Pinelands Day

Spanning seven counties, the New
Jersey Pinelands is home to unique people, industries, plants and animals.  Join us in the family-friendly celebration on
Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean
County Library.

 Grammy-nominated musician and author, Paul E. Pedersen, Jr. will
entertain us and sign copies of his latest book, The Legendary Pine Barrens: New Tales From Old Haunts.  Informational tables and exhibits by groups
that work in the Pines as well as tours of the art in the galleries by the
Pinelands Photography Group are slated for the day.  Presentations include workshops on native
plants and bees, two children’s programs and the screening of a film about Dr.
James Still, the black doctor of the Pines. 
The day will end with a raffle of the many prizes donated by
participating Pinelands groups.

This program is sponsored by the Pinelands Photography Group and the
Friends of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, who will be
selling potted flowers and paperback books during the festivities.

Pinelands Day is free and open to the public.  Free parking will be available on the top
deck of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library and in the
Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Ave. 
A complete schedule of events for Pinelands Day can be found online at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.  Attendees are encouraged to register by
calling 732-349-6200.