Summer 2020 Volume 27 Number 2

Mourning the Loss of Candace Ashmun . . . . 3

First Harvest Goes to Those in Need ...... 4

4th Annual Pinelands Photo Exhibit ...... 6 Drilling for Natural Gas pipeline in Upper Freehold Township in June. Photo credit: Patti Caruso. Pinelands Events . . . . 7 Drilling Stopped on New Jersey Natural Gas Pipeline by Rhyan Grech, Policy Advocate

Explore the Underground drilling for the construc- Ocean Counties and through the Pinelands! tion of the Southern Reliability Link Preservation Area of the Pinelands (SRL) pipeline by New Jersey Natural Gas National Reserve. NJNG has claimed the Pinelands Adventures (NJNG) was halted by the New Jersey pipeline is for reliability, and acknowl- is open Thurs. - Sun. Department of Environmental Protection edged it is not for necessity. Independent for canoe and kayak (DEP) in a letter dated July 8, 2020. The reports counter the claim that the rentals. letter was issued after a series of recent pipeline will ever be needed for reliable Fun for the whole family! accidents occurred impacting both service, even in the case of catastrophic residents and the environment during the failure elsewhere in the system. months of April and June. Reservations are Pinelands Preservation Alliance brought required. This is a significant victory for the legal challenges against the pipeline that Pinelands and residents. It comes after are still working their way through the years of opposition by the Pinelands courts. Despite this fact, NJNG began Pinelands Preservation Alliance and others to stop a construction in December 2018. Adventures project that has been demonstrated to be 1005 Atsion Rd. unnecessary and dangerous. Residents of Province Line Road in Upper Shamong, NJ 08088 Unfortunately, some construction activi- Freehold Township have been especially impacted by the construction since the 609-268-0189 ties (like trenching and laying pipe) can continue. COVID-19 outbreak. Idling equipment generated fumes that are inescapable to PinelandsAdventures.org The SRL is disastrous for the Pinelands, families adhering to stay at home orders. which is the largest open space on the Trucks blocked the road, sometimes both eastern seaboard and recognized for its lanes at once, and residents have been 17 PEMBERTON ROAD biodiversity by the United Nations. It unable to receive deliveries of essential SOUTHAMPTON, NJ 08088 T - 609.859.8860 would connect to a compressor station in supplies. Construction workers are at F - 609.859.8804 Chesterfield and run 28 miles of pipe increased risk because they cannot easily WWW.PINELANDSALLIANCE.ORG through Burlington, Monmouth, and conform to CDC guidelines such as continued on page 5 Inside The A Message from the Staff at the Pinelands Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Published three times a year by the Pinelands The killing of George Floyd and called the police to say she was being Preservation Alliance protests around the country remind threatened by a Black man. The all of us of the long history of racial details of this incident are well- Executive Editor injustice in our country. The team at documented and show the deep racial PPA is listening and thinking about bias that exists in our society, which Carleton Montgomery what we can bring as an organization led this woman to highlight that he to achieving justice and genuine was a Black man while on the phone Editor community among the people of our with the police. Becky Free region. We also believe that fighting – one day, eliminating – We believe that the Pinelands and New Jersey’s other natural places will PPA Staff racism is essential to the success of PPA’s mission and that of other only survive in the long run if all Isabella Castiglioni environmental activists. segments of society know, love and Tom Dunn speak out for preserving these Andrew Gold One reason PPA exists is to preserve treasures. New Jersey’s conservation natural areas and resources for the groups and their supporters are Rhyan Grech benefit of people. To live that overwhelmingly White, while the Audra Hardoon mission means to ensure everyone in society in which we work is Jason Howell our society has ready access to the increasingly diverse in ethnicity, Alicia Plaag Pinelands. But we know from background and origin. Ryan Rebozo experience and statistics that Black and Latinx families visit our state and Our organizations are not represen- Jaclyn Rhoads tative of the diversity of our society. Stephen Sebastian national parks at a much lower rate than White families. This includes This fact restricts our political power, Jeff Tober deprives environmental groups of Jane Wiltshire the Pinelands National Reserve. In fact, new government data published ideas and energies that would help them succeed, and inevitably sends a Pinelands Adventures by ABC News in July shows that just 23% of visitors to our 419 national message that conservation is pretty Rob Ferber parks were people of color. Black much a White endeavor. Robert Laucks Americans remain the most under- For now, we are listening and each Donald Sulewski represented group making up only finding our own personal ways to be John Volpa 6% of visitors to national parks. involved. But PPA needs soon to

