January Newsletter


 
Looking for ways to get out and enjoy the Park this winter? We've got you covered! It may be the off season, but there is a lot going on at Island Beach State Park.  
 
In this Issue:    
...Learn more about the natural world at one of our upcoming Conservation Talks
...Volunteer a few hours at the March Beach Grass Planting  
...Save the Date for the May Day Spring Festival and Pet Expo 
 
- Friends of Island Beach State Park 


 

Join the Friends for an afternoon lecture and walk in the Park! Advanced registration is requested.

February 17 - Plant Communities of Island Beach State Park
February 24 - Marine Mammal Stranding Center
March 24  - Save Barnegat Bay
March 31 - Blue crabbing at Barnegat Bay, Secrets of the Deep



 
 
Volunteer a few hours to help plant beach grass at Island Beach State Park! Please arrive to register at
Swimming Area 1 at 9:30am. After registration you will be assigned to a specific part of the park, you most likely need to drive there. Please bring a pole or shovel to dig with. All volunteers must register in advance.


This year's planting has been generously sponsored by Wakefern Food Corporation and the Barnegat Bay Partnership.

Save the Date for the 2019 May Day Festival!
 
The May Day Spring Festival and Expo will feature a native plant sale, craft vendors, food, music, family fun, and more! Bring your pet along while you browse the extensive lineup of pet products and services at the Pet Expo. More details to come! Interested in being a vendor? Fill out an application here.


New Years Day Hike

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our New Year's Day hike and bonfire! Close to 200 people helped us ring in the New Year! After a windy walk down the beach, we all warmed up by the fire with some s'mores. It was another beautiful day at the Park with great people.  
 
 
 
We're committed to making Island Beach State Park - one of New Jersey's most popular state parks - one of it's best cared for. Thanks for your continued support!
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Contact:
Friends of Island Beach State Park
PO Box 406, Seaside Park, NJ 08752
info@friendsofislandbeach.org