Come discover the Pine Barrens October 4, 2009 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. touted as 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.
