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!
Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays: Take a FREE guided tour of
Historic Batsto
Village! Call Batsto at 609-561-0024 for 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.*
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!
JULY
2009
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!
July 2
through September 3, 2009: Special Pinelands Plants Course:
Fundamentals of Pinelands Field Botany and Vegetation
Communities. Run on ten consecutive Thursday evenings
7 to 9PM. Each session will be held at the Pinelands Preservation
Alliance headquarters, in the Carriage House, and will
consist of lecture and workshop. There will also be several
field trips on weekend days. Theme: . As always, we will
also pay special attention to rarities. This course is
geared for beginner to intermediate field botanists. Course
registration: $150. PPA members receive 15% discount.
Jim Rutherford Scholarship Information is available to
qualified registrants. For more information, contact Russell
at (609) 859-8860 x23 or email Russell Juelg at russell@pinelandsalliance.org
Friday,
July 3, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with an
Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain or
shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown Hammonton.
Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics, chocolates,
honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture made
by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course) and much
more. Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc. For more
information, call 609-567-9014.
July 4,
2009: "Star Gazing at the Beach," Sunset
to 10:30PM. Fee: FREE. Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami
Beach (609) 296-1114. Sponsors: Bass River State Forest
& Willingboro Astronomical Society. ADA accessible (beach
wheelchair available)
Friday,
July 10, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with an
Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain or
shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown Hammonton.
Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics, chocolates,
honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture made
by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course) and much
more. Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc. For more
information, call 609-567-9014.
Saturday,
July 11, 2009, 3:00pm-8:00pm: 7th
Annual Red Wine & Blues Festival. Team
up with the Tuckerton Seaport for a perfect afternoon
of wine tasting from New Jersey's finest wineries plus
live blues bands. Crafters, vendors, food and lots of
fun. Tuckerton Seaport, Route 9, Tuckerton, NJ. For more
information: call 609-296-8868.
Saturday,
July 11. 2009: A Revolutionary Tavern in the Pines.
10:00 am to noon. Old Manahawkin Baptist Church, Manahawkin
and Cedar Bridge Tavern, Barnegat. A little known colonial
tavern with a 200-year old bar tucked in a corner of its
main room is still nestled within the Pine Barrens. The
tavern was the site of what some historians consider to
have been the last “battle” of the Revolutionary War.
Learn about Cedar Bridge Tavern: its origins, its life
as a tavern, and its recent acquisition by Ocean County.
Advance registration required. $10 per person; Call Pinelands
Preservation Alliance at 609-859-8860 x12 or email janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org.
RAIN OR SHINE.
Saturday,
July 11, 2009, 1PM: "LOST! But Found, Safe and
Sound" The award winning program that teaches children
from 1st to 8th grades what to do if they become lost
in the woods or an unknown area. Great tips here for adults
as well. Definitely a worthwhile program the entire family
can enjoy and learn. Program takes place at Batsto Village
Visitors Center. Call 609-561-3262.
Saturday,
July 11, 2009: Night Hike, 8:30 to 10PM. Fee: FREE
but pre-registration required; call Bass River State Forest,
Lake Absegami Beach Complex (609) 296-1114. Note: For
adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight, insect
repellent; limit 25 people.
Wednesday,
July 15, 2009: "Discover Double Trouble" Hike
& Tour, 9AM to noon Fee: FREE, but pre-registration
required; call Double Trouble State Park in Berkeley Twp.
at (732) 341-4098.
Thursday,
July 16, 2009, at 2 p.m: "Voices in the Pines," second
of three programs in the "Pinelands Speaker Series",
will recount the stories of the men and women who have
toiled in the Pinelands, carving out occupations and raising
families here. The program will be presented by author
Karen F. Riley, who recently roamed the woods, rural communities
and farms of the Pinelands in search of compelling stories
for her new book. It will be held at the Richard J. Sullivan
Center for Environmental Policy and Education on 15 Springfield
Road. Organized and sponsored by the Pinelands Commission.
Pre-register by calling (609) 894-7300 or sending email
info@njpines.state.nj.us.
Seating will be limited to approximately 60 per program.
Friday
July 17, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with an
Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain or
shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown Hammonton.
Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics, chocolates,
honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture made
by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course) and much
more. Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc. For more
information, call 609-567-9014.
Saturday,
July 18, 2009: "Vanishing Vernal Ponds"
8PM. Fee: FREE. Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami
Beach Complex (609) 296-1114 Bring something to sit on!
Saturday,
July 18, 2009, 1PM: "Voices in the Pines."
Join author Karen Riley at Batsto Village Visitor
Center as she spins tales of the people and legends of
the Pine Barrens. Karen will also sign copies of her latest
book, “Voices in the Pines,” which is available at the
Visitor Center. For more information, please call 609-561-3262.
