101 Vera King Farris DriveGalloway, NJ 08205

QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION?

Call 609.652.4227

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Stockton University | Continuing Studies101 Vera King Farris Drive

Galloway, NJ 08205

YOUR ITINERARY WILL BE EMAILED TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED

Workshops will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring your own lunch or purchase Pinelands inspired food at our food court.

Dunkin Donuts will be open.

FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE March 1, 2019

Cancellation Policy: NO REFUNDS

9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

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2019 PINELANDS SHORT COURSE REGISTRATION FORMSATURDAY, MARCH 9 • STOCKTON UNIVERSITY

Register ONE PERSON per form, copy the form for additional registrants.

NAME ________________________________________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ________________

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REGISTRATION STARTS AT 7:45 A.M.

9:00 - 10:15 10:30 - 11:45

11:45 -12:45 • Lunch

1:00 - 2:15 2:30 - 3:45

Moore's Meadow Moore's Meadow Pine Barrens Folklore in Song

A Local History of Tuckerton

Lure of the Pines Life that Glows Life that Glows Lure of the Pines

Weather in the Pinelands Ticks and Lyme Disease Weather in the Pinelands Ticks and Lyme Disease

Pinelands Introduction Ocean County Cranberry Growers Attracting Birds NJForestAdapt

Frogs and Toads Timber Rattlesnakes Cedar Bridge Tavern Restored Whitesbog Village

Birds of the Pine Barrens Forestry 101 Forestry 101 Birds of the Pine Barrens

Pine Barrens Time Machine Nacote Creek Watershed Pinelands Forests Nacote Creek Watershed

Mullica Valley Pine Barrens Rivers Pine Barrens Rivers A Trip Down the Mullica

Biodiversity Fire and Insects Four Seasons of Moths Biodiversity Fire

and Insects Four Seasons of Moths

The Amazing Osprey Plants of the Pinelands Batona Trail Batona Trail

Blueberries and Cranberries

A Tale of Two Pine Barrens

Head of the River Cemetery Denizen Pine

Ghosts of the Wading River Van Tour Ghosts of the Wading River Van Tour

Fire Ecology Van Tour Stockton’s Forest Management Walk

Pine Barrens Ecology Walk Pine Barrens Ecology Walk

3:45 - 4:30 | Coffee and Cake (Seating is limited - Register with the rest of your classes)

For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact the Office of Event Services and Campus Center Operations at 609.652.4878 or event.services@stockton.edu at least 5 business days in advance of your participation or visit.

30TH ANNUAL P INEL A NDS SHORT COURSE

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019Hosted by Stockton University

A day long event featuring educational presentations that explore the unique history, ecology, and culture of the Pinelands.

Photo courtesy of Joel Mott.

If you want to attend the same courses as someone, write their name(s) below. We will do our best to accommodate your request.

Coffee and Cake3:45 – 4:30 p.m. REGISTRATION FEE: CHECK ONE

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registration fee. Must pre-register, limited seating

qAdult $50 qSenior (65+) $45

qStudent $45

OVERVIEW/ECOSYSTEMLURE OF THE PINE BARRENSTed Gordon, Pine Barrens botanist, historian, guide & photographerThis presentation will take at tendees on a pictorial journey through the New Jersey Pine Barrens in its seasonal aspects. The presenter will focus on the unusual as well as common flora and fauna of diverse habitats, from quaking bogs and cedar swamps to pygmy pines. Further emphasis on the people, traditions, historic sites, and “lost” and “forgot ten” towns provides a balanced overview of this enigmatic region.

NEW! WEATHER IN THE PINELANDS Joe Martucci, Meteorologist, Press of Atlantic CityThe course wi l l be broken down in to three par ts: basic meteorology, terminology and weather systems. Martucci will then discuss applying meteorological principals to the Pinelands, highlighting what makes the Pinelands unique to weather. Examples will include the growing season, the development of frost and flash flooding. There will be a discussion of climate change and an opportunity to ask questions.

