We will start at Willow Grove Lake and go to Sherman Ave. (long trip). Meet at the Malaga five points Wawa Delsea Drive and Rt 40. Call or E-mail to confirm. Leader: Vicki S. 856-256-9568 or ravingwriter@netzero.com

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact leader to reserve space.

Where Is The Dividing Line Between North and South Jersey?

New Jersey: The Movie * Award-Winning Film Presentation and Discussion with Director

TOMS RIVER- The map says New Jersey is one state. But the people who live in it know better: There is North Jersey and there is South Jersey. Where is this long debated, "dividing line?" Can the state's residents even agree on anything?

On Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30 pm, the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will be showing New Jersey: The Movie. This award-winning documentary takes a humorous, in-depth and heartfelt look at the split personality of our unique state.

Follow director, Steven J Chernoski, as he visits New Jersey's wonderful towns, interviews colorful residents (including many mayors) and gets in the middle of town festivals and high traffic areas polling people on the often asked question: Where is the cultural dividing line between North and South Jersey?

Admission is free. Steve Chernoski will also be here to discuss the film and to lead what promises to be a riveting debate about the north/south dividing line. Please register by calling 732-349 6200 or at www.theoceancountylibrary.org. The library is located at 101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ. For more information about the film, visit http://www.newjerseythemovie.com/NEW_JERSEY_The_Movie/Home.html

Speaker: William Guthrie

Description: The Lenape in New Jersey before the "European Invasion" knew about and used what they found in the environment for material goods,food,shelter and clothing. This presentation will involve examining artifacts and learning how they were crafted, listening to authetnic stories, and otherwise being involved in a consideration of what it was to live here long ago in what is now New Jersey. Bill Guthrie is a professor of education at Rider University.

Advance reservations required for all programs.

$10 per person payable at the door in cash or check.

Part of the 2010 Pinelands Heritage Series, sponsored by PPA and Preservation New Jersey.

Whitesbog Village Tour 1 PM $5/person. Stroll the Historic Village, learn about Whitesbog's role in history and visit Suningive, Elizabeth White's historic home, the worker's cottages and other buildings that speak to Whitesbog's heritage.

Sponsored by the Whitesbog Historic Trust.

Quarterly Lecture Series. 1 PM. $5 members, $7 non-members, by reservation. "The Last of the Pine Barren's Charcoal Makers," Presenter: Ted Gordon.

Sponsored by the Whitesbog Preservation Trust.

Shaded and no shuttle! Take a break from the heat! We'll paddle up to Medford Park, eat lunch, and return with current. It offers superb scenery with lush vegetation and tranquil waters. Meet at Kirby's Mill on Church Road. Easy float trip, but no rentals. Check out the trails website http://medfordcanoetrail.wordpress.com/

Call Leader Harry Barok between 6 and 10 PM. 856-985-6172 or E-Mail, Harrykaraoke7@aol.com

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact leader to reserve space.

PAKIM POND. 6 miles, moderate pace. Hike the Batona Trail to Pakim Pond return by the Cranberry Trail. Meet at Brendan Byrne Ranger Station. Leaders: Rose Barranger, 856-589-6807, rhosa129@yahoo.com & Janet Horton, 856-461-5771, Cell # 609-706-5691, janeth1@comcast.net.

6-7 miles, moderate pace. Early morning hike around some scenic bogs. Bring water, snack, and repellant. Meet at Atsion Ranger station. Leader: Christine Denneler, .856-461-5379

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact leader to register.

9am.Enjoy a summer paddle in the cool amber waters of Cedar Creek from Dover Forge into Barnegat Bay. Option to takeout at Dudley Park (10 miles). Learn what you can do to protect our NJ coast. Contact leaders to confirm trip participation and meeting location. George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com

Sponsored by the West Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club.

9:00 am to noon Exertion: Moderate

Here's a chance to spend some time with the family or just work
on those paddling skills as we canoe around Batsto Lake with
Ocean County Parks & Recreation. After the paddle spend some time
in the exploring the Nature Center. (Families must have an adult
per canoe). Space is limited!

Sponsored by the Jacques Cousteau Coastal Center

The Pinelands Commission usually meets on the second Friday of each month. These meetings are open to the public and are most frequently conducted at the Richard J. Sullivan Center for Environmental Policy and Education, 15C Springfield Road, New Lisbon, New Jersey. The Commission does sometimes meet at other locations in the Pinelands during the year, so please confirm the meeting place by calling the Commission's offices.

Committees of the Commission meet between the regularly scheduled monthly meetings. The committees include Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) Policy and Implementation, Permanent Land Protection, Personnel and Budget, Public and Governmental Programs, and Science.