Saturday,
July 18, 2009: Double Trouble History Walk, 10AM to
noon. Fee: FREE but pre-registration required; call Double
Trouble State Park (732) 341-4098.
Friday
July 24, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with an
Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain or
shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown Hammonton.
Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics, chocolates,
honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture made
by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course) and much
more. Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc. For more
information, call 609-567-9014.
Saturday,
July 25, 2009: Birds of the Pines. 8PM. Fee: FREE.
Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex (609)
296-1114. Sponsored by Bass River State Forest and Ocean
County Dept. of Parks and Recreation. Bring something
to sit on!
Friday
July 31, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with an
Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain or
shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown Hammonton.
Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics, chocolates,
honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture made
by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course) and much
more.Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc. For more
information, call 609-567-9014.
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!
AUGUST
2009
Saturday,
August 1, 2009: The History of Bass River State Forest
– NJ’s First State Forest. 8PM. Fee: FREE. Bass River
State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex (609) 296-1114.
Bring something to sit on!
Saturday,
August 1, 2009, 1PM: "Know the Bear Facts!"
Learn the natural history, biology, and research information
about one of New Jersey's largest mammals, the American
Black Bear. You'll also get tips on co-existing with this
misunderstood animal that inhabits most of New Jersey.
Program takes place at Batsto Village Visitors Center,
Batsto NJ. For more information, please call 609-561-3262.
Saturday,
August 1, 2009: “The Pinelands Summer Zenith,” Nature
Hike 10 a.m. Fee: $5 parking fee Wharton State Forest,
Batsto Visitor Center (609) 567-4559. 2 to 4 mile hike.
Monday
thru Sunday, August 3-9, 2009, 10:00am-5:00pm: NJ Maritime
Heritage Festival: An "A-Cat celebration! Boat races,
boat rides, demonstrations, food, entertainment and lots
of fun! Tuckerton Seaport, Route 9, Tuckerton, NJ. For
more information, call 609-296-8868.
Friday
August 7, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with
an Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain
or shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown
Hammonton. Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics,
chocolates, honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture
made by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course)
and much more. Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc.
For more information, call 609-567-9014.
Saturday,
August 8, 2009, 1PM: Smokey Bear's 65th Birthday!
Join the men and women of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service
as they demonstrate the techniques and equipment used
in fighting forest fires, from the ground to the air.
Then we'll honor our special guest, Smokey Bear, on his
very special 65th birthday. Batsto Village Visitors Center.
For more information, please call 609-561-3262.
Saturday,
August 8, 2009: Full Moon Hike, 8 to 9:30PM. Fee:
FREE but pre-registration required. Bass River State Forest,
Lake Absegami Beach Complex (609) 296-1114. For adults
and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight, insect repellent;
limit 25 people.
Saturday,
August 8, 2009: Discover Double Trouble Hike & Tour,
9AM to noon Fee: FREE but pre-registration required; call
Double Trouble State Park (732) 341-4098.
Friday
August 14, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with
an Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain
or shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown
Hammonton. Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics,
chocolates, honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture
made by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course)
and much more. Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc.
For more information, call 609-567-9014.
Saturday,
August 15 “Lost in the Woods”- What Should You Do?
8PM. Fee: FREE. Bass River State Forest, Lake Absegami
Beach Complex (609) 296-1114 Note: Bring flashlight and
something to sit on!
Thursday,
August 20, at 2 p.m: "Secrets of Pinelands Plants,"
third of three programs in the "Pinelands Speaker
Series", will detail relationships and reproductive
strategies of Pinelands plants, as well as their historical
and contemporary uses for medicine and other purposes.
The program will uncover interesting facts about native
Pinelands plants, including one that was once thought
to be a cure for smallpox and another that contains caffeine
and can be used as a substitute for coffee. The presentation
will be delivered by retired biology teacher Millicent
Moore on Pre-register by calling (609) 894-7300 or sending
a message to info@njpines.state.nj.us.
Seating will be limited to approximately 60 per program.
Friday
August 21, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with
an Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain
or shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown
Hammonton. Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics,
chocolates, honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture
made by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course)
and much more.Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc.
For more information, call 609-567-9014.
Saturday,
August 22, 2009: “Warm Hearted County” Concert, 8PM.
Fee: FREE but donations accepted. Bass River State Forest,
Lake Absegami Beach Complex (609) 296-1114 Note: Bring
something to sit on!
Friday
August 28, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with
an Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain
or shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown
Hammonton. Free parking. Produce, related farm products,
homemade foods and goods for sale from local farmers.
Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc. For more information,
call 609-567-9014.
Saturday.
