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Delicious foods, exciting games, fabulous rides, live entertainment, prizes, cultural information just great fun for family and friends. Admission and parking are free!

Extensive collection of native Pinelands plants for sale, and various presentations, live animal demonstrations, and a guided nature walk. The event is co-sponsored by the NJ Pinelands Commission, Pinelands Preservation Alliance and Cedar Run. It is part of the backyard habitat program that encourages Pinelands residents to help preserve and protect this unique environment. Admission is free.

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)

Canoe/kayak launchings start at 9am.

Last launch is 2:30. Choices are to canoe from Smithville to Mt. Holly and shuttled back to Smithville...or shuttled to Birmingam and canoe to Smithville...or canoe on Smithville Lake.

After the float, enjoy NFL Football game broadcast, music, Children's theater performance and more. Activities end at 4pm.

(Rain date Oct. 25)

Celebrate the Cranberry Harvest with lectures & demonstrations on cranberry cultivation, children's activities, pumpkin painting, a sunset hayride, a bonfire and storytelling. $15/family, reservations requested.

We are planning for another great festival including live
music, crafters, children's rides and activities, great food, and new this year will be a
Bluebird Trail.

Take the opportunity to come learn about a remarkable natural and
cultural resource: Eastern Bluebirds! The NE Bluebird Trail to be held on Main Street
and Evergreen roads consists of 9 different stations across town, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00
p.m. Our community is providing an opportunity for children and adults to conduct
numerous hands-on learning activities-all connected to birds. Fun for all ages!
Some activities featured are Bluebird Bingo, Fill the Bill, Aves Parent Trap, and Birding
Olympics.

Family Fun Activities

Hunt for clues around the historic village, participate in old time house chores, and do some farm work in the cranberry bog. Through these activities you will experience what life was like a century ago, and become acquainted with our connection to the land through farming.

Get connected with Nature! From 8:30-11:00 volunteers can participate in a clean up along the Refuge's Wildlife Drive; then stay for the Spring Awakening Festival from 11:30-4:00. Activities will include information booths, games and displays about the environment.

For more information contact the Refuge office at 609-652-1665.

Whitesbog's Winter Celebration 1 PM$5 members, $7 non-members, byreservation. For Children - Nature walk and candy-cane find with Santa's helper, holiday arts & crafts and a special photograph with Santa.

1 PM $5 members, $7 non-members, by reservation. For Children - Nature walk and candy-cane find with Santa's helper, holiday arts & crafts and a special photograph with Santa.

Meet Conservation Groups, Guided Canoe Tours of Batsto Lake, Environmental Talks, Hikes & Nature Crafts.

Batsto Village, Approx. 9 miles east of Hammonton on route 542.

Waterfront Location! Wanamaker Complex in Island Heights

The theme for this year's Barnegat Bay Festival: THANK YOU BARNEGAT BAY!

Whether you swim, fish, kayak, clam, sail or ice boat on the Barnegat Bay, there is never a better time to celebrate this unique and wonderful natural resource of New Jersey than at the Barnegat Bay Festival.

Enjoy an entire day of Free Family Fun -- scavenger hunts, fish printing, face painting, seedling planting and more! Join us for music, pontoon boat tours, kids' activities, and hands-on demonstrations. Artisans and crafters will be selling custom fishing rods, jewelry, marine art, photography and much more.

See link for full brochure

Celebrate all things blueberry at this old-fashioned festival. Great family fun – blueberry picking, historical presentations and tours, arts and country crafts, music, food and lots more. $8/carload

Visit the PPA booth to browse our merchandise and receive updates on current issues.

Sponsored by the Whitesbog Preservation Trust.

Bring the whole family to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, where you can learn about conservation and the environment. Kids can participate in hands-on activities that include all of the LBIF's vast resources. Meanwhile, adults can discuss energy-saving tips, organic gardening techniques, and more with local business owners and non-profit organizations.

The Award Winning Wings 'n Water Festival is one of the premier Wildlife Arts Festivals in the United States, featuring family fun and adventure. Visit us and see why Wings 'n Water was named one of the Top 100 Events in North America and Best Event in New Jersey at the Governor's Conference on Tourism.

Make your plans to attend our 28th Annual Event! Mark your calendar for the weekend of September 17th, 18th & 19th, 2010.

