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  • Pump House Restoration
    Built in the late 1800s, the Pump House is the first building you see when entering the park. It has long needed repair, with many missing shingles and large holes in its roof.
    Pump House Restoration
    Built in the late 1800s, the Pump House is the first building you see when entering the park. It has long needed repair, with many missing shingles and large holes in its roof.
  • Gift Shop
    Comfortable clothes, lovely books and other fun items are here at your fingertips, just perfect for enjoying and giving all year round. You’ll delight in our nature-oriented collection and can show off your support for the Botanical Garden with special NJBG products.
    Gift Shop
    Comfortable clothes, lovely books and other fun items are here at your fingertips, just perfect for enjoying and giving all year round. You’ll delight in our nature-oriented collection and can show off your support for the Botanical Garden with special NJBG products.

NJ Botanical Garden at Skylands

Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter. There’s always something to do and see.

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Featured Gardens of the NJBG

NJBG Perennial Garden

Perennial Garden

Lilac garden

Lilac Garden

Italianate Gardens

Red Cardinal Flowers

Wildflower Garden

Hosta & Rhododendron Garden

Hosta & Rhododendron

Annual Garden

Pump House Restoration

Built in the late 1800’s, the charming Pump House is the first building you see when entering the park. It has long needed repair, with many missing shingles and large holes in its roof. Unfortunately, the State does not currently have the means or funds to do the work, so NJBG has taken on the project.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteers are central to the New Jersey Botanical Garden.
They volunteer their time, energy, and share their skills and talents with others in furtherance of our mission to stimulate a greater appreciation between gardens and people.
Additionally, our volunteers enjoy working with others with similar interests, forming new friendships, and learning new things in a beautiful environment.
NJBG Volunteers

Interactive Map

A number of our volunteers have spent hours using GIS technology to map out the location of each plant in some of our gardens. With the use of your mobile phone, you will be able to view where you are on a map of a garden and identify the plants you are viewing.

What To See

  • Monarda
  • Daisies and Catmint
    Daisies and Catme
  • Bearded Iris
  • Cinnamon Fern
    Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
  • Mountain Laurel
    Kalmia latifolia
  • Mountain Bluet
    Centaurea montana
  • Tree Peony
  • Water Lily
  • Oak Leaf Hydrangea
  • Dianthus
  • Hydrangea
  • Clematis
  • Double Rose of Sharon Double Rose of Sharon
  • Mushrooms
  • Japanese Painted Fern
    Athyrium niponicum
  • Japanese Anemone
  • Milkweed
  • Iris and Roses
    Iris and Roses
  • Franklinia flower in the Moraine Garden Franklinia Flower
    Franklinia, or the Franklin tree, is in the tea family, Theaceae. It was first...
  • Solomon's Plume: Maianthemum racemosum Solomon's Plume
    Maianthemum racemosum
  • China Snow Tree China Snow Tree
    Syringa pekinensis
  • Daylily
  • Bunch Berry
    Cornus canadensis
  • Clematis
  • Hosta
  • Japanese Primroses
    Primula japonica
  • Green & Gold
    Chrysogonum virginianum
  • Pollinator

Tours

NJBG frequently hosts tours of the gardens and the Manor House. Most of the tours last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. In addition, NJBG offers the opportunity for schools and other groups to arrange a tour of either the Manor or garden or both.

Skylands hiking trail

Family Hikes & Walks

The New Jersey Botanical Gardens includes 96 acres of gardens surrounded by 1000 acres of woodlands. Join NJBG hike leaders on an easy, child-friendly hike in the Garden’s woodlands. Learn a bit about the plants, animals and geology around you.

Support

NJBG relies on public contributions to preserve and enhance the gardens as well as repair and renovate the historically designated Carriage House. Memorial trees and benches are one way to do this. You can also contribute through this website or use Amazon Smile.

Membership

It’s easy to join NJBG or renew your membership — or a gift membership — online, by phone or by mail. Some of the benefits of your NJBG membership include discounts at participating nurseries, garden centers, and our Gift Shop as well as guest passes for our Manor Tours.

Aerial View: Gardens & Manor

Using a drone, one of our members shot footage of the New Jersey Botanical Gardens (including the Manor) at different times of the year. You can view for yourself the beauty of NJBG not only in the summer but also in the winter.

NJBG Interactive Map

A number of our volunteers have spent hours using GIS technology to map out the location of each plant in some of our gardens. With the use of your mobile phone, you will be able to view where you are on a map of a garden and identify the plants you are viewing.

Kid’s Stuff

The New Jersey State Botanical Garden has tons of fun for young people, too, with tours designed especially for children ages 8-12.

The NJBG Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Huntall ages!

Our fanciful list includes architecture, flora and fauna. We'll walk you past every item on the list, but YOU have to find it!
NJBG Solar System Walk

Solar SystemWalk

NJBG's scale-model solar system will give youngsters a better understanding of our solar neighborhood.
Team 3

Family Woodland Hike hike!

Family Friendly Hike in the Forests and Hills around the Botanical Garden. Third Sunday each Month.

Visiting NJBG

Hours & Admission

Beginning Friday, May 15, 2020 In an effort to try to safely secure and close areas, NJBG will close at 6pm.   Officers will be available to assist with directing visitors at that … [Read More...] about Hours & Admission

Parking & Accessibility

On summer Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, there is a State parking fee (cash only) of $5 for New Jersey-registered vehicles and $7 for non-New … [Read More...] about Parking & Accessibility

Directions

Via I-287 (North or South) Follow I-287 North or South and exit at Exit 57.After exiting, turn left from I-287 North, or right from I-287 South, following signs for Skyline Drive.Take Skyline … [Read More...] about Directions

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About Us

The New Jersey State Botanical Garden is a part of Ringwood State Park, New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, Department of Environmental Protection. The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands appears on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

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GPS Address: Morris Road, Ringwood, N.J. 07456
Latitude/longitude: N 41.126950 W 74.23954
Email: info@njbg.org
Tel: 973-962-9534
Fax: 973-962-1553
Mail:  NJBG | P. O. Box 302 | Ringwood, NJ 07456

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Please contact Ringwood State Park: (973) 962.2240
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