Education
- Monthly speakers provide fun and useful information to members and guests on a variety of topics.
- Feature environmental education at our flower shows and plant sales.
- Sponsor the Junior Nature Club, a youth program for 3rd graders at Wildwood School.
- Participate in unique community outreach projects, such as Garden Therapy for seniors.
- Teach members and community about local plants and their requirements.
Floral Design
- Host regular presentations by floral designers and review design techniques at monthly meetings.
- Offer floral design workshops.
- Present flower shows.
- Participate in and fund public floral design projects.
Horticulture
- Host speakers from Rutgers and other NJ State approved resources.
- Feature horticulture topics at monthly meetings.
- Present an annual plant sale with focus on noninvasive and native plants.
- Offer trips to local gardens and arboretums.
Conservation
- Encourage use of native species and eradication of invasive plants. This Rutgers University fact sheet on Invasive Plants & Native Alternatives for Landscapes offers good information and photos.
- Raise awareness of local ordinances.
- Promote composting, recycling, and conservation.
Native Plants
- Planting native species helps preserve the natural character of our area.
- Native plants helps rebalance the ecosystem.
- Once established, native plants require less maintenance and are resistant to most pests & diseases.
- Helps create a healthy habitat for native birds and butterflies.
- For a complete list of native plants visit The Native Plant Society of New Jersey.
- To see some of the best selections for our area, be sure to visit the Emilie Hammond Wildflower Trail at the Tourne County Park (maintained by the Rockaway Valley Garden Club).
- Offer a selection of of interesting native plants at our annual plant sale.