Opening Night Reception and Benefit Auction
Friday, September 17, 2010, 6:00 to 10:00 PM

Festival Art Shows, exhibits and demonstrations
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday, September 19, 2010, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Festival is a family fun "Celebration of the Coast". Amidst folk music, down Jersey food, pumpkins and corn stalks, meet nationally acclaimed artists, carvers, model builders, quilters, crafters and photographers. Talk with them, buy from them and learn from a multitude of demonstrations, guided walks and hands on encounters. Wings 'n Water posters are available in the Tidepool Museum Shop.

For information about exhibiting artwork or selling merchandise at the Festival, please contact Patrice Miner at patrice@wetlandsinstitute.org.

Special Events

• Native Plant Sale: Rare Find Nursery, Earth First Native Plant Nursery, Pinelands Nursery will be on-hand to sell approximately 70 different species of native Pinelands plants.

• Demonstrations about rain barrels, rain gardens and how to create ecological sensitive landscapes

• A live Wildlife Show with a focus on habitat, including a red-tailed hawk, barred owl, screech owl, American kestrel, Pine Snake and others. (A Raptor Show will take place at approx. 1 p.m.)

• Presentations by Carole Brown of EcoSystem Gardening and John Black, Master Naturalist of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

• Exhibitors include: Rutgers University Coop Extension; the Burlington County Master Gardeners, Pinelands Preservation Alliance, Burlington County Dept. of Resource Conservation, and New Jersey Audubon.

• Join us for a live Wildlife Show with a focus on habitat!

• Food by Brother Bear BBQ

Presented by Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Sponsored with support from Evesham Township Environmental Commission
Endorsed by Medford & Waterford Townships Open Space & Environmental Commissions

A full day for native plant and wildlife lovers!

Demonstrations, tours, rides and contests. Free. The Fall Forestry Festival is an event for Families, Groups, and Scouts. The Festival will hold a day of fun activities such as pumpkin painting, hikes through the pinelands forest, birdhouse building, crafts, forest products, sawmill, autumn hayrides, and over 40 nature themed exhibits and demonstrations. There is free parking and admission and no registration, but arrive early so you can ensure a spot. You must also bring your lunch and remember, what you bring, you must take with you as well.

Sponsored by the Forest Resource Education Center.

Enjoy unlimited chowder tasting! Live music, children's entertainment, and a food court are all part of the event.

General Admission Tickets - $20.00

Children's Tickets (Ages 4-12 ) - $10.00

VIP Tickets - $50.00

Rain or shine.

Sponsored by Long Beach Island.

Environmental organizations fair with natural history programs throughout the day.

Programs will include van and boat tours, nature walks, kayak trips, children's games, and more. Cattus Island, Toms River. Free.

A day of fun and learning about the NJ Pinelands!

• Bluegrass Bands

• Children's
• Activities Artists
• Tours
• Walks
• Presentations
• Food & Drink

Presentations will include speakers on a variety of Pinelands topics, including plants, animals, history, and culture.

Historic Whitesbog is the site of the first cultivated blueberry. The surrounding bogs and forest provide an opportunity to view a pinelands ecosystem. Tours will include cranberry bog tours, historic tours of Whitesbog Village (including Sunningive, the home of Elizabeth White, who first cultivated the blueberry), and ecology walks led by naturalists. Tours will continue throughout the day.

A wide variety of exhibitors, artists, nature photographers, and interactive displays will be showcased, all featuring the different facets and crafts of the Pinelands. Many of the region's environmental organizations will be on hand. Information and pamphlets will be available for festival-goers to collect as a resource.

Parking: $7 per car.

Pinelands Vendor Spaces available. Call or email PINES at Burlington County College to inquire.

Hosted by Bulrington County College's Pinelands Institiute for Natural & Environmental Sciences

A day of fun and learning about the NJ Pinelands!

The day will include the release of a rehabilitated animal, walking and tractor driven tours, presenters on a wide range of Pinelands subjects, sounds provided by icons in the Pine Barrens music community, children's activities, great food, and exhibits that offer a wealth of information.

Presentations will include speakers on a variety of Pinelands topics, including plants, animals, history, and culture.

Historic Whitesbog is the site of the first cultivated blueberry. The surrounding bogs and forest provide an opportunity to view a pinelands ecosystem. Tours will include cranberry bog tours, historic tours of Whitesbog Village (including Sunningive, the home of Elizabeth White, who first cultivated the blueberry), and ecology walks led by naturalists. Tours will continue throughout the day.