We are learning that this disparity move beyond listening and talking to Distributed to has many causes, but is based on real doing. What should PPA be doing PPA members & volunteers, experience. Racial profiling and that we aren’t doing now, or what do state legislators, stereotyping remain a big concern for we need to do better? We have some Pinelands municipalities, many people of color in the outdoors ideas, but need more input from elected officials, along with fear of harassment and others. If you have views on this, and planning boards please contact us and let us know violence from law enforcement and other users. your thoughts. Mailing services generously donated by Swift Mailing The fear and concern of Black people www.swiftmailing.com in the outdoors was illustrated by the Reach out to Becky Free, Director of Printed on 100% recycled paper experience of Christian Cooper, a Communication & Membership with (made from post-consumer pulp senior editorial director at Health your thoughts. produced in a chlorine-free Science Communications, a birder, pulping and bleaching process) Email: [email protected]. and a Black man. Mr. Cooper was Circulation: 550 0 birding in Central Park in New York City in May, the same day George Available online at www.pinelandsalliance.org Floyd was killed. He asked a woman to put a leash on her dog and she 2 Mourning the Loss of Candy Ashmun by Carleton Montgomery, Executive Director All of us at PPA mourn the passing of to prevent them from moving forward by Candace McKee Ashmun, known to all as presenting a reasoned explanation rooted

Candy, who died in May at the age of 96. in decades of Pinelands practice. Explore the Pinelands Candy was one of the key figures in the Candy was not only “the godmother of National Reserve generation that created the environmental with Pinelands Adventures! movement in New Jersey. In 1979, the Pines,” but a force of nature in the cause of nature throughout the state. She Governor Byrne asked Candy to serve as We are excited to announce a founding member of the Pinelands was the founding executive director of the that we are open four days a Commission. She answered that call and Association of New Jersey Environmental week from Thurs. - Sun. for Commissions (ANJEC), served on the served continuously on the Commission canoe and kayak rentals. until her death, the last original member State Planning Commission, the state’s of the Pinelands Commission. That Great Swamp Advisory Committee, the Fun for the whole family! dedication over so many years gave her Fund for New Jersey Board, the Highlands Coalition and numerous other Visit www.PinelandsAdventures.org to unequaled insights and wisdom on the plan your next adventure. policies and controversies the committees and boards. In all these roles, Candy brought a deep appreciation of the Commission faced during its first forty Reservations are required. years. connections between growth and development policies in our crowded Pinelands Adventures Candy was a fixed star in the Pinelands state, on the one hand, and the protection 1005 Atsion Rd. universe. A fount of wisdom based on of natural resources as essential to human Shamong, NJ 08088 unequaled experience and commitment. well-being and as valuable in themselves, 609-268-0189 A savvy but never jaded strategist in the on the other. never-ending struggle to keep the forces Pinelands Adventures is an initiative of the of destruction at bay. A demanding leader She was a personal hero and mentor to Pinelands Preservation Alliance and our of our movement. One of those few me, as she was to so many others. Her members get 10% off all trips and programs. guidance shaped my understanding of extraordinary individuals who became Located within beautiful . our conscience, the very embodiment of how the Pinelands protection laws are the world-view and values that are so supposed to work, and what we need to do to make them work better. Candy has central to our personal and professional identities. joined the pantheon of Pinelands heroes Pinelands Commission who secured this unique and wonderful The very day I started work at Pinelands place for the people. Now it is up to us to The Commission’s offices are closed Preservation Alliance on May 4, 1998, keep the flame alive and make sure the due to the COVID-19 crisis. Their Candy called me to introduce herself and Pinelands and all its wildlife, plants and monthly meetings are open to the make sure I was wasting no time getting waters survive intact for those who follow public via livestream on their on the job – I think specifically on us. YouTube channel. Pinelands Commission appointments. There was to be no easy transition into You can call in and comment during this completely new job for me! From that part of the agenda. that day on, I always knew that I was answerable for my actions to Candy – but Next meeting dates: also that she was always there to talk, to Aug. 14th, 9:30 am provide encouragement, and to support all of us who shared her passion. Sept. 11th, 9:30 am She could bring the big picture about why Oct. 9th, 9:30 am each rule and policy of the Pinelands Location: Comprehensive Management Plan was 15 Springfield Road important to the long-term protection of New Lisbon, NJ 08064 the Pinelands. She could explain ‘here’s what we were thinking’ and why it Ph: (609) 894-7300 worked. When bad ideas were proposed www.nj.gov/pinelands to weaken the rules, she was usually able Candace Ashmun

