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I normally do not publicize the Ocean County Park programs here, mostly due to the number we run, not to mention this one not being Pine Barrens related (sorry Ben!) but we have a nice hike this Sunday (Nov. 7) that is still not filled up and the thread in the Photographers Forum on the Water...

Beautiful pics! I grew up in a less pretty part of northern Jersey but spent countless hours exploring that area and can’t visit it enough. On a related note, Ocean County Parks is leading a guided hike in that region this Sunday (11/7) and there are still several spaces open in the van. We are...

I’m a big proponent of nature taking its course myself. Unique habitats like this form, mature and change all through the pines, and what disappears in one place may appear someplace else. Many of these are never seen by all but a few people. The PBX excursions detailed on this forum give us a...

Removing the blockage is futile unless repeated every few days. I’ve done it. A friend has done it. I’m sure others have. The beavers have to go, period. I spoke to a trapper who has a beaver permit for that area and he said he was going to check into it. I will try to follow up on that. Aside...

I was at the dedication ceremony and was not under the impression that the mountain itself was included in the new preserve. I've learned from experience that newspaper articles are not the best sources of specifics on a topic. Reporters have good intentions but are hastily jotting down notes on...

I enjoyed them very much too. Even as a child, before I was interested in history, the local newspaper published a weekly "then and now" series that captivated my attention.

I wish I could attend, but I'll be working. I wouldn't worry about the hunters if I did go. I don't look like a duck. :)

I would never think of eating my lab. My wife’s pug, on the other hand…………………. :rolleyes:. I’m not totally sure those things weren’t even bred for eating.

Catalpa isn't native to the the northeast but isn't an invasive species either. I find something neat about them. They were much more popular years ago and you can find them at many abandoned sites in the pines. Martha and Harrisville come to mind. I even remember them planted as street trees as...

No argument there! People are certainly the biggest threat to both the environment and to ourselves. :)

I made almost the same statement about just staying home if you are so frightened on a duck hunting forum I participate on, regarding killing snakes. The thread started with a debate on killing venomous snakes, and ended up with numerous posts by idiots who proudly boasted that they killed ANY...

I was simply stating one of the reasons the staff at Wells Mills do not give out directions as a matter of policy. No one is blaming you for asking. And finding sites with a topo map really isn’t a special skill. Topo maps merely show all the sand or dirt roads that road maps do not. You follow...

I always hate this idea being tried. Protecting a rare species usually requires protecting their habitat, not their numbers. You can’t stockpile them on increasingly smaller amounts of habitat.

Most of the staff at Wells Mills do know how to get to the mountain but there are a couple who do not (including the ones covering the desk this weekend). Of those who do know, they have been instructed not to give directions for the reasons already discussed. Unfortunately, liability has become...

This Saturday, Oct. 9th, at Wells Mills County Park on Rt 532 in Waretown. Come and listen to the music, courtesy of the Pinelands Cultural Society, have some good food (Lucille's will be there, among others!) and visit the vendors and exhibitors. There will also be a demonstrating sawmill...

I planned on attending last night but got a phone call from my boss as soon as I got home regarding a lost hiker at our park. I thought it was odd that he was involved since he hasn't worked at that park in years. I rushed back and walked into a surprise party for my 50th birthday. I guess I’ll...

I also do not like this law. I enjoy hunting because it allows me to feel closer to the Earth as I obtain my food in a more natural manner. It is the same reason I fish, clam, crab and grow my own vegetables. I enjoy all of these pursuits (other than gardening, obviously) more when I am as far...

I don't have a choice. :cry:

Actually, thanks to friends and relatives who know I like trains, I’ve accumulated a bunch of them. I also have a very annoying sounding Lionel train clock that was given to me that just might make it onto E-Bay or Craigs list someday. Sometimes it pays to keep your interests to yourself. :)

I stopped by the station a few weekends ago for the first time in years. There were more artifacts and exhibits inside than one visit could do justice to! I definitely want to visit again. They also have a very good selection of historical books for sale. I added a few to my collection and...