april 2
2:00P
The Pine Barrens Lecture: "The Pine Barrens." Rebecca Free of the Nature Conservancy will present a 45-minute talk: "Protecting New Jersey's Pine Barrens." Ocean County Library, Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, Manchester. For more information, or to register, call 732-657-7600.
wed apr 7
7:00P
The Pine Barrens Slide & Lecture Program: "The Pine Barrens." Michael Fowler, noted speaker, author, photographer and lifeguard, presents colorful and entertaining stories and beautiful photos with his presentation: "The Pinelands Traveler - Ghost Towns, Bogs and Legends." His book and numerous journal publications on the New Jersey Pinelands have been widely acclaimed. Clarence Dillon Public Library, Lamington Road & Route 206, Bedminster. For more information, call 908-234-2325. Visit our web site at
http://www.clarencedillonpl.org
* an excellent lecturer!!
apr 13
7:30P - 9:30P
The Pine Barrens Lecture: "The Pine Barrens - 25 Years Later."
Mike Hunninghake of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance will discuss the state of the Pine Barrens 25 years after McPhee's classic book was written. What's changed - what's the same. A film will be included. This SPECIAL PROGRAM is a JOINT PRESENTATION of the Fanwood Memorial Library and the Scotch Plains Public Library. At the Scotch Plains Library, 1927 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains. For more information, or to register, call 908-322-5007 or 908-322-6400 .
apr 14
7:00P
The Pine Barrens Film & Book Discussion: "The Pine Barrens: up close and natural." After a screening of the short documentary, there will be a discussion of McPhee's book, as well as topics including water, land use, fire, flora, fauna, and the Jersey Devil. Presented by Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Ocean County Library, Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. For more information, call PPA at 609-894-8000 or the library, at 732-928-4400.
apr 21
7:00P
The Pine Barrens Film & Book Discussion: "The Pine Barrens: up close and natural." After a screening of the short documentary, there will be a discussion of McPhee's book, as well as topics including water, land use, fire, flora, fauna, and the Jersey Devil. Presented by Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Ocean County Library, Point Pleasant Branch, 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant. For more information, call PPA at 609-894-8000 or the library, at 732-295-1555.
apr 22
9:00A - 3:00P
The Pine Barrens Van Tour: “Lost Towns of the Pine Barrens.†Visit the lost towns noted in McPhee's book with an Ocean County Parks Naturalist. Co-sponsored by the New Egypt Historical Society. Space is limited. Please register early. Ocean County Library, Plumsted Branch, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. For more information, or to register, call 609-758-7888.
apr 22
:00P - 8:30P
The Pine Barrens Film & Book Discussion: "The Pine Barrens: up close and natural." Presented by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. A discussion of John McPhee's book will follow. Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River. For more information, or to register, call 732-349-6200.
apr 23
1:30P
The Pine Barrens Book Discussion: "The Pine Barrens." John Franklin will lead a discussion of this informative and insightful book that explores the botanical, cultural, hydrological and historical peculiarities of a region of New Jersey essentially unchanged since the 17th century. Ocean County Library, Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. For more information, or to register, call 732-477-4513.
apr 25
2:00P
The Pine Barrens Concert: "The Pine Barrens." Jim Murphy & The Pine Barons bring their traditional county music, served up bluegrass style. Piscataway Public Library, J. F. Kennedy Branch, 500 Hoes Lane, Piscataway. For more information, call 732-463-1633, extension 2. Visit us on the web at
http://www.lmxac.org/piscataway
apr 27
7:00P
The Pine Barrens Film & Book Discussion: "The Pine Barrens: up close and natural." After a screening of the short documentary, there will be a discussion of McPhee's book, as well as topics including water, land use, fire, flora, fauna, and the Jersey Devil. Presented by Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Burlington County Library, Pinelands / Medford Branch, 39 Allen Avenue, Medford. For more information, call PPA at 609-894-8000 or the library, at 609-654-6113.
may 4
7:00P
The Pine Barrens Film & Book Discussion: "The Pine Barrens: up close and natural." After a screening of the short documentary, there will be a discussion of McPhee's book, as well as topics including water, land use, fire, flora, fauna, and the Jersey Devil. Presented by Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Burlington County Library, Pemberton Branch, 16 Broadway, Browns Mills. For more information, call PPA at 609-894-8000, or the library, at 609-893-8262.
may 8
8
Sat 2:00P
The Pine Barrens Film & Book Discussion: “The Pine Barrens: up close and natural." Presented by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. A discussion of John McPhee’s book will follow. Ocean County Library, Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. For more information, or to register, call 732-477-4513.
july 13
13
Tue 7:00P
The Pine Barrens Book Discussion (& Blueberries!): Join us for a discussion of McPhee's book and its subject, “an incredibly quiet land in the midst of the noisy clutter of mechanical civilization.†We'll also celebrate the newly designated state fruit, the bodacious blueberry! Bring samples of your favorite blueberry dish. Impartial judges will award prizes for the “best of the berries!†Don’t have a recipe? We’ve got buckets! Ocean County Library, Point Pleasant Beach Branch, 710 McLean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. For more information (and/or recipes!) or to register, call 732-892-4575.
7:00P
The Pine Barrens Lecture: “A History of Railroads in the Pine Barrens.†Presented by German Georgieff, Principal Park Naturalist, Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. Ocean County Library, Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Waretown. For more information, or to register, call 609-693-5133.
(we're going to try to make this one too)
oct 18
18
Mon 7:00P
The Pine Barrens Film & Discussion: "The Pine Barrens: up close and natural." Presented by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, this 25-minute-long documentary film will be followed by a discussion. Learn how the Pine Barrens have changed since McPhee wrote about them 37 years ago! Ocean County Library, Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, Waretown. For more information, or to register, call 609-693-5133.
There were quite a few other dates throughout the rest of the state as well, but I mostly listed the ones that were in this area.
There are a couple in there that I'd like to try to make.
Renee
