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The New Jersey Pine Barrens, also referred to as the Pinelands, is a mysterious and fascinating region contained within seven counties: Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester. Brendan T. Byrne (formerly Lebanon), Wharton, Bass River, Penn and Belleplain State Forests, the Forked River Mountains, Barnegat and Tuckerton, west to Chatsworth - the unofficial "capital" of the Pinelands; Tabernacle, Shamong, Hammonton, Port Republic, and so much more more are all within the Pinelands.

There's nothing quite like a day canoeing or kayaking on a peaceful Pinelands River!Here at PineyPower.com, you'll find a complete guide to the area. Whether you're down for the day, visiting NJ on a vacation, planning a canoe trip on the Wading, Mullica or Maurice River, thinking of relocating, going deer or duck hunting, would like to take a tour of the area, searching for the JERSEY DEVIL, or just a "local" looking for something new and exciting to do, there's bound to be something in the NJ Pinelands to interest you. You'll find plenty of things to do - and plenty of photos - here at PineyPower!

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YEAR-ROUND EVENTS

Ocean County Parks & Recreation sponsors a number of great hikes, canoe trips and van trips throughout the area, all year long. The hikes range from 2 to 15 miles. Visit their website for details and information. Ocean County residents, request a subscription to their newsletter!

Take tour of Historic Batsto Village and the restored mansion! Call Batsto at 609-561-0024 for days and times.

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT throughout the year: Albert Music Hall in Waretown NJ presents "The best place on the east coast to hear live Country, Bluegrass, & Old Time music concerts", 7:30 - 11:30 PM! $5 adults & $1 children 11 and under.*

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, Double Trouble State Park in Berkeley Township, NJ now offers FREE tours of the historic village at 10AM, 1PM and 2:30PM. Learn about the history of this former cranberry farm and saw mill. For more information, or for group tours, call 732-341-4098.*

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FEBRUARY 2010

Now through May 23, 2010: "Transduction: Myths of The Sea & The Solar Boat, Suzanne Reese Horvitz & Robert Roesch." A mystical installation of sculptures, large scale drawings, paintings, and works on glass will go on view at The Noyes Museum of Art. The artists’ projects and themes have traveled the world and can be seen in museum collections both nationally and internationally. The Noyes Museum of Art is located at 733 Lily Lake Rd, Oceanville, NJ  08231. For more information, call 609-652-8848 or visit www.noyesmuseum.org.

Wednesday, February 10 , 2010: "Wednesday Walk in the Woods" 10AM - 1PM. Join Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner to explore the nature of Bass River State Forest on this 5-mile, moderate-paced hike. Bring lunch (optional) and beverage, rain cancels. Hikes are free! Registration requested . Contact: Forest Office at 609.296.1114. CALL TO CONFIRM!

February 13-14, 2010: "Wine and Chocolate" Wine Trail Weekend at participating wineries in the Pinelands (and throughout NJ) Enjoy delectable sweets paired with local wines. Noon - 5PM. Read more.

Sunday February 14, 2010: Pickin’ on the Porch, Noon 'til 5pm, at Tuckerton Seaport. Join folks at the Seaport for a jam session and get together. Come to pick or just listen. Swap songs, tell stories, and share homemade goodies. Acoustic instruments only please / bluegrass, country, and old time music. Hunting Shanty at Tuckerton Seaport Jams are held on the second Sunday of each month. Admission is $5 (free for Seaport members) and includes all Seaport exhibits. For more info on Pickin’ on the Porch contact Linda 609-290-0356. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087. www.tuckertonseaport.org

Sunday, February 14, 2010: Photos Around the Bogs. Bring your camera along to capture spectacular photos of nature as you take a guided tour of the cranberry bogs at Cloverdale Farm County Park, off West Bay Ave. on Cloverdale Road in Barnegat NJ. Free, but pre-registration required. Call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information or to register.

Sunday, February 14, 2010: Albert Music Hall - 32nd Ocean County Bluegrass Festival Noon - 5:00PM, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532), Waretown, NJ. Program features a live stage concert of bluegrass music. Be prepared to be entertained Pinelands style while listening to eight leading regional bluegrass bands from the tri-state area. $8/adults, $1/children 11 years old and under. Light refreshments and gift items may be purchased. No alcoholic beverages permitted. Sponsored by the Pinelands Cultural Society. For more information 609 971-1593, or visit www.alberthall.org.