3 First Harvest Goes to Those in Need by Jeff Tober, Farm Manager

Rancocas Creek Farm is a new provides pollinator habitat as well as Apoyo a Los Trabajadores Agricolas venture sponsored by PPA to take a wind break on the farm. Thanks to (CATA-The Farmworkers Support farm that has been farmed conven- this grant PPA staff, board members Committee) and Migrant Worker tionally for many decades. We are and volunteers honored the 50th Outreach to provide produce to transforming it into a sustainable anniversary of Earth Day in April by farm laborers working in the farm that will grow chemical-free planting over 1,100 native trees and region’s farm fields. food, and strive to build soil health, shrubs. This was done in We are also selling produce to promote biodiversity and involve accordance with social distancing restaurants, farm stands, whole- the larger community in a variety of guidelines. The trees, provided by salers, and CSAs. When weddings ways. Pinelands Nursery, are all native species suitable for wetter soils. resume, we look forward to partner- We have a few goals for the farm Without protection from deer ing with Jeffrey Miller Catering. which include: Creating a farm damage the trees likely would not We have planted blueberry fields, business that will produce organi- fare well, hence the protective tubes an Asian pear orchard and a black- cally grown produce, herbs, fruit you may have noticed on the farm. berry patch for future production. and flowers that will be economically These tubes will be removed when We are aggressively using soil build- sustainable and enrich soil health. the trees are established and reach a ing cover crops, making and spread- Implementing a soil and stormwater certain height. ing compost, and procuring farm management plan to reduce soil equipment. Little Construction is in erosion and absorb stormwater that Vegetable production and harvest the process of building a pole barn would otherwise flood into has begun, and we have been able to for farm use. Vincentown and the Rancocas provide food to those in need Creek. Developing a farm that during this exceedingly difficult We have a part-time crew which has produces both annual and perennial time. In June we obtained a been working extremely hard to crops, reduces tillage, and achieves a $10,000 grant from the Princeton make our first season a successful diverse pallet of plant communities Area Community Foundation’s one. Many thanks to Tori, Katie, to support healthy pollinator COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund Brent, Michelle, Alex, Karen, communities. We want to involve a to provide over 2 tons of fresh pro- Sonrisa, Tina, Bridget, John and Ski. lot of people at the farm in the form duce to food pantries, distribution Also, many thanks to Farmer Ed of employees, apprentices, sites and soup kitchens such as the Allen who farmed these 72-acres for volunteers, and customers. We Trenton Area Soup Kitchen many years. He helped establish hope to show that good farming (TASK), New Beginnings Pantry cover crops in the fall of 2019 and is practices are a part of environmen- and NJ Farmers Against Hunger. helping me to get the lay of the land tal stewardship and go hand-in- on this property. glove with the protection of our We are also able to donate healthy amazing Pinelands. food to residents in Hammonton This is an exciting endeavor. I have thanks to our partnership with known PPA for many years as my In March, we received a Roots for Allies in Caring (AIC) and our work wife Becky has worked here since Rivers grant allowing us to begin to with the Hammonton Health 2007 and I have always been address stormwater issues on the Coalition. On June 22nd, our farm’s impressed by the staff and the great property. This program, funded by first harvest of 200 lbs. of summer work they do. I am already seeing The Watershed Institute and The squash, zucchini, beets, kale, and how Rancocas Creek Farm is going Nature Conservancy, helps restore Swiss Chard went to Hammonton to be a valuable place for many floodplains with native plantings. families in need. The produce was people to get food, find respite, They provide technical assistance to delivered to AIC in Hammonton. learn some farming, meet others, design restoration projects and Their staff took bags of produce to and celebrate diversity. I invite you funding to cover the cost of plants local families affected by COVID- to come on out and see what we are and materials. Planting the native 19, who lost jobs and are caring for doing (and maybe pull a few trees and shrubs in the farm’s lower, children with disabilities, or who weeds?). Contact me by email: wetter areas reduces stormwater struggle with mental health issues. [email protected]. runoff, improves water quality and AIC worked with El Comite de

