Discover New Jersey's Wild Side

Explore the birds, native plants, parks, and seasonal wildlife found throughout the Garden State.

Birds, Plants & Habitats of New Jersey

New Jersey is home to an incredible variety of wildlife and natural habitats, from forests and wetlands to meadows, mountains, and coastal ecosystems. Garden State Nature helps you discover the birds, native plants, and wild places that make the Garden State unique.

Male American Goldfinch perched on a tree branch

Discover the songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, waterfowl, and other species that call New Jersey home or pass through during migration.

Two ripe red tomatoes growing on a tomato plant

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Explore the wildflowers, trees, shrubs, grasses, and other native plants that support New Jersey's wildlife and ecosystems.

Sandy beach and dunes at Sandy Hook, New Jersey

Photo: National Park Service

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Discover forests, wetlands, beaches, parks, and wildlife refuges where you can experience New Jersey's natural world.