A wide variety of exhibitors, artists, nature photographers, and interactive displays will be showcased, all featuring the different facets and crafts of the Pinelands. Many of the region's environmental organizations will be on hand. Information and pamphlets will be available for festival-goers to collect as a resource.

Pinelands Vendor Spaces available. Call or email PINES at Burlington County College to inquire.

A weekend of great Italian Food, Music, Wine, and Bocce. Cost: $10 Adults, Kids Free

Our exciting annual fall event for families features pumpkin painting, a Halloween costume parade, hands-on kids' arts & crafts, artists' demonstrations, a group sculpture project, face painting, a marine-life touch tank, a pond discovery walk by a naturalist from the Forsythe Wildlife Refuge and more! Food & beverages will be available for purchase. Regular admission - $4 adults, $3 seniors & students, 6 & under free, members free. Food & beverages will be available for purchase.

Discover why the country's first national reserve is so unique and special! Invoke your Piney Power and be proud of the Pinelands! All ages. Included with general admission. Jenkinson's Aquarium is open daily. Check our website for times. Admission prices are $10 for adults; $6 for children ages 3-12; $6 for seniors 62 and up; and children 2 and under are free. Ticket Pricing: $10 for adults; $6 for children ages 3-12; $6 for seniors 62 and up; and children 2 and under are free

Handc rafted merchandise from around the world.. Live Music! Unique Gifts! Free Coffee! Ensure your holiday purchases benefit people in need both locally and abroad

Join the fun at the Lighthouse Center on 12/4/10!

It's time for the Annual AUTUMN ADVENTURE AND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION for the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education. This year there's a lot of extra excitement going on. Here's the draft schedule:

8am-4pm exhibits and presentations; nature walks 7am-5pm. Bald eagles are just some of the spectacular birds of prey to come out and observe as part of a day full of activities, walks, exhibits, speakers, book signings, vendors and tasty Down Jersey food.

Annual gathering of Pine Barrens authors, artists, photographers, historians and archeologists, craftsmen, musicians, historical and environmental groups.

Clich HERE for the flyer with complete details on this event.

PRESENTS
The 6th Annual - Lines on the Pines
The ABC's of the Pine Barrens - "Aboard the Blue Comet"
Sunday - March 13, 2011
Indoor Event - Open to the Public
Frog Rock Golf & Country Club
755 South White Horse Pike / Route 30, Hammonton, NJ 08037

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Artists & Authors - Art, Books and Crafts - FREE EVENT

4:30 PM - 7:30PM Buffet Dinner & Presentation

Reservation & Prepayment Required : $30

"A Distant Memory: The Rusty Trail of the Blue Comet". Speakers: Paul W. Schopp & Dr. Robert A. Emmons, Jr. Entertainment: Valerie Vaughn & Bram Taylor

Mail to: Lines on the Pines (check made out to L. Stanton) - PO Box 93 - Elwood, NJ 08217
Your cancelled check is your receipt. For more Info, call: 609-561-1665 or email: linesonthepines@comcast.net
Please provide phone # and email on check. Sponsors: It's a Sign of the Pines and Plexus Publishing, Inc.

Over 60 vendors and exhibitors. Electronics recycling collection. Water Taste Test (bottled vs. tap). Eco-friendly meal and presentation. Scavenger Hunt. Jenkinsons Aquarium Kid's Crafts. Eco-friendly raffles and giveaways. Guest speakers and presentations.

Decoy Show: Highlights include: Lectures, Decoy, Vendors, Waterfowl Outfitters, Water Dog Demonstrations.

This favorite Decoy Show at Batsto will feature decoy carvers both local and from across the region. They will conduct carving demonstrations and sell their wares. Duckboats of many varieties and the Barnegat Sneak Box will be part of the venue. Wildlife photographers and artists will display their talents and products. Vendors with a variety of tasty treats and beverages along with other outdoors oriented information booths have all the makings for a pleasant, enjoyable springtime family outing.

Free admission and free parking.

Sponsored by the Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc.

Registration: 8-11:30am. $10.00

Dash plaques for fist 100 cars

Unique trophies awarded

Breakfast and lunch available

Walk the scenic trails

Tour the Historic Buildings. Mansion Tours only $2

Check out the Decoy Show also!