4 New Jersey Natural Gas Pipeline continued from cover

enforcing six feet distance between pens, but it is common to drilling We have now learned that there workers. operations, so we do have mitiga- were several prior accidents in the tion plans in place to manage and Pinelands, which the Pinelands In April it was discovered that crews contain these when they do occur.” Commission staff knew of but did were drilling without a permit in In fact, the industry itself accepts a not report to the Commission or the portions of Burlington County. In a 50% failure rate of horizontal direc- public. Nor did they investigate the memo sent to New Jersey Natural tional drilling (HDD). Unfor- damage done or act to prevent fur- Gas on May 1st, the Burlington tunately, the technology is still ther harms. County Engineering Department considered a way to avoid impacts detailed the violation in their cease to streams and wetlands by drilling Our lawsuit to overturn the and desist order. NJNG, however, underneath them, and the permit- approval of this pipeline is pending ignored the stop-work order and ting process is easier if HDD is used. with the Appellate Division of State continued construction on Province Clearly, DEP regulations need to be Superior Court. We have petitioned Line Road, which forms the bound- updated to reflect the frequency of that construction should stop until: ary between Burlington and these accidents. Our safety Monmouth Counties. 1. The causes and harms of the June shouldn’t be left up to a coin flip. 19th and all prior incidents are fully Then the unthinkable happened. Residents near the construction established by independent investi- contacted DEP right away (possibly gators, the results are shared with On June 19th construction crews the public, and they can certify to experienced an inadvertent return before NJNG did) and the agency began an investigation. Residents the public that there will be no while performing horizontal further accidents. drilling in Upper Freehold also informed Pinelands Township. An “inadvertent return” Preservation Alliance and the New 2. The Appeals Court decides the takes place when drilling clay, Jersey Chapter of the Sierra Club, pending appeals against the SRL chemicals, and liquid escapes to the who initiated action and demanded approvals. It is foolish and irre- surface through cracks in the that DEP and other relevant govern- sponsible to risk more harm to peo- bedrock they are drilling through. ment agencies stop the pipeline. At ple and nature for a pipeline that Drilling sludge appeared in nearby the end of June hundreds of resi- may well be stopped by the Court in streams. dents flooded DEP, the Board of the coming months. Public Utilities, the Pinelands It also sent the mud into a fissure Commission, and the Governor’s We will keep you informed about leading to the foundation of a house office with calls to stop drilling, this project. If you have any along the pipeline route, damaging overloading their phone systems. questions please contact me at the home’s foundation and flooding Protestors demonstrated at the [email protected]. its basement. drilling site and demanded that “I was almost too terrified to drilling stop. investigate after what had felt like an On July 8th the New Jersey DEP explosion in my house. I discovered suspended drilling construction huge cracks in my foundation, my pending investigation of the past basement floor, and even my walls! impacts of this project, as well as As I watched in horror water and what further risk lies ahead should sludge came pouring in through the construction continue. According cracks. I ran to the construction site to the suspension letter, “…activi- and begged them to stop,” said ties within freshwater wetlands, Barbara Fox-Cooper. Her house transition areas, regulated waters has been condemned by the build- and riparian zone shall cease imme- ing inspector. Now, during this pan- diately…” until NJDEP has the demic, she must stay with friends. opportunity to evaluate “… the Later that same week more drilling potential for additional impacts to mud was found in streams nearby. public health, safety, welfare and/or Kevin Roberts, spokesperson for the environment.” However, regu- NJNG, said in an article on NJ.com lar trenching and laying of pipe con- Barbara Fox-Cooper outside her house that an inadvertent return is com- tinues, and residents are calling for on June 19th (credit Agnes Marsala). mon. “It’s unexpected when it hap- a complete halt to the project.