Sunday, February 14, 2010: "Owl Nature Walk" at Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat NJ. Join a park naturalist for a 1-hour program at this former cranberry farm. 10:00AM-11:00AM. Free, but pre-registration required. All ages welcome. Call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information or to register.

Monday, February 15th, 2010: "The Other Side of Friendship" Hike, 10:00AM, Friendship. 5 to 7 miles. Bring water & snack. Meet at Friendship ruins for start of hike at 10:00AM SHARP. You'll explore in the less visited areas to the north and east of the ruins. For the more adventurous Monday hiker. There may be some bushwhacking and wet areas. Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Membership is required to attend Club program; however, you may attend one Club program as a guest. For more information, call Milt at 856-983-9076 or visit www.ocsj.org.

Saturday, February 20 2010: Pygmy Pines Forest Jaunt - 3 miles. Rating: flat, some sugar sand. Board van at Parking Lot, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown. Traveling to Burlington-Ocean County line, NJ. 1:00PM - 4:00PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424236-3B.

Saturday, February 20, 2010: "Owl Prowl." Are you adventurous? If so, then you'll enjoy a guided walk through the forest looking for these nocturnal birds of prey. Eastern Screech Owls and Great Horned Owls can be found nesting here in the winter months. If you're lucky you'll get to see an owl up close and personal! Cloverdale Farm County Park, off West Bay Ave. on Cloverdale Road, Barnegat NJ. Free, but pre-registration required. Call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information or to register.

Saturday, February 20, 2010: "Winter Ecology Program" presented by U.S. Fish and Wildlife-Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. at Meadowedge Park, 550 East Bay Ave, Barnegat NJ. 10AM-Noon. Pre-registration required: $5.00 adults, $2.00 children. Call Barnegat Twp. Rec. at 609-698-0800 ext. 122 for details.

Saturday, February 20, 2010: "Saving Barnegat Bay" 11:00AM - 1:00PM. Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd Loveladies, New Jersey 08008. Speakers: Rick Bushnell, Co-Chair, LBIF Science Committee; Mike Kennish, Ph.D., Research Professor at the Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences at Rutgers University. Learn about the extremely important research being done to quantify Barnegat Bay's problems and discover how you can get involved with local activities and organizations.Sponsored by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. For more information, contact Theresa | 609 494 1241 or visit www.lbifscience.org.

Saturday, February 20th, 2010: Harrisville Pond Hike, 10:00AM, Harrisville. 10 miles, moderate pace. Hike will take place around Harrisville Pond, a bog, and short section of Batona Trail. Lunch at a hidden grave site. Well-behaved pets OK. Contact trip leader for info. Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Membership is required to attend Club program; however, you may attend one Club program as a guest. For more information, contact George: 856 235-8792 or visit www.ocsj.org.

Sunday, February 21, 2010: "Raptors - Nature Walk" at Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat NJ. Join a park naturalist for a 1-hour program at this former cranberry farm. 10:00AM-11:00AM. Free, but pre-registration required. All ages welcome. Call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information or to register.

Sunday, February 21, 2010: Estell Manor Hike 10:45AM,
Estell Manor Nature Center on NJ Rt. 50 (about 4 miles south of May's Landing). About 10 miles. Easy to moderate pace. We'll explore this 1700 acre park bordered on the east by the South and Great Egg Harbor Rivers and on the west by Rt. 50. This Atlantic County Park has an extensive trail network with a couple miles of boardwalk through the real swampy areas. The nature center has a lot of information on the area. Possible wet areas.

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Membership is required to attend Club program; however, you may attend one Club program as a guest. Fore more information contact Milt 856-983-9076 or visit website at www.ocsj.org.

Sunday, February 21, 2010: Chickahoki Falls Hike - 4.5 miles. Rating: strenuous, steep, rocky, may be slippery. Board van at Front Gate, Ocean County Park, Lakewood. Traveling to Bloomingdale NJ. 8:00AM - 4:00PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424236-3B.