Check out the Jim Albertson concert $5 admission)

Food, Children's activities. Tours of the Historic John Woolman Memorial,Music, Master Gardener on hand to answer plant questions. Herbs and a variety of plants for sale.

Location: 99 Branch St., Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 for more info contact 609-668-0994.

Celebrate all things blueberry at this old-fashioned festival. Great family fun – blueberry picking, historical presentations and tours, arts and country crafts, music, food and lots more. $8/carload

Visit the PPA booth to browse our merchandise and receive updates on current issues.

Sponsored by the Whitesbog Preservation Trust.

Bring the whole family to the Long Beach Island Foundation, where you can learn about conservation and the environment. Kids can participate in hands-on activities that include all of the
LBIF's resources, from a rain garden and terrapin hatchery to solar panels and a
wetlands walk. Meanwhile, adults can discuss energy-saving tips, organic garden
techniques, and more with local business owners and non-profit organizations.
FREE

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences
120 Long Beach Blvd.
Loveladies, NJ 08008
Phone: 609.494.1241
Fax: 609.494.0662
www.lbifoundation.org

The Award Winning Wings 'n Water Festival is one of the premier Wildlife Arts Festivals in the United States, featuring family fun and adventure. Visit us and see why Wings 'n Water was named one of the Top 100 Events in North America and Best Event in New Jersey at the Governor's Conference on Tourism.

The Festival is a family fun "Celebration of the Coast". Amidst folk music, down Jersey food, pumpkins and corn stalks, meet nationally acclaimed artists, carvers, model builders, quilters, crafters and photographers. Talk with them, buy from them and learn from a multitude of demonstrations, guided walks and hands on encounters. Wings 'n Water posters are available in the Tidepool Museum Shop.

The Wild Outdoor Expo is hosted by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife, Division of Parks and Forestry, the Green Acres Program and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. The event also has several sponsors, and exhibitors and vendors from the field of outdoor recreation will be on site. Food vendors will also participate; you are welcome to bring and enjoy your own in the picnic tent.

The Expo helps people connect with the natural world by providing a unique blend of conservation information, education and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoor skills and activities. Numerous environmental and conservation exhibits, demonstrations and seminars are planned for the weekend. Visitors can learn about, and try, a wide array of activities including fishing, hiking, shooting sports, kayaking, camping skills, rock climbing, wildlife watching and much more.

You are invited to participate in the Hammonton Green Committee's 4th Annual Green Day Festival, scheduled for Sunday, September 18, 2011, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Once again the festival will be held on the grounds of St. Joseph's High School, in the heart of downtown Hammonton, 328 Vine Street.

This year's theme, "A Celebration of Hammonton's Green Traditions: using lessons from the past to create a sustainable future," will demonstrate how some of our "old-fashioned" ways are actually keys to a sustainable, greener future. Events planned for the day that will highlight this theme include:

Economy in the kitchen - learn how to cut down on waste and make the most of your food resources

Hand-crafted bird houses by local artists will be auctioned off

An "old world" Italian-style wine-making demonstration

Learn the joys and benefits of raising chickens in your back yard

Learn how easy it is to start composting a nd creating "gardener's gold"

The nationally-acclaimed "Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show" highlights the working decoy and the South Jersey waterfowling heritage. Our local talent, past, present and future, will be on display. The show emphasizes working and antique decoys, model boats, sneakbox building,and waterfowling on the Barnegat Bay. Hundreds of exhibitors display their works of art or merchandise throughout Tip Seaman County Park and the Tuckerton Seaport, while friendly competitions and contests take place on picturesque Lake Pohatcong and adjoining shoreline at "Tip" Seaman County Park.

Rain or Shine

Sponsored by Ocean County Parks Dept.

125 juried artists from Maine to Florida join us for this exciting annual event.

Named "2011 Top Ten Fairs and Festivals"

by AmericanStyle Magazine

Indoors in the Event Center, Outdoors and under a large tent.

Saturday: Adults $10, Senior Adults $9 and Students $7. Children five and under are free.

Sunday: Adults $10 and Senior Adults $9. All children 17 and under are admitted FREE.

FESTIVAL SPECIAL! Ticket good for both days with a Tomorrow Pass which is available upon request.

Please note: Only service animals are allowed on the grounds.