5 4th Annual Pinelands Juried Photographic Exhibit by Steve Sebastian, Director of Philanthropy Perhaps you have taken a drive on are honored to have renowned while exploring my photographic Route 539 from Whiting to National Geographic photographer passion, I joined a tour group to visit Tuckerton. From your car, you Michael Yamashita as our judge! selected Pinelands locations, which mostly see endless pine trees. Also, we launched our new online gave me a sense of how large an area Chances are that you missed two Pinelands Photo Gallery which it is, the diversity it contains and the beautiful Pine Barrens ecosystems contains all photo submissions from hope that it would last through many along the way – Webbs Mill Cedar our previous (and future) exhibits. lifetimes. I come back often to Swamp and the Pygmy Pine Plains You can filter and search these photograph there with the at Warren Grove. Each is truly images to quickly explore and enjoy expectation of capturing images of spectacular, and they are just two the gallery. Check it out here: subjects that I had not been aware of examples of the many special places www.PinelandsAlliance.org/gallery. before: the quiet, raw, pristine, in the Pines. spaces containing reds, greens and Over $2,000 in cash prizes will be browns, burbling brooks and rivers, If we were to poll New Jerseyans awarded at the opening reception along with flora and fauna. Things about their knowledge of the scheduled for March 27, 2021. Visit not seen or experienced in the inner PinelandsPhotoExhibit.org to learn Pinelands, most might only city.” - Philip “Dutch” Bagley recognize it by name. Their more about the exhibit, how to knowledge of the Pines is only what enter, and our judge, Michael they view while driving through it Yamashita. on the way to the shore. Fewer Call for Artists! With summer in full swing and the would truly know or appreciate 4th Annual what lies beyond these paved roads. parks open, now is the perfect time to venture out to discover all that Pinelands Juried As the saying goes, “You won’t the Pinelands has to offer. Bring protect what you don’t love, and your camera or cell phone and Photography you can’t love what you don’t capture that perfect image. When Exhibit know.” you do, submit it to our exhibit and we will share it in our online gallery Share your images taken within the With this in mind, we launched our for all to enjoy. Help us raise boundaries of the Pinelands inaugural Pinelands Juried awareness of Pines and the need to National Reserve! Landscape, flora, Photographic Exhibition in 2017 to protect this natural treasure! wildlife, and people will be accepted. celebrate the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the New I will leave you with a couple of The exhibit will hang at our offices. Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. quotes from photographers who We hoped that this would become participated in our exhibits: Registration deadline the premier Pinelands photographic Jan. 21, 2021. exhibition and help raise awareness “Edward Abbey once said, ‘A man on foot, on horseback or on a bicycle of this natural treasure to a new and Over $2,000 in cash prizes! wider audience. will see more, feel more, enjoy more in one mile than the motorized Our exhibits have been very well tourists can in a hundred miles.’ For *Opening Reception received right from the start! me, photography does exactly this March 27, 2021 from 2-4pm

Photographers from around the thing. The camera is like a break that state and beyond have submitted helps me slow down to engage more Exhibition Dates: some beautiful images. Each exhibit deeply with where I am in space and March 29, 2021 - May 1, 2021 has been well attended. There has time. I find inspiration in what is also been some great press coverage, often overlooked the simple things Judge: Michael Yamashita, including an article in the that are hidden in an intimate National Geographic Philadelphia Inquirer for the past landscape.” – Rafal Goraczniak Photographer two years. “Being from out of state, I originally thought the Pinelands was a just Learn more online: For our upcoming 4th Annual Pinelands photo exhibit, we have large tract of endless pine trees in the www.PinelandsPhotoExhibit.org two exciting announcements. We state of New Jersey. Then, recently,

6 Calendar of Events BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pinelands Places To Go!

James Barnshaw, M.D. Summer 2020 Chair Retired Physician Pinelands Adventures is our craft. Historic ruins in the Village. Batsto is one of the Barbara Trought outdoor recreation program! park are well-explained in most popular stops in the Vice Chair Make your reservation today. interpretive signs. Pinelands. Originally founded Community Activist as an ironworks in 1766, a Burlington County Robert L. Barrett restored village surrounds the Treasurer Bass River State Forest original ironworks with infor- Retired Banker mation and displays on site to

