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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Ever wonder where the water in the Barnegat Bay comes from? We all know salt water comes in from the Atlantic Ocean, but what about the fresh water that mixes in to make it an estuary? Bring your students on this field trip to find out! Our Pine Barrens Exploration hike takes place in Double Trouble State Park. During a two-mile hike, students will see and learn about Pineland habitats such as upland forests, cedar swamps, and wetland bogs. Along the way, we will make stops to discuss the unusual flora and fauna that call the Pine Barrens home, and we will use dip nets to see some underwater inhabitants. When we cross over Cedar Creek, we will do water quality testing to better understand the unique properties of Pine Barrens “cedar water” and get a picture of the overall health of the water in this location.

Cedar Creek flows through Double Trouble State Park providing program participants with a close-up look at cedar forests and pristine Pine Barrens water that help fuel cranberry culture in the early 20th century. Students will leave this trip with a better understanding and appreciation for what makes the Pine Barrens special, and it will give them insight into one of the diverse places that make up the Barnegat Bay watershed.

  • Biodiversity
  • Natural Selection
  • Adaptation
  • Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Program Sponsor: Pinelands Preservation Alliance

Program Location: Double Trouble State Park

Program Length: 2 hours

Target Age Groups: High School, Middle School

Group Size Limit: Approx. 20

Program Categories: Barnegat Bay Flora and Fauna, Pine Barrens Flora and Fauna

Program Types: Field Based

Program Cost: Fee-based

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