Thursday, February 25, 2010: Union Clay Works Hike - 8 miles. Rating: flat, some sand. Board van at Parking Lot, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown. Traveling to Lacey Twp, NJ. 9:00AM - 2:30PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424236-3D.

Saturday, February 27, 2010: Clean-up at Maurice River Bluffs Preserve, 10:00AM - 2:00PM, Maurice River Bluffs Preserve, Cumberland County. Join Land Steward David DeSalvo for a clean-up at the Maurice River Bluffs Preserve. If you've never been to this preserve, it's well worth a visit! Bring along gloves, as you will be removing some large items of trash from the preserve. Participants may also want to bring lunch and water to enjoy on one of the picnic tables at the preserve during
or after the clean-up. Meet at Maurice River Bluffs Preserve, Cumberland County. Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy.For more Information, call 609-861-4120.

Saturday, February 27, 2010: Monmouth Battlefield Hike - 5 miles. Rating: flat, easy. Board van at Parking Lot, Ocean County Park, Lakewood. Traveling to Manalapan, NJ. 8:30AM - 2:30PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424236-3E.

Saturday, February 27, 2010: Full Moon Jaunt at Wells Mills - 3 miles. Dress for the weather and wear hiking boots. Meet at Parking Lot, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown. 7:00PM - 9:00PM. $6.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424236-4B.

Sunday, February 28, 2010: Stafford Forge Nature Walk. Traveling to Eagleswood Twp. Board van at Parking Lot, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown. 9:00AM - 12:00PM. $6.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424536-2A.

MARCH 2010

Tuesday, March 2nd 2010: Edwin B. Forsythe Refuge Hike, 10:00AM at Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge, Brigantine. Hike the full loop (8 miles) if the weather is not too cold or windy. There is a 5 mile trail for those who do not wish to do the full 8 miles. Bring food and water. Binoculars and cameras are also good to have on this trip, there should still be plenty of waterfowl.Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Membership is required to attend Club program; however, you may attend one Club program as a guest. For more information, contact Toni at 609-652-0112 or visit www.ocsj.org.

Wednesday, March 3rd 2010: Great Bay Boulevard Van Tour, 9:00AM - 2:00PM, departs from Parking Lot, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown, NJ. Also known as Seven Bridges Road, this road travels the length of Great Bay Wildlife Management Area. We will view the abandoned fish factory, the old Coast Guard station and a historic Native American site. You will also visit several other historic sites in the area, such as the former location of the "Tuckerton Tower", rumored to play a role in our entry into World War I. Please pack a lunch, bring your binoculars and dress for the weather. Pre-registration required. $14.00 per person. 9 years - Adult. Sponsored by the Ocean County Parks Department. For registration information, call 1-877-OC PARKS ext. 5940 or visit Website.

Thursday, March 4, 2010: Timberdoodle Stalk: This can be one of the most memorable birding experiences of a lifetime, as you visit the Timperdoodle dancing grounds in Barnegat and Stafford Townships. The courtship of the male is composed of several different calls followed by flight behavior that is truly amazing. Board van at Parking Lot, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown. Traveling to Lacey Twp, NJ. 9:00AM - 2:00PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424536-3A.

March 5, 6 and 7, 2010: "Wings Over Long Beach Island" weekend. Details when available.

Saturday, March 6, 2010: "Berry Basket Workshop" (basketry) presented by Pola Galie. 10AM-Noon, at Meadowedge Park, 550 East Bay Ave, Barnegat NJ. Materials for basket included; pre-registration required: $5.00 adults, $2.00 children. Call Barnegat Twp. Rec. at 609-698-0800 ext. 122 for details.

Sunday, March 7, 2010: Long Pond Ironworks Hike - 6 miles. Rating: steep, rocky, may be slippery. Traveling to Ringwood, NJ.Board van at Parking Lot, Ocean County Park, Lakewood. 8:00AM - 4:00PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424236-3F.

