Fall 2026 Pollinator Day | East Coast Natives

East Coast Natives and Bountiful Gardens are hosting the Somerset Chapter of the New Jersey Native Plant Society Fall 2026 Pollinator Day at Bountiful Gardens Hillsborough.

Date & Time

Saturday, October 10, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Bountiful Gardens Hillsborough
135 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Ticket includes the Design Workshop, Guided Tours, and your choice of a native plant from a specially selected assortment.

Design Workshop and Guided Tours

3:00–3:30 — Guided Native Section Tours

Led by Daniel Ilkow and Jasmine Lettieri

3:30–4:00 — The Hidden Value of Trees

Presented by Steve Handel

With discussion of Maple, Oak, Birch, Persimmon, Serviceberry, Redbud, Ironweed, and more

4:00–4:30 — Principles of Native Landscape Design

Presented by Daniel Ilkow

Topics include light, soil, moisture, plant habits, and large and small spaces

4:30–5:30 — Maintenance & Applications of Native Landscape Design

Presented by Jasmine Lettieri

Topics include where and how to use shade and understory trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses; pruning; cleanup; specific site design for sunny/dry and shady/wet areas

5:30–6:00 — Q&A

With all speakers