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PPA Programs

Pinelands Preservation Alliance offers a variety of programs and events for the general public throughout the year. The programs below are a mix of field trips, history programs, ecology lectures and documentary films about the Pine Barrens specifically, as well as general environmental themes.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS; PAYMENT IS DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Registration is confirmed by receipt of payment (credit card/check)

PPA members receive a 10% discount on all programs.

Online registration is available for programs with a fee (email or call for all FREE programs). To register, please call (609) 859-8860 x14 or email tomdunn@pinelandsalliance.org

Space for all programs is limited. Registration for these programs will begin February 16.

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PPA Programs Schedule, 2012

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PINELANDS ADVENTURES

Red Trail Hike, Saturday, June 2, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fire in the Pines Hike, Saturday, June 30, 9:00 am - Noon

Canoeing the Batsto River, Saturday, July 21, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Botanical Expedition at the Franklin Parker Preserve, Saturday, September 8, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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PINELANDS HERITAGE SERIES

Before the Lenape: A Pre-History of the Pines, Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 pm

Blueberries: From Pruning and Picking To Packing and Shipping, Thursday, April 19, 7:00 pm

Railroading in the Pines, Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm

A Visit to Chatsworth, Saturday, July 7, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Our Forest Heritage: Pine-Belt Employments, Wednesday, October 10, 7:00 pm

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PINELANDS LECTURE SERIES

The Rare and Endangered Flora of Barnegat Bay: from Pine Barrens to Jersey Shore, Tuesday, February 28, 7:00 pm

Protecting Barnegat Bay, Wednesday, March 21, 7:00 pm

Exploring the Ecology of the Pines, Tuesday, May 29, 7:00 pm

Book Discussion - The Pine Barrens by John McPhee, Thursday, September 13, 7:00 pm

Pinelands: A Visual Journey, Thursday, October 25, 7:00 pm

Low Impact Development Guide, Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 pm

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PINELANDS WORKSHOP

Earth Day Rain Barrel Workshop, Saturday, April 21, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Stream Exploration Workshops, Saturday, June 16, 9:30 am - Noon and Thursday, July 19, 9:30 am - Noon

Learn About Native Pinelands Plants and PPA's Demonstration Gardens, Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 pm

Water Supply: Your Right to Know!, Thursday, October 18, 7:00 pm

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MOVIES UNDER THE STARS AT PPA

Movie Nights, Friday nights: April 27, July 13, August 10, October 12 (Film titles to be announced)

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KIDS PROGRAMS

Kids Nature Programs, Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, August 1; 10:00 am - Noon

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