Sunday, March 7th 2010: Belleplain State Forest Hike,10AM,
Belleplain State Forest, meet at main office. Belleplain contains a rich variety of habitats: cedar swamp, old fields, hardwood forest and freshwater lakes. Possible view of Bald Eagles. Bad weather cancels. Bring lunch and water. 8-9 miles, moderate to brisk pace.Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Membership is required to attend Club program; however, you may attend one Club program as a guest. For more Information, contact Scott at 609 805-1463 or visit www.ocsj.org.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010: "Wednesday Walk in the Woods" 10AM - 1PM. Join Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner to explore the nature of Bass River State Forest on this 5-mile, moderate-paced hike. Bring lunch (optional) and beverage, rain cancels. Hikes are free! Registration requested. Contact: Forest Office at 609.296.1114.

Saturday, March 13, 2010: Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area Nature Walk: Board van at Parking Lot, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown. Traveling to Lacey Twp, NJ. 9:00AM - 2:00PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424536-4A.

Sunday, March 14, 2010: Fifth Annual Lines on the Pines presents About Blueberries and Cranberries of the Pines! The event will again be held at the Vienna Inn on White Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Twp. 1:00PM to 4:00PM This fun afternoon is free & open to the public. The Family Style Dinner is from 4:30PM to 7:30PM; $30 per person prior to Feb 1, 2010; after that, $33 pp. Keynote speakers will be Ted Gordon and Nancy O'Mallon, with entertainment by PPA's Russell Juelg.

Sunday, March 14, 2010: Photos Around the Bogs. Bring your camera along to capture spectacular photos of nature as you take a guided tour of the cranberry bogs at Cloverdale Farm County Park, off West Bay Ave. on Cloverdale Road in Barnegat NJ. Free, but pre-registration required. Call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information or to register.

Sunday, March 14, 2010: "Waterfowl - Nature Walk" at Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat NJ. Join a park naturalist for a 1-hour program at this former cranberry farm. 10:00AM-11:00AM. Free, but pre-registration required. All ages welcome. Call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information or to register.

Saturday, March 20, 2010: 21st Pinelands Short Course, at Burlington County College. The brochure of topics and presenters will be available shortly and will be mailed to you as a paper copy if you have attended previous Pinelands Short Courses and remain on the mailing list.  If you would like to receive the brochure by email as a pdf file for you to print, then please email pines@bcc.edu with the phrase “PSC 2010 brochure” in the subject box.  You can also download the brochure from the following websites later this month: NJ Pinelands Commission -  http://www.state.nj.us/pinelands or Pinelands Institute for Natural and Environmental Studies/P.I.N.E.S. (a program of Burlington County College) -  http://staff.bcc.edu/pines.

Saturday, March 20, 2010: "Signs of Spring" presented by US Fish & Wildlife/Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. 10AM-Noon, at Meadowedge Park, 550 East Bay Ave, Barnegat NJ. Pre-registration required: $5.00 adults, $2.00 children. Call Barnegat Twp. Rec. at 609-698-0800 ext. 122 for details.

Saturday, March 20, 2010: Belleplain State Forest Hike - 6 miles. Rating: flat, easy. Board van at Parking Lot, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown. Traveling to Woodbine, NJ. 8:30AM - 4:00PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424236-3G.

Sunday, March 21, 2010: "Horse Pond Mountain Hike" - 6 Miles. Rating: Steep, rocky, may be slippery. Board van at Front Gate, Ocean County Park, Lakewood. Traveling to Hewett NJ. 8:00AM - 5:00PM. $9.00 per person, 9 years and over, please. Pre-registration required; call Ocean County Parks and Recreation/Wells Mills Park Office at 609-971-3085 for information, refer to program #424236-3H.

Sunday, March 21, 2010: Pine Plains Field Trip 10:00am - 3:00pm. see some of the Pine Plains (Pygmy Pine/Dwarf Forest) areas this spring. You may see Broom Crowberry blossoming as well as some very interesting recently burned areas. Meet at the Pinelands Preservation Alliance headquarters at 10:00AM. After a brief overview, car-pool and caravan to the several sites. Pack a lunch, drinks, and snacks -- you'll have lunch in the field. Watch the forecast; dress for the weather. $10 per person, payable by credit card or check. Pre-registration required - call 609 859-8860 ext 14 or email tomdunn@pinelandsalliance.org for information or to register.

Friday, March 26th 2010: "Earth Share Celebrates New Jersey", 6:30PM at Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533. Fundraiser for Earth Share NJ, the state's only environmental workplace giving federation. Fine wine, wonderful food, and great art, plus the exclusive "Experience New Jersey Naturally" Auctions. For more information, call 609-989-1160 or visit www.earthsharenj.org.