THE GEOLOGICAL AND LAND USE HISTORY OF PINE BARRENS RIVERS Claude Epstein, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Stockton UniversityPine Barrens rivers look different from other South Jersey rivers. This is due to the region’s unique geologic history, from the breakup of the world continent (Pangaea) to the present time, but most of the landscape alterations occurred due to human activity. The wetland forest and wildlife resources as well as its bog iron drew many European settlers to these rivers. Rivers also provided the major access to the Pine Barrens interior for a long time, allowing people to travel about and engage in commerce. This talk is the story of those rivers’ history.

NEW! A TALE OF TWO PINE BARRENSPolly Weigand, Science & Stewardship Manager and Melissa Parrott, Education & Outreach Coordinator - Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning & Policy Commission This course wi l l compare the Long Is land Cent ra l P ine Barrens’ and New Jersey Pinelands’ ecology and culture. The presenters will discuss the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning & Policy Commission and how the Long Island Pine Barrens Protection Act was adopted, while focusing on the region’s vast and significant natural, agricultural, historical, cultural and recreational resources and how they compare with the New Jersey Pinelands.

A PINE BARRENS INTRODUCTION Andrew Anderson, NJ Division of Parks & ForestryThis virtual field trip is an introduction to the Pinelands, providing a visual overview that touches on the region’s unique ecology, culture, history and folk lore. Through color ful slides and anecdotes, will explore some of the most popular ghost towns and other unusual sites.

THE BATONA TRAIL: THE PREMIER WALKING PATH OF THE PINELANDSRosemarie Mason and Diane Mason, Outdoor Club of South JerseyThis presentation will provide a brief history of the Batona Trail, including a description of the access points and campgrounds located along the 52.7-mile trail. Attendees will learn how to reserve a camping site, while discovering easy loop hikes that incorporate the highlights on the Batona, including Pakim Pond, Batsto, Tea Time Hill, Ong’s Hat, Apple Pie Hill and the Franklin Parker Preserve. The presenters will also discuss the items people should carry for a day trip or a backpacking trip.

A TRIP DOWN THE MULLICA RIVER Michael Hogan, Project Director, South Jersey Land and Water TrustTake a photographic trip down the 50 mile Mullica River, from its headwaters near Berlin, through Wharton State Forest, to Great Bay. Learn about the Mullica’s history, ecology, access and locations to canoe, hike, bird and photograph. The presenter will also show some recovering vernal pools that have been recently protected within the watershed.

NJFORESTADAPT, A NEW WEB APPLICATIONPam Zipse, Outreach Coordinator, Rutgers Urban Forestry Program of NJAES Brian McDonald, Forester, NJ Forest ServiceNJForestAdapt is a WebGIS application designed to facilitate access and communication of relevant information (maps, graphics and text) concerning New Jersey’s forest resources and

the potential implications of climate change. This presentation will introduce the NJForestAdapt web tool, and demonstrate its use and potential applications.

WILDLIFENEW! BLUEBERRIES AND CRANBERRIES - THE LATEST RESEARCH ON THE HEALTHY BERRIES GROWN IN THE PINELANDS Amy Howell, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Rutgers University Come hear the latest and greatest on the health-promoting properties of blueberries and cranberries. Howell has studied the medicinal properties of these native berries for nearly 25 years at Rutgers, and she will share results from exciting new studies that support the wide-ranging health benefits of these berries, from cranberries, effects on preventing urinary tract infections, stomach ulcers and hear t health, to blueberries’ abilities to promote a healthy brain, help manage blood sugar and heart disease risk.

PLANTS OF THE PINELANDSMarilyn Sobel, Ph.D, Research Scientist, New Jersey Pinelands Commission Attendees will learn about the ecology of rare and unusual p lan ts of the New Jersey Pinelands, including orchids, carnivorous plants and local ly restr icted plants such as Knieskern’s beaksedge. This talk will include potential threats to local populations and general habitat characteristics that are important elements of plant conservation.

NEW! ATTRACTING BIRDS TO YOUR JERSEY-FRIENDLY YARD Karen Walzer, Public Outreach Coordinator, Barnegat Bay Partnership and Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Specialist, Ocean County Soil Conservation District There are many reasons to plant native species anywhere you live, but these reasons are even stronger if you live in and around the Pinelands – home to acidic, low-nutrient soils and unique plant communities found nowhere else on earth. Your yard is part of the wider landscape, and it can be a haven for native Pinelands plants and the animals that depend on them. Learn how to use the Jersey-Friendly Yards website to search for plants that will thrive in your landscape and make a positive contribution to the Pinelands ecosystem.

