introduction
Instructor: Lindsay Gafford
Meet your program host! Get an overview of the lessons to come and receive course materials.
March 8, 2022: Gardening for Wildlife
Instructor: Kristin Hock
Learn the fundamentals of Gardening for Wildlife and how to get your space certified.
March 15: Native Plants
Instructor: Anne Price
What is a native plant and how do you choose the best options for your space.
March 22: Invasive Plant Management
Instructor: Danielle Bara
Learn how to identify New Jersey’s most common invasive plants and how to manage them on your property.
March 29: Supplemental Feeders & Water Sources
Instructor: Kristin Hock
Learn about different types of feeders & water sources, how to care for them and what kind of animals they attract.
April 5: Supplemental Shelters & Places to Raise Young
Instructors: Mary Birrer and Dorothy Smullen
Get an overview of different types of supplemental shelters and how to properly install them, plus, Gardens and Mushrooms: What You Need to Know
April 12: Designing Your Space Part 1
Instructor: Lindsay Gafford
Learn which native plants are appropriate for your space, when to plant with seeds, plugs, and potted plants, and where to source native plants
April 19: Designing Your Space Part 2
Instructor: Gretchen Whitman
Put your new found knowledge into action to plan an eco-friendly, wildlife-beneficial landscape.
2021 Recorded Webinars
March 24: Introduction
Instructor: Lindsay Gafford
Meet your program host! Get an overview of the lessons to come and receive course materials.
March 31: Gardening for Wildlife
Instructor: Kristin Hock
Discover the fundamentals of Gardening for Wildlife. Learn why it is so important to create wildlife habitat and what key elements must be present to certify your space.
April 7: Native Plants
Instructor: John Parke
What is a native plant and how do you choose the best option for your space? You’ll get New Jersey Audubon’s top native plant picks for wildlife, learn planting strategy, and get resources on where to purchase native plants.
April 14: Invasive Plants
Instructor: Steven Garcia
Learn all about invasive plants and how to manage them. Understand how to identify New Jersey’s most common invasive plants and the many tools you can use to manage them on your property.
April 21: Supplemental Feeders & Water Sources
Instructor: Kristin Hock
Which type of feeder and water source is right for your space? Learn about the different types, how to care for them, the kind of animals they attract, and how to optimize the placement in your outdoor space.
April 28: Supplemental Shelters & Places to Raise Young
Instructor: Kristin Hock
Shelter is a key component to any backyard habitat, as well as giving wildlife a place to raise young. Get an overview of different types of supplemental shelters and how to install them.
May 5: Designing Your Space Part 1
Instructor: Danielle Bara
Learn which native plants are appropriate for your space, when to plant with seeds, plugs, and potted plants, and where to source native plants.
May 12: Designing Your Space Part 2
Instructor: Gretchen Whitman
Put your new-found knowledge into action to plan an eco-friendly, wildlife-beneficial landscape based on the principles presented in this webinar series.
Downloadable Resources
Additional Resources
Organizations:
The National Wildlife Federation
The Native Plant Society of NJ
Videos:
How to Create Wildlife Habitat
Find a Landscaper:
Rutgers Organic Land Care Certified Landscapers
Books by Doug Tallamy:
Native Plants and Garden Planning Websites:
Lady Bird Johnson’s Native Plant Database
Lady Bird Johnson’s NJ Native Plant Recommendations
The Biota of North American Program
Native Plants Suggestions (out of PA)
Gardening and Other Info Websites:
NJ Invasive Species Strike Team
US Fish & Wildlife Service – Pollinators
North American Butterfly Association
Ten Apps Every Gardener Should Have
Articles:
How to Save Nature, One Backyard at a Time
How to Get Started with Native Plants