Saturday, March 27, 2010: All About Waterfowling Day at the Lighthouse Center, Waretown NJ. Decoy carvers, waterfowl displays and exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, more. Mostly indoors. Details coming.

APRIL 2010

 

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010: Rain Gardens: The Solution to Reducing Pollution, 11:00AM - 1:00PM at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies, NJ 08008. Speakers: Angela Anderson, Co-Chair, LBIF Science Committee; Helen Henderson, American Littoral Society. Learn the basic differences between the LBIF's coastal rain garden and the American Littoral Society's native demonstration garden at Maris Stella Retreat Center, how each benefits our coastal ecosystem, and how you can get started with your own environmentally-friendly garden.Sponsored by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. For more information, contact Theresa at 609-494-1241or visit www.lbifscience.org.

Sunday April 11, 2010: Pickin’ on the Porch, Noon 'til 5pm, at Tuckerton Seaport. Join folks at the Seaport for a jam session and get together. Come to pick or just listen. Swap songs, tell stories, and share homemade goodies. Acoustic instruments only please / bluegrass, country, and old time music. Hunting Shanty at Tuckerton Seaport Jams are held on the second Sunday of each month. Admission is $5 (free for Seaport members) and includes all Seaport exhibits. For more info on Pickin’ on the Porch contact Linda 609-290-0356. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087. www.tuckertonseaport.org

Sunday, April 18th, 2010: Forked River Mountain Clean-up, 9:00AM - 1:00PM, Forked River Mountain Preserve. Bring lunch and dress appropriately. 4-wheel drive vehicles especially need.Sponsored by Ocean County Parks, Forked River Mountain Coalition and PPA. Pre-registration required. Call for directions. For more Information, call 609 861-0600 or visit www.nature.org/newjersey.

Saturday, April 24th, 2010: "Bringing Nature Home," 11:00AM at the Lewis Arboretum, One Medford Leas Way, Medford, NJ 08055. Learn how you can welcome more wildlife into your gardens as Douglas Tallamy, acknowledged leader in the field of native plants, shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for this exciting approach to gardening. Recognized for research in the fields of entomology and wildlife ecology, Tallamy has published 68 research articles and has taught courses on these topics for nearly three decades. Recently, the Garden Writers Association of America awarded his book, Bringing Nature Home, its Silver Medal. Lecture followed by light luncheon fare and guided arboretum tours. No charge. Call 609-654-3527 to RSVP. Sponsored by Medford Leas. For more information, contact Jane Weston at 609-654-3527 or visit www.medfordleas.org.

Sunday, April 25th, 2010: Pinelands Preservation Alliance's Earth Day Native Plant Sale,11:00AM - 3:00PM at PPA Headquarters, Bishop Farmstead, 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton, NJ 08088.
Trees, shrubs, and wildflowers native to the Pinelands will be for sale. Also: raffle for cool prize, gardening lectures and tours of the historic barn and house. Pinelands Visitor Center will gbe open. Plants supplied by Pinelands Nursery. For more information, contact Tom at 609-859-8860 x14 or visit www.pinelandsalliance.org.

MAY 2010

Sunday May 9, 2010: Pickin’ on the Porch, Noon 'til 5pm, at Tuckerton Seaport. Join folks at the Seaport for a jam session and get together. Come to pick or just listen. Swap songs, tell stories, and share homemade goodies. Acoustic instruments only please / bluegrass, country, and old time music. Hunting Shanty at Tuckerton Seaport Jams are held on the second Sunday of each month. Admission is $5 (free for Seaport members) and includes all Seaport exhibits. For more info on Pickin’ on the Porch contact Linda 609-290-0356. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087. www.tuckertonseaport.org

JUNE 2010

Saturday, June 26, 2010: Whitesbog Blueberry Festival, 10:00AM - 4:00PM at Historic Whitesbog Village, Rt. 530 (mile marker 13) Browns Mills, NJ 08015.Celebrate all things blueberry at this old-fashioned festival. Great family fun – blueberry picking, historical presentations and tours, arts and country crafts, music, food and lots more. $8/carload

Sponsored by the Whitesbog Preservation Trust. For more Information, contact Terri at (609) 893-4646 or visit www.whitesbog.org.

