The Pine Barrens Podcast

Apr 27 2024 14 ep. 40 mins 184
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This podcast explores the topics affecting the land, water, and culture of the Pine Barrens and topics involving the legally protected area named the Pinelands National Reserve. This podcast is produced by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Hosted by Jason Howell

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Roots and Resilience: Sicilian Americans in the Pine Barrens with Natalie Stone

Apr 27 2024 29 mins  
With our guest Natalie Stone, we explore the deep roots of Sicilians and Italian Americans in the area , what it means to be a piney, and the cultural traditions that bind us all together.. The Pine Barrens complex web of culture, food, politics and history make the place of emblematic of America's cultural saga as the past mingles with the voices of today.

Wharton State Forest- Navigating the New Visitor Use Map - with Russell Juelg

Jan 09 2024 41 mins  
Ever wandered through the Pine Barrens and marveled at its serene beauty? Russell Juelg of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation joins us to navigate the past, present, and future of this ecological treasure. The debate over motorized routes within the forest sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the balancing act of accessibility and environmental stewardship. We dissect t

Allen Crawford - A Wild Promise

Jul 21 2023 43 mins  
An interview with Pine Barrens Advocate, Illustrator and Author Allen Crawford about his new book, A Wild Promise, in which he creates a tapestry of our nation’s habitats—oceans, mountains, deserts, wetlands, prairies, and forests—and the varied species that call these places home. We discuss his book, movement conservation, and some of his experiences in the Pines.

Joanna Burger P.h.D - Northern Pine Snake Conservation

Jul 05 2023 42 mins  
In this episode, Joanna and I discuss the importance of conserving large habitat spaces for wildlife and the future of wildlife conservation in the NJ Pinelands. Hosted by Jason Howell Presented by Pinelands Preservation Alliance Music by Merce Ridgway and the Pine Hawkers

Jackson Pines - Album Release - Pine Barrens Volume One

Mar 03 2023 48 mins  
In this episode we interview the band Jackson Pines about their new album, Pine Barrens Volume one. We get into the history of folk music in the Pine Barrens and how place affects music and vice versa. Jackson Pines new Album - Pine Barrens Volume One https://jacksonpines.bandcamp.com/album/pine-barrens-volume-one Original recordings of Merce Ridgway Jr. Pinehawkers by Mary Hufford

Nature Disability Advocacy With Sean Kane-Holland

Feb 21 2023 25 mins  
Guest: Sean Kane-Holland, Access Nature Disability Advocate Host: Jason Howell Sean is the Access Nature and Disability Advocate for Pinelands Preservation Alliance. In this episode, Sean explains what he is doing to expand access to natural areas for people of all ability levels and how you can get involved . Sean attended Rutgers University and graduated with a B.A. in American H

Woodford-Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge

Sep 08 2022 71 mins  
A tour of cedar run wildlife refuge with Mike O'Malley, Tracey Bloodworth, and Lisa Franco. We discuss native wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation after injury, environmental education, and the many programs and offerings that are available at Cedar Run.

Mullica River Fire and Fix Our Parks

Jul 29 2022 42 mins  
Senior Land Steward Russell Juelg explores the Quaker Bridge Rd area of the Mullica River Fire and discusses some of the local goals of the new Fix Our Parks campaign - a grassroots effort to advocate for more funding, maintenance, and better policies for New Jersey State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management Areas. https://www.fixourparksnj.org/join-the-campaign

The Endangered Swamp Pink (and much more) - Emile DeVito - Ep 6

Apr 26 2022 43 mins  
Emile DeVito P.h.D Director of Conservation Science for the NJ Conservation Foundation leads us into a swamp on the outskirts of the Pinelands on a hunt for a population of endangered Swamp Pink (Hellonias bullata). We also discuss Crane Fly Orchid, spring migratory birds, and the nuances of public lands management and advocacy.

Hammonton Lake Water Quality - Emma Witt Ep5

Mar 10 2022 22 mins  
Associate Professor Emma Witt from Stockton University describes her work in monitoring the water quality at Hammonton Lake.