Special Events and Programs

The Pinelands Preservation Alliance holds these special events during the year.

TREE-ific Party for Children

Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America week March 7th from 2pm to 4pm! This free family event is full of fun activities for you and your children to enjoy. Children will enjoy a live reading of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and then will complete six fun challenges. Get back in time for some birthday cake for Dr. Seuss! Learn more >

Spring Native Plant Sale

PPA holds a native plant sale every April with plants native to the Pine Barrens and South Jersey. A great way to help preserve our native flora is to plant native vegetation around our homes and businesses. This year’s sale takes place April 24th (members only) and April 25th. Learn more >

Life Science Field Training Institute

PPA sponsors an annual multi-day field science experience for educators in June to strengthen field-based investigations in their teaching and improve student performance. This year’s institute takes place June 22-25. Learn more >

birding through binoculars — Birding with Binoculars

Juried Pinelands Photo Exhibit

PPA sponsors an annual juried photographic exhibition, featuring images of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife, communities and people. The next exhibit will be held in March 2021. Learn more >

pinelands photograph "Fog Bow" by Michael Neuhaus — “Fog Bow” by Michael Neuhaus, one of the featured photographers in the 2018 juried photo exhibit.

Green Trading Post

Organized as a traditional holiday bazaar, the Green Trading Post, offers merchandise and memberships from local non-profit environmental, cultural or historical organizations. The event takes place the first weekend in December at PPA. Use your “greens” for good and for gifts this holiday season. Learn more >

Make a Wreath

Sign up to make a wreath using some greens and trim collected from the Pinelands. This free, kid-friendly event takes place at our offices on December 14th. Registration is required because supplies are limited. Learn more >

Fall Native Plant Sale

Fall is a great time to plant new shrubs and trees. Held in September. Check back for dates in 2020. Plants native to the Pine Barrens and South Jersey will be for sale. Learn more >

Highbush blueberry is just one of many native plants for sale.

Tour de Pines

The Tour de Pines celebrates Pinelands Month in October with five consecutive single-day bicycle tours of the New Jersey Pinelands. Proceeds benefit the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. There is no other bike ride like this in New Jersey! Learn More >