Sunday, June 27, 2010: Hammonton Red, White and Blueberry Festival

JULY 2010

Thursday, July 8th, 2010: 4th Annual Barnegat Bay Day, at Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies, NJ 08008. Bring the whole family to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, where you can learn about conservation and the environment. Kids can participate in hands-on activities that include all of the LBIF's vast resources. Meanwhile, adults can discuss energy-saving tips, organic gardening techniques, and more with local business owners and non-profit organizations. For more information, visit www.lbifscience.org/events.htm

AUGUST 2010

SEPTEMBER 2010

*Unless otherwise noted, PineyPower is NOT directly affiliated with any of the above events. Please call or e-mail the sponsoring organization to confirm date and availability, as well as registration requirements. PineyPower.com is NOT responsible for typographical errors or unannounced cancellations/date changes!

OCTOBER 2010

Saturday, Sunday, October 2 & 3, 2010: Annual Chowderfest, Long Beach Island

Saturday, October 2, 2010: Fall Forestry Fest

Sunday, October 3, 2010: Pinelands Discovery Festival, at Whitesbog Village

Saturday, October 9, 2010: Pine Barrens Jamboree, Wells Mills County Park, Waretown NJ. 609-971-3085

Saturday-Sunday, October 16-17, 2010: Chatsworth Cranberry Festival, Chatsworth, NJ

NOVEMBER 2010

DECEMBER 2010

Monday, December 27, 2010: "The Affair at Cedar Bridge" re-enactment, held adjacent to Cedar Bridge Tavern, Barnegat NJ.

JANUARY 2011


The Pine Barrens is becoming a popular tourist destination. It offers history, nature, boating, camping, fishing, swimming, and most of all, peace and tranquility. It's important to families who live here, whether for a few years or many generations, that our peace and tranquility be preserved.A local lawyer or doctor won't look any different than his neighbor who works the land. Thousand dollar suits aren't what impress people of the Pines - taking care of nature and fellow man is what matters. To that end, it is important for you to know that as a visitor to our precious Pine Barrens, you should show respect for the flora and fauna, for the historical buildings or their remains, and show respect for the "locals". Walk and drive gently. Treat our Pine Barrens as you would want a visitor to treat your own home town - and your own family. Thank you.

In Memory of
Maxwell G. Hound

Jan. 1996 - Nov. 17, 2007

Maxwell and Cathy
My Piney Hound will always be in my heart!
Visit Maxwell's Page




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Pinelands Stories
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News Articles


FEB

Pinelands Commission
to Spend $1.9 Million for Land Conservation.

READ STORY


Baker's Acres Campground
is the Setting for "Paranormal" being aired this Tuesday night (Feb. 9) at 10PM on AETV! This episode will be aobut the Jersey Devil! You don't want to miss this!!

JAN


Pinelands Short Course Schedule Now Out!
Held at Burlington County College Saturday, March 20, 2010

Sign up Early for Lines on the Pines!
($30.00 until 1/31/10, then $33.00)
See Photos from 2009's "Lines"


Jan-Feb Issue of PINELANDS WATCH Now Available.
In this issue: Water Supply Challenges - Cape May County

Pinelands Commission Releases
2009 Long-term Economic Report, a cooperative project administered by the Pinelands Commission and funded by the National Park Service, the annual report is a product of the Pinelands Long-Term Economic Monitoring Program, and
2009 Municipal Fact Book


Senior Pinelands Commissioner Ashmun to Leave post
Read Story

DEC


12/15/09: Two Pinelands Commissioners May Lose Seats

N.J. Advisory Committee recommends maintaining northern pine snake under protected status.

READ STORY


NOV


Parks Bill Heading to Lame Duck Legislative Session would restore funding to Island Beach State Park

READ STORY



BALD EAGLE FROM PARKER RESERVE RESCUED IN MAINE!

