Pinelands Short Course
The Pinelands Short Course at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ is an annual event featuring a variety of presentations and field trips that explore the unique history, ecology, and culture of the New Jersey Pinelands.
Co-sponsored by the Pinelands Commission and the Southern Regional Institute and Educational Technology Training Center (SRI&ETTC) at Stockton University, the event provides an excellent opportunity for participants to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Pinelands, with professional development credits available for New Jersey teachers.
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Pinelands Short Course - 2027 Registration Opening Soon! Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., please note some field trips run until 3 p.m. Location: Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205 Please click here and complete the attached form to be notified when registration opens for the 2027 Pinelands Short Course. |
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration
| Check-in and Registration at Stockton University, Kramer Hall, 30 Front Street, Hammonton, NJ 08037 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Classroom Sessions
| Communication in Nature Series, Part One: Plants |
| Sawmills in South Jersey: A Culture Within the History |
| Wildfire Corridors Across the Pinelands |
| Forestry 101 |
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Morning Field Trips
| Paddling in the Pines - Batsto Lake from Industry to Ecology |
| Nature Walk around Hammonton Lake Park |
| Batsto Village: Nature and Industry in the Pine Barrens Please note: Participants must provide their own transportation to Batsto Village. |
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Walking Thru History on the 1808 Trail |
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Classroom Sessions
| Communication in Nature Series, Part Two: Birds |
| The New Jersey Tick Problem |
| Carnivorous Plants of the Pine Barrens |
| Liven Up Your Forest – Deadwood for Wildlife |
| Last of the Gentlemen Naturalist |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Classroom Sessions
| Communication in Nature Series, Part Three: Amphibians, Insects, and Mammals |
| Wildlife of the New Jersey Pine Barrens |
| Wildfire Corridors Across the Pinelands |
| The Trouble with Oaks, NJ Pine Barrens Edition |
| Last of the Gentlemen Naturalist |
| Lenape Elders Share Stories, Crafts, and Music (Double Session) |
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Field Trips
| Paddling in the Pines - Batsto Lake from Industry to Ecology |
| Nature Walk around Hammonton Lake Park |
| Batsto Village: Nature and Industry in the Pine Barrens Please note: Participants must provide their own transportation to Batsto Village. |
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Classroom Sessions
| Pinelands Discovery |
| Wildlife of the New Jersey Pine Barrens |
| Carnivorous Plants of the Pine Barrens |
| Liven Up Your Forest – Deadwood for Wildlife |
Need help? Contact us by phone at 609-626-3850 or by email at learn@stockton.edu!