FORESTRY 101 – AN INTRODUCTIONJohn Hooven, Vice President, New Jersey Forestry AssociationAttendees will learn about forestry, how it affects people and why it is important to manage a forest. The presenter will also discuss programs that are available to help homeowners and landowners, and he will provide details on how to become a good steward of the forest.

NEW! PINELANDS FORESTS – CHANGING BEFORE YOUR EYESBernard Isaacson, Assistant Regional ForesterAttendees will learn about the history of Pinelands forests, how they’re changing and why they look the way they do. By the end of the class, participants will better understand the changes and trajectories of our forested land.

NEW! UNDERWATER NATURAL HISTORY OF THE MULLICA VALLEYKenneth W. Able, Director, Rutgers University Marine Field Station This view of the Mullica Valley will expose the audience to a relatively invisible area: the portion of the watershed that is underwater. The presenter will delve beneath the water’s surface and provide insights into the types of unexplored habitats (from the peat reef to the deep river channels) and the kinds of plants and animals that live there. The presenter will also discuss how variation is occurring as a result of climate change.

NEW! NEW JERSEY’S FISH HAWK: THE AMAZING OSPREYBen Wurst, Wildlife Biologist with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJDid you know that in 1974 only 50 osprey nests were left in NJ? Today, ospreys are a common sight along the New Jersey shore during the summer. In this course, attendees will learn about the amazing life history of ospreys, current monitoring techniques, and their amazing comeback. Wurst will share his experience of working to manage this amazing species during the past 14 years.

NEW! BIRDS OF THE PINE BARRENS Susan Puder, Author, Photographer and President of the Southern ocean Birding GroupIn this program, at tendees wil l discover the best birding hotspots in the Pinelands, including the species that can be seen and the best locations for finding elusive songbirds, raptors and waterfowl.

PINELANDS FROGS AND TOADSJohn Bunnell, Chief Scientist, New Jersey Pinelands CommissionBunnell wil l cover the distr ibut ion, reproduct ion, habi tat preferences and vocalizations for the frog and toad species found in the largest stream system in the Pinelands: the Mullica River Basin.

NEW! TIMBER RATTLESNAKES OF THE PINE BARRENS John Bunnell, Chief Scientist, New Jersey Pinelands CommissionBunnell will focus on the natural history and ecology of the timber rattlesnake in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, providing some comparisons to timber rattlesnakes found elsewhere. This course will feature a live rattlesnake, which will be housed in a secure tank.

LIFE THAT GLOWS: UV-INDUCED FLUORESCENCE Jennifer Bulava, Park NaturalistDiscover an intriguing hidden world of glowing organisms found right here in the Pinelands. Some objects, when subjected to short wave ultraviolet radiation, will emit another type of light, with lower energy and longer wavelength. This phenomenon is referred to as ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence (UVIVF). Fungi, lichens, plants, spiders, birds, and many insects and other invertebrates all give off UV fluorescence. This presentation will display the photographic observations and summarize preliminary findings of Bulava’s research in this exciting new field to science.

NEW! FOUR SEASONS OF MOTHS IN THE PINELANDSAnn-Marie Woods, Photographer and NaturalistHundreds of moth species of varied colors, shapes and sizes can be found living in backyards and forests in the New Jersey Pinelands, including many species that have uniquely adapted to their environment. Attendees will learn about mothing in all four seasons, including resources and basic photo techniques that showcase the beauty of moths and caterpillars.

NEW! TICKS AND LYME DISEASE Alan Stearne, Retired BiologistStearne will deliver a comprehensive presentation on ticks and Lyme disease, while displaying high-resolution, microscopic images. Stearne will cover all the tick species associated with Lyme disease, providing facts and dispelling myths about the disease. He will also discuss the safe and proper way to remove a tick.

NEW! BIODIVERSITY: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FIRE AND INSECTS Stephen C. Mason Jr., Graduate Research Associate, Entomology Department, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Temperatures are increasing throughout the world, resulting in more intense and frequent wildfires. Because insects are the most biodiverse organism in the world, and humans literally could not survive without them, they make the most ideal group to study after a fire. Attendees will learn about the different perspectives and varying types of fire. Does seasonality of fire matter? What about prescribed fires versus wildfires? Are they good, bad or both? Attendees will learn about what insects have to tell us and the roles they play in trying to provide answers to local and global questions.