DEMONSTRATING ARTISTS: TBA

"The Pumpkin Patch": Glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors will be available for purchase outside the Glass Studio in a special pumpkin patch.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Our creative activities begin at 11 AM both days and run until 4PM.
Creativity Tent with clay, paper, beads, mosaics and much more
Build a Family Scarecrow - Noon to 4pm both days
Blow a Glass Bubble - Glass Studio - 10am to 11am, 3pm to 4pm

STEM Steps Out Open Space Festival 2011 will return to beautiful Strawbridge Lake in historic Moorestown on Sunday, October 2. Sponsored by Save the Environment of Moorestown, the fall festival will showcase local farmers and highlight their contributions to the sustainability issue. The afternoon will also include canoeing/kayaking, guided trial hikes, a children's fishing contest, aquatic explorations, live animals, kids' activities, and environmental exhibitors and displays.

Sponsored by Save the Environment of Moorestown

(Raindate October 9)

17th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree

Albert Hall is located at 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532) Waretown, NJ.
(1/4 mile west of the Route 9 traffic light)

Sponsored by the Albert Music Hall

The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey's cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States, and offers a tribute to the Pine Barrens & Culture.

Presented by:
The Festival Committee of Chatsworth for the benefit of the restoration & preservation of the White Horse Inn.

The main attraction is the diverse showing of many artists & craftsmen, some of which will also be demonstrating their crafts as well as displaying them for sale.

Admission to the festival is FREE.
A donation of $5.00 will be accepted if you use our highly recommended parking area at the school located off of Second Street.

These majestic beacons have played an important role in New Jersey's history, guarding mariners and protecting our coasts for over a century. Lighthouses serve as a reminder of American ingenuity while honoring the values of safety and heroism. Visit the lighthouses and museums on the Challenge for an opportunity to step back in time and learn more about our state and country's history.

SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL CAPE MAY AUTUMN WEEKEND
Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30

Congregate where the birds migrate: Cape May, New Jersey. A three-day birding and nature festival with workshops, programs, field trips, hawk banding demos, boat trips and more. Special evening programs and banquets. Celebrated speakers throughout. Come for a day or spend the weekend. Peak time for many migrating birds and always the chance of Cape May rarities! Registration is open to all and registration forms are mailed to members ahead of time, in summer.
Pre-registration required. Note: Register by calling Cape may Bird Observatory at (609) 884-2736 or (609) 861-0700 for a brochure and details.

Rides, games, live animals, moon-bounces, crafts, music, food and more!

Shop for "green" gifts for the holidays!

Shop for books, clothing, children's items, photography, etc.

Participating organizations will include:

Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
NJ Audubon Society
Whitesbog Preservation Trust
Burlington County Natural Sciences Club

Reclaimed

Profits help support the missions of the various conservation groups participating in this program.

Pinelands photography by Ann-Marie Woods, Albert Horner and Pat Worley will also be available for sale.

Tours of the historic 1753 farmhouse and circa 1930s dairy barn.

Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by Pinelands Preservation Alliance.

Bald eagles are just some of the spectacular birds of prey to come out and observe as part of a day full of activities, walks, exhibits, speakers, book signings, vendors and tasty Down Jersey food.

Birding enthusiasts young and old will not be disappointed as experts and volunteers from New Jersey Audubon/Cape May Bird Observatory and Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River will be on hand with spotting scopes and a wealth of information to help identify wildlife and guide tours at various viewing sites.

Four walks will be held in the Natural Land Trust's Glades Wildlife Refuge:

• 7:00 am Sunrise Walk at Turkey Point
• 10:00 am Tat Starr Trail walk
• 1:30 pm Bald Eagle Trail walk
• 5:00 pm Owl Watch

Admission - $10.00 Adults / $5.00 Children 12 & under.

Free Transportation to and from the event is available for in-county seniors and disabled via the Cumberland Area Transit System. Please call (856) 691-7799 to arrange transport.

We will be honoring Marilyn Schmidt and the ABC's for the dinner is: Author from Buzby's in Chatsworth.

Buffet Dinner at 4:30 to honor Marilyn Schmidt, Author from Buzby's in Chatsworth

Host: Paul Schopp

Entertainment: Jimmy Murphy - Gabe Coia & Rene Brecht

Speakers - The Fayers

• Barnegat Bay Sneakbox Display
• Waterfowl & Shorebird Identification
• Wing Display by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife
• Duck and Goose Calling
• All about Decoy Carving
• Dog Retrieving
• The Art of Camouflage
• Barnegat Bay Traditions
• Live Down Home Music with the Piney Hollow Drifters and lots of activities
• Some very special 100% handmade artists and crafters

Raindate is April 22 This is the 9th Earth Day Celebration hosted by the Borough's Environmental Commission and the Commission is expecting a great turnout. The event showcases vendors of green products/ideas, environmental organizations, and local businesses. There will be games and rides for the kids as well as food and music for all.