Home to one of the first show how things were done Michael Gallaway Civilian Conservation Corps Secretary “in the old days”. The mill Sierra Club (CCC) camps, Bass River dam in the heart of the village State Forest now provides eas- creates Batsto Lake, a beauti- ily accessible camping, swim- ful lake on which most Batsto ming and hiking facilities. In River canoe and kayak trips addition to a swimming beach end. The mansion is restored Patricia A. Butenis Pinelands Adventures is an on Lake Absegami, the State and open for tours, and the Ambassador (Retired) initiative of PPA. Forest has eight walking of 1 village includes a nature cen- to 3.2 miles through typical Timothy J. Byrne PinelandsAdventures.org ter, saw mill, general store and Attorney Pine Barrens habitats. Right other early buildings. Batsto’s Pre-Registration is required now swimming is not open Visitor Center is also the main Charles M. Caruso for all trips and can be done due to the COVID-19 crisis. office for Wharton State Retired Patent Counsel, Merck & Co., Inc. online or by calling 609-268- Bass River State Forest is Forest, where camping per- 0189. located at 762 Stage Road, Charles M. Chapin mits, trail maps, and a gift New Jersey Audubon Society Tuckerton, NJ. This state for- shop can be found. Self-Guided River Trips est is in Burlington and Ocean Ocean County Emile DeVito, Ph.D. April thru October - Meet at County. New Jersey Conservation Foundation Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Brendan Byrne State Forest Double Trouble Village in Bill Fisher Atsion Rd, Shamong NJ Double Trouble State Forest Senior Project Manager, Liberty Property Trust Brendan Byrnes State Forest Self-guided canoe or kayak is over 37,000 acres with love- Double Trouble is the site of Ivette Guillermo-McGahee trips down the Batsto or ly trails that crisscross the for- an old village dedicated to CEO, Allies in Caring Mullica Rivers are available est and pass historic sites. A cranberry farming. Many of Thomas Harvey Thursday through Sunday. great place to visit is Pakim the historic buildings, includ- Attorney Trips take from 2-8 hours Pond. A beautiful small pond ing the cranberry packing depending on your choice. in the heart of the Pine house and the sawmill are Anne E. Heasly Reservations are required. intact and can be toured. Conservation Consultant Barrens, Pakim Pond is a Canoes, single kayaks and wonderful place to explore Cedar Creek runs next to the Joann Held double kayaks are available. forest and wetland habitats. A village and is one of the Pine Hopewell Valley Green Team You can also bring your own short trail wraps around the Barrens’ most beautiful. The boat and they will handle the entire perimeter of the pond, State Forest contains excellent Ron Hutchinson, Ph.D. transportation. Associate Professor of Biology, Stockton University and also connects to the hiking trails. . Accessible by Book your trip online at Edwin B. Forsythe National Christopher Kosseff paved road, the pond has a Wildlife Refuge Retired Rutgers Executive www.PinelandsAdventures.org gazebo, picnic tables and or call 609-268-0189. grills, and restrooms. The Forsythe Refuge includes David F. Moore Retired Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Another lovely spot is historic more than 47,000 acres of Foundation Whitesbog Village the historic southern New Jersey coastal Visit the Pinelands! site of a company town where habitats and represents the John Murphy the blueberry was first culti- fragile estuary ecosystems Attorney Now is a great time to explore vated for commercial produc- which are sustained by fresh the Pinelands. Here is a list of tion by Elizabeth White. The water flowing from the interi- Loretta Pickus village, now incorporated or Pine Barrens forests into Attorney state parks and forest begging for you to visit. Make sure you within Brendan T. Byrne State the coastal marshes and bays. Sarah Puleo check with each location before Forest, includes historic Located on one of the Atlantic Communications Specialist, U.S. General Services buildings and houses, cran- Flyway’s most active flight Administration you visit. berry bogs, blueberry fields, paths, the Refuge provides William A. Rodio Atlantic County reservoirs and surrounding world-class birding opportu- Attorney woodlands. The village area is nities. The Refuge also Estell Manor County Park managed by the Whitesbog includes walking trails Jessica Rittler Sanchez, Ph.D. Preservation Trust, and JJ through increasingly rare Regional Planner This is a large, user-friendly park where you can hike, bike, White Cranberry Company, coastal pine forest habitats. Paula Yudkowitz picnic, fish, go sightseeing, owned by the descendants of Start at the Visitor Retired Public Health Nutritionist exercise, visit the park’s Elizabeth White, cultivates Information Center and nature center, and really enjoy some of the cranberry bogs at Wildlife Drive on Great Creek the Pine Barrens. The Fox the edge of the village. Road in Galloway Township Nature Center provides pro- Wharton State Forest Carleton K. Montgomery grams for enjoying the out- Do you have an event that takes doors as well as displays about Wharton State Forest is New place in the Pinelands? Executive Director, Pinelands Preservation Alliance Jersey’s largest state forest at the local ecology. With its Let us know. location on tributaries to the 125,000 acres. There are Great Egg Harbor, the park many trails, roads and historic Email: provides an excellent point to places to visit. A great place [email protected] launch all manner of water to start is historic Batsto with the details. 7 Pinelands Preservation Alliance Address Service Requested Nonprofit Organization Bishop Farmstead U.S. Postage 17 Pemberton Road PAID Permit #12 Southampton, NJ 08088 Vincentown, NJ

Inside: A Message from the Staff - p. 2 Mourning the Loss of Candace McKee Ashmun - p. 3 First Harvest Goes to Those in Need - p. 4 4th Annual Pinelands Photo Exhibit - p. 6 Pinelands Events - p. 7

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