Native plants create sustainable landcspaes by sequestering carbon, managing stormwater runoff and regenerating soil.

Let’s grow native plants together!

Homegrown National Park is a movement to plant native and encourage us to take manageable steps to bring life back to our yards. We can log the space we convert for native plants on a biodiversity map and share our progress.

BUT It’s hard to stay focused and motivated alone - Just me?

If you want to do try native planting, then let’s take the first step together and share what we know, the times we fail and how to keep growing!

Amidst an overwhelming to do list this is a simple step we can take together to bring life and biodiversity back to our yards and be part of a national movement.

LivNative is a community gardening group dedicated to Native Planting. We will meet up in our yards, at community spaces and schools to support each other and our environment. Beginners and Experts welcome!

Register your interest and we will get digging!

If you can’t meet up in person you can still join in! Just reach out and we will keep you in the loop.

“Join us and plant native to rebuild the ecosystems that support all life, and restore the vital connections between plants and animals for a healthier, thriving planet.”
— Doug Tallamy, Co-founder HNP

Our LivNative team

  • Ali Barmas

    Ali used to work 800ft underground so getting into the dirt is second nature. She is excited to grow with you. Ali is creating partnerships with Native plant experts to help guide education and action.

  • Brooke Kalva

    Brooke cares about promoting biodiversity in our yards and exploring indigenous practices to connect us with our land heritage.

  • Denise Dunton-Kalva

    Denise is passionate about the environment and wants to encourage our community to plant Native.

relevant organisations

  • NJ Native Plant Society

    The NJ Plant Society offer regular lectures and presentations with featured speakers on topics ranging from introduction to native plants, gardening with natives, identification and appreciation of the beautiful flora and ecosystems of New Jersey, ecological landscaping, and much more.

  • Homegrown National Park

    A national movement for Native planting we can take advantage of the resources shared here. We want to use the Biodiversity Map tool to track all of the Native Planting Participants in our community.

    Let’s show Livingston is full of life!

  • Jersey-Friendly Yards

    Landscaping for a healthy environment. Jersey-Friendly yards contains resources and education on Native Plants, Rain gardens, Water quality and much more.

  • Great Swamp Watershed Association

    Annual Plant for Pollinators Program! Together, we are fostering a healthier environment by expanding native plant gardens and cultivating vibrant habitats for pollinators and birds—the unsung heroes of our ecosystem. These efforts not only enhance biodiversity but also help sustain the intricate balance of nature in our communities.

    Let’s get Livingston involved!