Please come join the community at the John Woolman Spring Fair, to be held on Saturday, May 19. There will be music, plants including herbs for sale, workshops on herbs and basketmaking, childrens' activities, and tours of the historic building of John Woolman, a leader of the abolitionist movement who lived in our area. Community organizations will be represented and there will be books as well as other items for sale. Event is shaded, free to the public and held rain or shine.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Jackson Memorial High School, located on Don Connor Blvd.

The Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge will host its tenth annual Wine and Wildlife Festival on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 4:30pm – 8: pm. The event will be held at the wildlife refuge located 4 Sawmill Road, Medford, NJ 08055.

This year’s Celebrity Guest hostess is Carol Erickson CBS Philly News Weather Anchor. Come support the largest multi-species wildlife rehabilitator in New Jersey. You will sample the best wines of the world, delight in gourmet food prepared by world renowned wine chef Tony Lawrence, browse incredible auction items, meet our animal ambassadors and back by popular demand… beer tasting! Musical entertainment provided.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 after May 1st. All proceeds benefit the Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge environmental education programs, wildlife rehabilitation hospital, and the wildlife of New Jersey. Tickets available at Canal’s Wines Unlimited in Medford or at the Refuge. Please call 856-983-3329, X100 for more information

Love animals? Love wine? Then You Can’t Miss This Event. Serious Tasters Invited To Bring Your Own Glass and Enjoy!

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge sits on 174 wooded acres on the edge of the New Jersey Pinelands. The Refuge includes the Woodford Nature Center, an outdoor housing area with more than 60 native residents, and a wildlife rehabilitation hospital. The overall mission of the Refuge is to serve as a community resource on the importance of protecting and enhancing healthy ecosystems for all.

The Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. ( BCCI ) will present its annual “Shine In The Pines” car and decoy show on Sunday May 20, 2012 from 9 AM – 4PM at Historic Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest.

This event brings together a unique blend of interests at one of New Jersey’s most important historical sites.

The Hammonton (NJ) based Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club will display a variety of cars and trucks in the lower village throughout the day. Vehicles both old and new will be available to view on the site of the once thriving South Jersey bog iron and glass industries.

Joining the shiny motorcars for the day will be many local and regional decoy carvers. In addition to the opportunity to view world class hand carvings, wildlife photographers and artists will also be displaying their work.

“This is a truly unique event that combines a bit of the old and the new. It is a time for families to enjoy the history and beauty of Batsto Village while going back to yesteryear as well as seeing firsthand the skills of incredibly talented artists,’’ commented Acting BCCI chairperson Mike Kerbowski from the Visitors Center & Museum at Wharton State Forest.

This free to the public event will also feature vendors providing a variety food and beverages.

Tours of the Batsto Mansion will also be conducted throughout the day.

Batsto Village is located in the Pinelands of Burlington County, South Jersey approximately seven miles east of Hammonton on Route 542 and 15 miles west of Exit 50 of the Garden State Parkway.

For more information about Cruisin’ Classics, visit www.cruisinclassics.org

The Bordentown City Green Fair is a community-wide event that educates and encourages people of all ages to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. The Green Fair will offer attendees an opportunity to visualize how their seemingly small individual efforts can make a huge difference in their community. It is also an opportunity to learn more about local environmental organizations and vendors of environmentally-friendly products and services.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Local municipal/governmental groups

Local non-profit organizations (local food, local watersheds, environmental education, energy efficiency, crafts, services, etc.)

Vendors of environmentally-friendly products and services

FREE Raffle for cool eco-prizes

Food from local vendors

Music by local bands

The Expo helps people connect with the natural world by providing a unique blend of conservation information, education and hands-on opportunities to learn outdoor skills and activities. Numerous environmental and conservation exhibits, demonstrations and seminars are planned for the weekend. Visitors can learn about, and try, a wide array of activities including fishing, hiking, shooting sports, kayaking, camping skills, rock climbing, wildlife watching and much more.