Education & Outreach Programs
Programs for schools, scouts, community and civic groups, churches and more.
We would love to have your group come out and explore the Pines!
The educational mission of Pinelands Adventures is to introduce a new generation to the beauty, ecology, and value of New Jersey’s largest wilderness, the Pinelands National Reserve. Pinelands Adventures will provide your students with a meaningful and relevant outdoor educational experience.
Here’s what you’ll need to book a program:
1. Choose the program or trip below that you are interested in
2. Email or call us with this information:
Contact information, name of school or organization, planned number of participants, at least 2 preferred calendar dates, preferred start and end time, along with education goals or any questions you have so far!
3. Start to gather related documents, such as tax exemption, and let the Pinelands Adventures team help complete your booking!
Contact us by email at info@pinelandsadventures.org or by phone at (609) 268-0189 to schedule a program or presentation.
PROGRAM & TRIP OPTIONS
The Pine Barrens Discovery Tour
Join our expert naturalists for a lively, 3-4 hour interactive overview of the Pine Barrens. Our most popular option for school groups!
River Trips
Explore Wharton State Forest by river!
Classroom Presentations
Activities are hands-on and use the context of the Pinelands to bring complex concepts to life.
EDUCATOR RESOURCES
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 Alliance 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.