HISTORY/CULTURENEW! MOORE’S MEADOW, A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE PINE BARRENS Terry O’Leary, Resource Interpretive Specialist Investigate this family farm, which is tucked into the headwaters of the Batsto River, growing and harvesting cranberries and blueberries. Attendees will learn about the legacy of the Moore family and their dedication to producing these crops while living on the land through flooding, wildfire and drought for eight generations.

NEW! LAST OF THE OCEAN COUNTY CRANBERRY GROWERS Andrew Anderson, New Jersey Division of Parks & Forestry and Patricia Trasferini, Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department Ocean County once had as many as 260 cranberry bogs. Today, the industry has vir tually lef t the county. Through color ful slides and anecdotes, this presentation will explore some of the last former Ocean County cranberry farms at Cloverdale Farm (now a county park) and Double Trouble (now a state park), while highlighting one of the county’s last independent cranberry growers.

NEW! WHITESBOG VILLAGE Alison Pierson, Director, Whites Bog Preservation TrustAttendees will take a trip back in time to see the transformation of Whitesbog Historic Village during the last 35 years. Participants will learn about this cranberry and blueberry farm town in the Pinelands that is home to more than 25 buildings, reservoirs, farm fields, trails and forested woodlands. On the brink of collapse in the 1980s, many of the 1900-1920s era buildings and landscapes have been stabilized and restored for the public to explore.

NEW! HEAD OF THE RIVER CEMETERY AND THE METHODISTS OF OLD TUCKAHOE: A HISTORY IN STONE Tony McNichol, Archaeologist/ Cultural Resource Planner, NJ Pinelands CommissionThe course will discuss the 18th century cemetery and National Register-listed church at Head of the River in Estell Manor. Through reference to early tombstones, McNichol will explore the stories of some of the early families of the region and how they left an indelible mark on the industries of the Pinelands.

NEW! A LOCAL HISTORY OF THE TUCKERTON Joel M. Mott IV, Principal Public Programs Specialist, NJ Pinelands Commission Mott, a Tuckerton native, will describe the local history of the area as it has been passed down to him, and through his studies and living in the area most of his life.

PINE BARRENS TIME MACHINE John Volpa, Director of Education for Pinelands AdventuresLife is about change. History is the story of those changes. Attendees will take a journey back in time while examining local history’s meaning and relevance to present-day life. Topics examined will include geologic time, people and industries of the Pine Barrens and social evolution.

NEW! NACOTE CREEK WATERSHED Rev. Norman Goos, Historian Goos will trace the locations of the mills and the streams through time, using photos, aerials, maps and deeds. He will also detail how the mills operated and helped to build the local economy of the Colonial and Revolutionary period.

NEW! CEDAR BRIDGE TAVERN RESTORED Tim Hart, Director of the Ocean County Cultural Heritage CommissionThe Ocean County Cultural & Heritage staff will present an overview of the completion of the renovations to the Cedar Bridge Tavern in Barnegat Township. The renovations are based on historical and archeological research, and they include new siding, a new roof, new mechanicals and extensive interpretative signage. The five acre site has been expanded to over 200 acres due to a land transfer with the New Jersey Division of Parks & Forestry. The park includes a mill pond, nature trails and cultural artifacts.

FIELD TRIPS/OUTSIDE PROGRAMS NEW! STOCKTON CAMPUS HIKEGerman Georgieff, Chief Naturalist, Ocean County Parks & Recreation Attendees will visit several Pine Barrens habitats, where they will identify various plant and animal species and learn how forest succession, wildfire and human activities affect the composition of species in these habitats.

FIRE ECOLOGY IN THE NEW JERSEY PINE BARRENSRyan Rebozo, Ph.D. Director of Conservation Science Pinelands Preservation AllianceParticipants will take a three-hour field trip in the Pine Barrens to discuss fire ecology. The presenter will discuss the role of disturbance in an ecosystem and the various ways plants have evolved to respond to fire disturbance. This trip will visit the pygmy pine plains, an area of the New Jersey Pine Barrens with historically high fire frequency. Participants are asked to dress appropriately for a three-hour hike in late winter conditions. There will be no access to bathroom facilities during this trip.