Read Story


Pinelands Commission Approves New Forest Management Rules
Read Press Release (PDF)

Pinelands Commission to Provide Funding to Communities for Implementation of Clustering Regulations.
Read Press Release (PDF)


NJ Small Game Season Opened November 7, 2009 Read more

More Hunting Information and Links


To the New Jersey residents who voted YES on Question #1 to preserve open space,
THANK YOU!
Hopefully our new governor will work to preserve our valuable parks and forests! Congratuations to Governor-elect Chris Christie.


OCT

Was the Jersey Devil a Woman???

Documents on loan to The Killian Foundation say it was!
Read story from Asbury Park Press


PINELANDS COMMISSION
APPROVES
TWO AMENDMENTS
TO CMP!!!

Changes will affect wetlands, electric transmission rights-of-way.

READ PRESS RELEASE


SEPT

Happy Trails!

Read about a group of equestrians that enjoy the Pine Barrens with their horses all year 'round!

Story and photos


SOLAR ENERGY is a wonderful 21st century power source alternative, but. . . should a solar energy plant be permitted in a Pinelands Forest zone, even if it is the site of a former landfill?
READ STORY FROM PRESS of ATLANTIC CITY


Rare, threatened flowers grow from ashes of Pinelands fires

READ STORY FROM
PRESS OF A.C.


AUGUST


Holiday Harbor is a popular marina in the coastal Pinelands town of Waretown (Ocean Township) NJ
Home of Wells Mills County Park, Waretown manages to keep tradition alive in spite of growth.
STORY & PHOTOS


Insectropolis!

See Photos


Are Wildfires Across the Nation Getting Worse?

Natural Fuel in Pine Barrens said to be equal to 1300 gallons of gas per acre!READ STORY from Mother Nature Network.SEE PHOTOS and read personal log OF 2007 Pine Barrens Fire that destroyed 18,000 acres.


The End of Webb's Mill Bog?

Photos, Story


JULY

Summer 2009 Issue of
THE PINELANDER
(from NJ Pinelands Commission)
now available


STAR LEDGER
NEWS FEATURE
and VIDEO:

BLUEBERRIES!

READ STORY


July 1, 2009: Ocean County to Preserve Habitat
for Pine Barrens Tree Frogs!

Read News Story


PRIOR MONTHS

SWEETWATER CASINO
OPENS TIKI BAR!

Read More


Fungi of the
Pine Barrens

See Photos


Pine Barrens Canoe
& Micks Canoe
Merge!


Visit Site


Pinelands Scenic Byway Website
Up and Running!

Visit Site



Dogs now allowed in Wharton, BT Byrne and Parvin campgrounds!

Read News Story




ABC's of the Pines
a Great Day!


Jim Murphy of "The Pine Barons"
SEE PHOTOS


2/18/08
Filmmaker Honored
with Mexico’s
Messenger of Peace Award
Carranza Memorial
READ STORY


PINEY HOT WINGS!

The Winner is
Pic-a-Lilli Inn
Shamong NJ
Congratulations, Pic's!


12/27/08
Cedar Bridge Tavern
The Affair at Cedar Bridge, the last skirmish of the Revolutionary War, is commerated in Barnegat
See Photos


10/31/08 - Bruce Springsteen Released a free download of "A Night with the Jersey Devil" as a Halloween Gift .
Download no longer available, but will be on his new "Working on a Dream" album.

Lyrics


Sweetwater Destroyed
by Fire


It will be missed by many.
See photos of Sweetwater before the tragedy


Photos of the
Annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival!


NREF/Lighthouse Center
Handmade Faire

SEE PHOTOS



The Chatsworth
Cranberry Festival



See Photos


Long Beach Island
Chowder Cookoff

Beach Haven NJ is the site of the Annual Chowder Cookoff held in September
See Photos


Jammin' in the Pines!
JERSEY FRESH homemade jams by Swan Bay are available at Buzby's in Chatsworth.
Homemade jams by Swan Bay/Niki Giberson
Read more...

May 19, 2007
Blessing of the Mullica

Details & Photos

May 15 - 16, 2007
Fire in the Pines
A May 2007 forest fire destroyed over 18,000 acres, but there were no injuries thanks to the expertise of local and state firefighters
Photos and Weblog

of the webmaster's personal experience.


March 2007
Local Newspaper features
"PINEYPOWER"

PineyPower webmaster featured on
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