Buy native shrubs and explore the woods at the Environmental Center on guided nature walks!

11 and Noon. Guided Nature Walks – See native plants with expert guides! All ages welcome.

10-1. Shrub & Evergreen Fern Sale - Fall is the best time to plant shrubs! All from Gino’s Nursery. Ten are available for pre-order; more will be at the sale. All shrubs can grow in sun or part shade.

We are also offering Marginal Wood Fern, a wonderful evergreen fern. For more plant info, go to www.jerseyyards.org/plant.

Pre-orders will be taken between Sept. 3-9 (Extended to Friday 9/12!). Please email essexnativeplantsale@gmail.com with your desired species & amounts & cell phone.

Payment at pick-up on 9/20: cash or check only.

Arrowwood, Viburnum dentatum $30 (2 gal)

Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum  $40 (2 gal)

Chokeberry, Photinia melanocarpa $35 (2 gal)

Coral Honeysuckle Vine, Lonicera sempervirens $25 (1 gal)

Elderberry, Sambucus canadensis $30 (2 gal)

Inkberry, Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ (female) $35 (2 gal)

Oaleaf Hydrangea, H. quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’  $45 (2 gal)

Shrubby St. John's Wort, Hypericum prolificum $25 (1 gal)

Sweetspire, Itea virginica $35 (2 gal)

Summersweet, Clethra alnifolia $30 (2 gal)

Marginal Wood Fern, Dryopteris marginalis $15 (1 gal)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, Oct. 4, 10-10:45; 10:45-11:30-- Summit Tiny Forest Tour, two 45 min tours

Saturday, Oct. 18, 2-4 – Fall Party and Plant Swap, West Caldwell

Questions? Email Essex@npsnj.org