GHOSTS OF THE WADING RIVER Jeff Larson, Pinelands Adventures GuideParticipants will get a glimpse into what life was like along the Wading River in the Pine Barrens during the 1800s. In this three-hour excursion, participants will explore the ruins in and around the former town of Harrisville and surrounding area. Dress warmly and be prepared to walk short distances. Bathroom facilities will be available in the form of a very primitive outhouse. Make sure to bring your cameras.

STOCKTON’S FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN Caitlin Clarke, Sustainability Coordinator, Stockton UniversityIn 2013, Stockton University obtained approval for a 10-year comprehensive forest management plan for 1,500 forested acres of its campus. The plan seeks to meet multiple objectives and serve as a model for education and research into sustainable forest practices. Participants will start inside for an overview of the plan, and then will tour outside the silvicultural treatments and ecological experiments started on the campus forests. Be prepared for a walk!

MUSIC DENIZEN PINE – LOCAL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC TRIO PERFORMING ORIGINAL WORKDenizen Pine, an instrumental music tr io with roots in the Pinelands, will perform original and interpreted works. Several pieces have themes directly taken from, or inspired by, the history, ecology or folklore of the region. The group is neither a period piece nor an island and certainly acknowledges broader suburban, urban and world influences, all perceived, however, through a local, Pine-centric lens.

NEW! PINE BARRENS FOLKLORE IN SONG: TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL Gabriel Coia, a professional musician and music teacher, will perform original songs that celebrate the history and folklore of the New Jersey Pinelands, and he will present the relevant history and stories behind each of the songs.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE:

Visit stockton.edu/pinelands.Click the register button and follow the steps below:

1. In the Search box choose Continuing Ed Jul’18-Jun’19 from the drop down box.

2. Leave the second box empty, click on the magnifying glass.

3. Hover the cursor over the course of your choice and click on the plus sign that will appear.

***You MUST choose the 30th Pinelands Short Course first***

4. After making all of your selections, click on the register button found on the lower right hand side of the screen.

5. Create a new account or sign in with your Stockton “Z” number and pin number.

6. Add coupon code SAVE5, if applicable, on the lower left-hand side of the screen.

7. Click Proceed to Payment on the lower right-hand side of the screen.

8. Click Proceed to Payment on the lower right-hand side, again.

9. Click Submit payment on the lower right-hand side.

10. Follow prompts to make payment by credit card or check.

*If you have already registered within the Stockton community for any Stockton event, start by entering your “Z” number and pin on the right side of the screen. Then follow the steps above, omitting step 5 which will not be an option.

Directions to Stockton UniversityGalloway, New Jersey

From the NorthTravel south on the Garden State Parkway to Exit 44. Take Exit 44. At the stop sign at the end of the ramp, turn right onto S. Pomona Road (County Road 575). Travel ½ mile. At the entrance sign for Stockton University, turn left onto Vera King Farris Drive. For campus parking, continue ½ mile on Vera King Farris Drive, parking is available on the right.

From the WestTravel east on the Atlantic City Expressway to Exit 12. Take Exit 12. At the stop sign at the end of the ramp, turn left onto Wrangleboro Road (County Road 575). Proceed straight through the traffic lights at Tilton Road (County Road 563) and White Horse Pike (Route 30). At the next traffic light, W. Jimmie Leeds Road, turn right. Travel 1 mile on W. Jimmie Leeds Road to the entrance sign for Stockton University on the left, turn left onto Vera King Farris Drive. For campus parking, continue about 1 ½ miles on Vera King Farris Drive, parking is available on the left.

From the SouthTravel north on the Garden State Parkway and take Exit 41. At the light at the end of the Exit 41 ramp, turn left onto W. Jimmie Leeds Road. Travel 1 mile to the entrance sign for Stockton University, turn right onto Vera King Farris Drive. For campus parking, continue 1½ miles; parking is available on the left

It’s the 30th Annual Pinelands Short Course!

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Seating is limited, be sure to register for it along with the rest of your classes.

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