August 29, 2009: Atsion Mansion Visit. 10:00 am to
noon. In 1826, Samuel Richards built the classically-inspired
Atsion Mansion overlooking both the ironworks and the
mill pond that provided water power to the town. The State
of New Jersey purchased the mansion in 1954 as part of
what is now Wharton State Forest. After many years of
disrepair and several restoration efforts, the mansion
is now open to the public for tours. Please join us for
an exclusive look into this historic site. Advance registration
required. $10 per person; Call Pinelands Preservation
Alliance at 609-859-8860 x12 or email janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org.
RAIN OR SHINE.
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!
SEPTEMBER
2009
Friday
September 4, 2009, 4-8PM: "Fresh from the Vine with
an Italian Twist" Farmers' market. Open rain
or shine on Front St., right off Route 54 in downtown
Hammonton. Free parking. Fresh local produce, organics,
chocolates, honey, bread, cookies, grape vine wreath furniture
made by Tom southard, organic blueberries (of course)
and much more.Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton, Inc.
For more information, call 609-567-9014.
Saturday,
September 5, 2009: Star Gazing at the Beach,
Sunset to 10:30PM. Fee: FREE. Bass River State Forest,
Lake Absegami Beach (609) 296-1114 Sponsors: Bass River
State Forest & Willingboro Astronomical Society Note:
ADA accessible (beach wheelchair available).
Saturday,
September 5, 2009: "Discover Double Trouble"
Hike & Tour 9 a.m. to noon Fee: FREE but pre-registration
required; call Double Trouble State Park (732) 341-4098.
Sunday,
September 6, 2009: Smokey Bears 65th Birthday Party!
10AM to 7PM. Fee: FREE. Belleplain State Forest Nature/Interpretive
Center & Lake Nummy Pavilion. (609) 861-2404 Sponsored
by Belleplain State Forest & Thomas Champion. Coloring
contest, pictures with Smokey, prizes and refreshments;
ADA accessible.
Saturday,
September 12, 2009: Night Hike & S’mores, 7:30 to
9PM. Fee: FREE but pre-registration required. Bass River
State Forest, Lake Absegami Beach Complex (609) 296-1114
For adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight,
insect repellent and stick for roasting marshmallows;
limit 25 people.
Saturday,
September 12, 2009: Double Trouble Historic District Walking
Tour. 10:00 am to noon. The Double Trouble Historic
District at Double Trouble State Park illustrates two
pinelands industries: lumbering and cranberry harvesting.
This village with the unique name was first settled during
the Colonial era. As swamps were cleared of the timber
used for cedar shingles, laths and ship building, they
were planted with cranberry vines. Highlights of the field
trip include tours of the restored sawmill and cranberry
sorting and packing house as static exhibits, and a visit
to the active cranberry bogs. There will be some walking
on sand roads. Historic Resource Specialist Andrew Anderson
will share stories of this village’s past while guiding
the group through the historic district. Advance registration
required. $10 per person; Call Pinelands Preservation
Alliance at 609-859-8860 x12 or email janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org.
RAIN OR SHINE.
Sept
19-20, 2009: Valenzano Winery's Winefest. Come enjoy
a day of wine tasting, delicious food, and great music!
Huge vendor tent with fascinating items for sale. Bring
a blanket and relax on the grass!
Saturday,
Sept. 19, 2009: Fall Beauty in the Wetlands Hike, 10AM.
Fee: FREE. Wharton State Forest, Batsto Visitor Center
(609) 567-4559. 2 to 4 mile hike.
Saturday,
September 19, 2009: Hammonton's 2nd Annual Green Day Festival,
Noon - 4PM. Over 40 vendors and non-profits with helpful
information on greening our lifestyle. Speakers, entertainment,
kids activities and more. Environmental, nature photography,
health care, home care, pet care, solar, recycling and
even the US Green Building Council will be in attendance.
Run by Mainstreet Hammonton and the Hammonton Education
Foudation, who will be holding clothing drops, e-waste
drops, eyeglass drops, computer drops, a shredder event
and a town wide yard sale on this day. Festival takes
place on Vine St, adjacent to the historic Eagle Theater.
(Rain date 9/26) For more information, contact Susan Gietka
at sgietka@comcast.net
or call 609-703-5835.
September
26 & 27, 2009: 27th Annual Ocean County Decoy and
Gunning Show,
Tuckerton, NJ. Everything for hunters, fishermen, and
decoy and art collectors! This is a great day for the
family, with retrieving contests, duck calling, decoy
contests, duck boats, and more! Located at Tip Seaman
Park, free shuttle transportation available to clearly
marked parking areas
OCTOBER
2009 - Pinelands Month
October
3-4, 2009 - LBI's Chowderfest Weekend. Chowderfest
Weekend is a “Rain or Shine” event held under the “Big
Top” tents at the Taylor Avenue Ballfield, 9th Street
& Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven (across from Bay Village
& Schooner's Wharf). DETAILS
October 4, 2009 - Pinelands Discovery Festival,
Whitesbog Village, 120-13 Whitesbog Road, Browns Mills.
