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Begins March 4th
Questions about our Gardening for Wildlife learning series, please email: garden@njaudubon.org
Join New Jersey Audubon experts to learn how to design and then create a bountiful garden that will attract pollinators, songbirds and an array of other wildlife. NEW for this year is our “Master the Art” package. Have you already completed our Garden For Wildlife program, but would like to continue learning? Check out the “Master the Art” package for all new courses taught by New Jersey Audubon experts.
Two Programs To Choose From
Sessions begin at 7 p.m. EST and last about 1 hour
Participants receive access to pre-recorded sessions and resources plus 2 live online Q&A sessions with our Naturalists. You will also receive access to 4 *NEW* workshops that dive a little deeper into Gardening for Wildlife content. These sessions are live online and include access to recorded sessions and supporting resources.
- 4 live presentations with *NEW* content
- 2 Live Q&A sessions to review pre-recorded material
- Access to online learning portal with pre-recorded sessions and learning materials
All Inclusive (Member Price) $125
All Inclusive (Non-members) $150
For those who have taken Gardening for Wildlife in the past, this track includes *NEW* content to deepen your knowledge on several new topics this year.
- 4 live presentations with *NEW* content
- Access to workshop recordings and resources for the new content
Master the Art (Member Price) $75
Master the Art (Non-members) $100
NJ Audubon members receive special discounts on registration and select program tickets. Not a member – join today.
All Inclusive Gardening for Wildlife Workshop Series
March 4: (NEW) Gardening for Wildlife Introduction & Waking Up Your Garden
For beginning gardeners and returning gardeners alike. We will go over National Wildlife Federation’s Gardening for Wildlife program and what you can expect from this course.
Then learn how to transition your garden from winter to spring with sustainable practices that support pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects. Discover the best timing for pruning trees and shrubs and ways to clean up without disturbing overwintering wildlife.
March 11: No Live Presentation – Self-Guided Learning
Gain access to an exclusive library of recorded sessions, including:
Native Plant Selection – Learn how to choose the best plants for your region to attract wildlife.
Invasive Plant Management – Identify and manage invasive species that threaten biodiversity.
Homework: Watch both recordings before March 18.
March 18: 30-Minute Q&A – Native & Invasive Plants
Bring your questions from the recorded sessions! Experts from the Education and Stewardship departments will guide you in making informed plant choices.
March 25: (NEW) Gardening on a Budget
Learn cost-effective strategies for cost-saving ideas for site preparation, sourcing seeds and plants, propagation, garden care and creating wildlife habitat.
April 1: (NEW) Small Space Gardening & The Impacts of Light Pollution
Small Space Gardening: Create a thriving wildlife habitat even if you only have a patio, balcony, or containers.
Light Pollution & Wildlife: Understand how outdoor lighting affects nocturnal and migrating animals and what you can do to mitigate it.
April 8: 30-Minute Q&A – Supplemental Habitat Elements
Reflect on two recorded sessions:
Supplemental Feeders & Water Sources – Best practices for providing food and water without harming wildlife.
Shelters & Places to Raise Young – How to support nesting birds, beneficial insects, and small mammals.
April 15: (NEW) Culinary & Medicinal Plants
Explore native plants that serve a dual purpose—supporting wildlife while offering culinary and medicinal benefits for humans.
Master the Art of Gardening for Wildlife Workshop Series
March 4: Waking Up Your Garden
Learn how to transition your garden from winter to spring with sustainable practices that support pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects. Discover the best timing for pruning trees and shrubs and ways to clean up without disturbing overwintering wildlife.
March 25: Gardening on a Budget
Learn cost-effective strategies for cost-saving ideas for site preparation, sourcing seeds and plants, propagation, garden care and creating wildlife habitat.
April 1: Small Space Gardening & The Impacts of Light Pollution
Small Space Gardening: Create a thriving wildlife habitat even if you only have a patio, balcony, or containers.
Light Pollution & Wildlife: Understand how outdoor lighting affects nocturnal and migrating animals and what you can do to mitigate it.
April 15: Culinary & Medicinal Plants
Explore native plants that serve a dual purpose—supporting wildlife while offering culinary and medicinal benefits for humans.
*Participants who purchase “Master the Art” programs will not receive access to the online portal with previously recorded sessions.
