Education & Outreach Programs
Custom programs for schools, scouts, community and civic groups, churches and more.
Get Outside and Learn About the Pine Barrens Ecosystem
Laughter, Learning, and Pinelands. Our education programs have a way of bringing all three together. We offer field programs for elementary through high school students and professional development programs. Join us in the field!
Contact us by email at info@pinelandsadventures.org or by phone at (609) 268-0189 to schedule a program or presentation.
PROGRAM & TRIP OPTIONS
Classroom Presentations
Activities are hands-on and use the context of the Pinelands to bring complex concepts to life.
River and Forest Explorations
Explore Wharton State Forest by river or by land.
Education in Your Park
Our educators will create a curriculum for students at your local park.
Field Studies for Your School or Group
Kayak or Canoeing
Students paddle the Mullica River to learn about the plants and animals of the Pine Barrens ecosystem.
Seining and Macroinvertebrate Studies
Students use seine nets to discover aquatic life in the Mullica River.
Wetlands and Watersheds
Students conduct water quality tests and learn about the importance of wetlands and the aquifer.
Forest Survey
Students learn how to gather and use data to understand biodiversity and how data informs conservation practices in terrestrial ecosystems and watersheds.
Species Investigation
Students learn about the adaptations of the flora and fauna living in the Pine Barrens and how these species impact the ecosystem.
Barnegat Bay Watershed Experience
Educators Use the Up Close and Natural Curriculum
We use the New Jersey Pine Barrens ecosystem as a vehicle to teach broader themes of ecology, biology, geology, history, and social science.
The curriculum guide is available in downloadable PDF files below (or hardcopy upon request):
PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY & CIVIC GROUPS
We offer a variety of educational programs about the Pinelands for civic and community groups, churches, colleges, and businesses.
Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) offers presentations designed to educate diverse groups about the Pine Barrens ecosystem and the Pinelands comprehensive management plan including history, culture, and current threats to the Pinelands.
We currently offer in-person presentations or virtual (Zoom) presentations tailored to the needs or interests of the audience.
Examples of Topics Covered:
- Pine Barrens Ecology, Plants, and Animals
- Pinelands Management Plan and Protection
- John McPhee’s The Pine Barrens
Contact us by email at info@pinelandsadventures.org or by phone at (609) 268-0189 to schedule a program or presentation.