11AM - 4PM. $7 per carload. Celebrate the Pines at this
festive day with music food, kids activities, tours and
more!
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009: Film Premiere-The
Blue Comet Train 6:30 pm to 9:00PM. Location:
Batsto Visitor Center, Wharton State Forest, Batsto. Once
again, New Jersey documentary filmmaker Robert A. Emmons
Jr. explores one of New Jersey’s obscure treasures. As
with his journey to bring Emilio Carranza to a wider audience,
Emmons now looks to New Jersey during the Depression and
the lost glory of the Central Railroad of New Jersey’s
Blue Comet passenger train. Mr. Emmons’ film explores
the train’s past, present, and future as well as transportation
and vacation history in New Jersey. See the Blue Comet
as a powerful locomotive and one of the most treasured
toy trains ever conceived by Lionel! Advance
registration required. $10 per person; Call Pinelands
Preservation Alliance at 609-859-8860 x12 or email janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org.
RAIN OR SHINE.
October
10, 2009 - Pine
Barrens Jamboree. 10AM - 4PM, Wells Mills County
Park in Waretown. Enjoy music bu Pinelands Cultural Society
under the big tent, local crafters, displays, regional
food, mini-tours and classes. FREE parking and
admission! Call 609-971-3085 for more information.
October 17-18, 2009 - Chatsworth
Cranberrry Festival. Routes 563 and 532, Chatsworth,
NJ.For questions regarding the Cranberry Festival, please
contact lgiamalis@aol.com.
October 18, 2009 - Batsto Country Living Fair. 10
am to 4:00 pm. There will be something COUNTRY for everyone.
Crafts, exhibits, music, old-time engines & cars, food,
antiques, pony rides, farm equipment, chain-saw art, quilting,
and more. For more information, call 609-561-0024.
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!
NOVEMBER
2009
Saturday,
November 7, 2009: Brotherton: The Story of New Jersey’s
First and Only Indian Reservation, 10:00AM to 11:30AM.
Location: Pinelands Preservation Alliance office, Southampton.
Author George Flemming’s fascinating illustrated talk
about Shamong and Tabernacle Townships weaves together
maps, old photographs, archeological research, authentic
artifacts and memories long gone. He will share his passion
for Brotherton, New Jersey’s only Indian reservation.
George D. Flemming, a lifelong resident of South Jersey,
is the author of "Brotherton: New Jersey’s First
and Only Indian Reservation and the Communities of Shamong
and Tabernacle That Followed". Advance registration
required. $10 per person; Call Pinelands Preservation
Alliance at 609-859-8860 x12 or email janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org.
RAIN OR SHINE.
Thursday,
November 12, 2009: Early Architecture in the Southernmost
Pinelands, 6:30 pm to 9:00PM. Architectural historian
Joan Berkey has spent two decades researching historic
buildings in southern New Jersey for her book "Early
Architecture of Cape May County, NJ: the Heavy Timber
Frame Tradition," published in 2008. Her illustrated
talk will focus on the 17th and 18th century buildings—mostly
houses—still standing in Cape May and Atlantic Counties.
Built the same way the Pilgrims erected their houses in
New England, these structures are survivors of a type
of construction that was once common throughout New Jersey
but today, few examples remain. Ms. Berkey will discuss
the buildings she studied that are located in the southernmost
section of the Pinelands. A book signing will follow her
presentation. Advance registration required. $10 per person;
Call Pinelands Preservation Alliance at 609-859-8860 x12
or email janewiltshire@pinelandsalliance.org.
RAIN OR SHINE.
DECEMBER
2009
December
27, 2009: "The Affair at Cedar Bridge".
Hear the story and watch the reenactment take place across
from the Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat, NJ.
JANUARY
2010
FEBRUARY
2010
MARCH
2010
March 5,
6 and 7, 2010: "Wings Over Long Beach Island" weekend.
Details when available.
Sunday,
March 14, 2010: Lines on the Pines presents About
Blueberries
and Cranberries
of the Pines! The
event will again be held at the Vienna Inn in Egg Harbor
Twp. Keynote speakers will be Ted Gordon and Nancy O'Mallon.
APRIL
2010
MAY
2010
JUNE
2010
Saturday,
June 26, 2010: Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
Sunday,
June 27, 2010: Hammonton Red, White and Blueberry Festival
*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!
The
New Jersey Pine Barrens, also referred to as the Pinelands, is a
mysterious and fascinating region, from Brendan T. Byrne (formerly
Lebanon) State Forest to the Forked River Mountains, 
