Native plants are the key to attracting birds to your yard. They provide the habitat, food, shelter and nesting places that birds need to survive. By creating a landscape of beautiful plants that are compatible with our native soils, you can make your yard a low-maintenance, chemical-free oasis for the birds! Presenter: Becky Laboy, Education […]

Healthy lawns and gardens start with healthy soil. Join this webinar series to learn more about your soil and how to keep it healthy. SPEAKER: Becky Laboy, Education & Outreach Specialist for Ocean County Soil Conservation District An attractive and productive yard and garden starts with getting to know your soil. This program will teach […]

Compost and leaves are great resources for gardeners and provide an excellent source of food and shelter for animals. In this "Wild About Jersey-Friendly Yards" webinar, Sandra Blain-Snow will discuss how to invite a host of animals, birds and beneficial insects into your yard by recycling organic materials. Stop bagging leaves and taking them to […]

Get the scoop on your soil by taking a soil test!  Come find out the importance of testing your soil, how to conduct a soil test, and how to interpret the results to keep your lawn and garden healthy and happy. Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Murphy, Director of the Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory   Get the […]

From the perspective of a life-long naturalist intimate with the workings of the natural world, Pat Sutton will share countless common-sense garden maintenance techniques that will help property owners avoid common practices that actually harm rather than benefit wildlife. Presenter: Pat Sutton, Educator and Naturalist, Pat Sutton’s Wildlife Garden Presenter: Sandra Blain-Snow, Recycling Program Aide, […]