A 10-mile trip on a favorite Pinelands waterway and look for turtles sunning themselves along the way. We'll paddle from the trailhead behind Burlington County Community College to Smithville. Meet at the Canoe Trail launch ramp on W. Rancocas Rd., off Rt. 530 in Pemberton. Leader is an "early riser", so contact him between 4am and 7pm if you have any questions. Participants MUST be ready to shuttle at 9am so arrive early to unload your boat and gear. Rentals are not available. Leader: Dave Lynch Cell 609-784-4066 or e-mail dlynch50@verizon.net

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact leader to reserve space.

9am. Summer is a beautiful time of year on the Mullica. This is an all day trip for experienced Pines paddlers; expect downfalls and portages. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com

Sponsored by the West Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club.

8-9 miles, WELCOME NEW HIKERS! This is a great hike at a moderate pace with a rich variety of habitats: Atlantic White Cedar andmixed hardwood swamps, oak-hickory forest, old fields, andfreshwater lakes, with a possible view of Bald Eagles. Meet atBelleplain Main Office. Just south of Route 550, near Woodbine NC/NP. Bring lunch and water.Bad weather cancels, call day of hike or check website (www.ocsj.org) to confirm. Leader: Scott Eves, 609-805-1463,Please e-mail me for directions at: cscotteves@gmail.com.

***Re-scheduled from May 24***

Speaker: Jaclyn Rhoads, Pinelands Preservation Alliance
Description: Come learn about the recreation opportunities in the Pinelands and how recreation in the Pinelands must respect land set aside for preservation.

These programs are FREE. Registration is required. Please RSVP to Becky at (609) 859-8860 x21 or becky@pinelandsalliance.org

Follow the route of the Annual Toms River Canoe Race without the competition. Ten miles of changing scenery and river conditions from park and forest to open bay and river. Contact leaders to confirm participation. We will meet at Friendly's on Rt. 37, just past mile post 4, on the East bound side. Come early and join us for breakfast. Bring six quarters for the parking meter at the take out. Joe Logan, 609-634-1542, or mayandpops@aol.com

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact group leader to reserve a space.

10am.The Oswegois a favorite destination for paddlers as it winds through diverse and varied Pinelands forests and savannas. Meet at Lake Oswego. Boats can be rented from Mick's Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental 800-281-1380 or www.mickscanoerental.com/ Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F. 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com

Sponsored by the West Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club.

5 miles, moderate pace. Walk along the old bogs on the Bull's Branch of the Tulpehocken Creek. See the blueberry monument and the Friendship Bogs reservoir. Meet at Friendship. Leader: David Bicking, 609-332-2109, dbickin@yahoo.com

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Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact leader to reserve space.

Weymouth Park to Lake Lenape. We stop to enjoy the water, stop for lunch and stop along the way again. Bring water to drink, sun screen/ hat as the lake offers no shelter. Meet at Weymouth Park. Call or E-mail to confirm. Leader: Vicki S. 856-256-9568 or ravingwriter@netzero.com

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact leader to reserve space.

Enjoy a 10-mile summer paddle on the "egg" from Penny Pot to Weymouth Furnace; option for additional 7 miles to Lake Lenape. Rentals are available from Palace Restaurant and Outfitters 609-625-8552 or www.palaceoutfitters.com Meet at Palace Restaurant, 6924 Black Horse Pike. Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com

Sponsored by the West Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club.

The presentation will detail the benefits of using native Pinelands plants in the home landscape. Admission is free.

If you would like to attend, please call (609) 894-7300 or send a message to info@njpines.state.nj.us.

Moonlight Walk at 7 PM. Sturgeon Moon. reservations requested. $5/person. Listen to the night sounds of the Pines, learn about Whitesbog and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. All walks are 3‑5 miles in length, weather permitting and led by experienced leaders.

Sponsored by the Whitesbog Historic Trust.

Follow the route of the Annual Toms River Canoe Race without the competition. Ten miles of changing scenery and river conditions from park and forest to open bay and river. Contact leaders to confirm participation. We will meet at Friendly's on Rt. 37, just past mile post 4, on the East bound side. Come early and join us for breakfast. Bring six quarters for the parking meter at the take out. Joe Logan, 609-634-1542, or mayandpops@aol.com

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact group leader to reserve a space.

We will start at Willow Grove Lake and go to Sherman Ave. (long trip). Meet at the Malaga five points Wawa Delsea Drive and Rt 40. Call or E-mail to confirm. Leader: Vicki S. 856-256-9568 or ravingwriter@netzero.com

Sponsored by the Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Non-members must contact leader to reserve space.