While mosquito fogging negatively impacts our ecosystem in so many ways, there is an alternative: Buckets of Doom! Learn more about how to reduce mosquito populations on your North Jersey property without harming other essential insects.

A riparian buffer is a vegetated area—usually composed of native trees, shrubs, and grasses—planted along a stream, river, pond, or wetland. It plays a vital role in protecting water quality, stabilizing banks, and supporting biodiversity. We will discuss NJ native plants that are well-suited for lakeside riparian buffers in North Jersey.

Spring is one of the best times to add native plants to your garden—and nonprofit plant sales are some of the best places to find them. These events support local conservation organizations while helping gardeners access high-quality native trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials. Here is a roundup of native plant sales happening across North Jersey this Spring 2026

By designing a hummingbird-friendly garden that supports all aspects of their lifecycle, you create not just a feeding station but a sanctuary. With native flowers, safe water, abundant insects, and nesting materials, your North Jersey garden can become a thriving habitat that ensures these remarkable birds return year after year.