The Devil & Daisy Dirt: A Garden State Gothic, Alt Folk eVent
We are excited to present The Devil & Daisy Dirt, a bluegrass tall tale about the Jersey Devil in the soaring loft of our historic dairy barn. Alex Dawson is a professor at Rutgers University where he teaches creative writing courses. He wrote this hour-long bluegrass tale about the Jersey Devil with live music and a seven-foot wearable puppet costume. In 2024 they ran a sold-out fifteen-show tour in NY/NJ at bars, barns, breweries and a four night showcase at a Manhattan theater. See the show April 12 & 13, 2025. Learn More >
Spring Native Plant Sale
Buy plants native to the Pinelands and southern New Jersey! Our plant sale is held annually in April and PPA members can attend our “members only” sale held the day before. The members-only sale takes place on April 25, 2025 from 3 pm to 6 pm. The public sale takes place on April 26, 2025 from 9 am to 12 noon. 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 this takes place from June 24 to June 27, 2025. Learn more >
Tour de Pines
The Tour de Pines will take place in person from October 2 to October 5, 2025! Four single-day bicycle tours of the New Jersey Pinelands are offered for this special event. Proceeds benefit the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Learn More >
Green Trading Post
Organized as a traditional holiday bazaar, the Green Trading Post, offers merchandise and memberships from local non-profit organizations. We also feature local artists and local authors whose work arises from or focuses on the Pine Barrens. Find unique gifts for friends and family this holiday season. The event will take place on December 7th and 8th, 2024 in our gorgeous renovated dairy barn. Learn more >
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
Access Nature Forum
The Access Nature Forum was created to bring together a diverse selection of like-minded individuals to discuss how to improve access to natural places. We aim to engage those with disabilities, their families, caregivers, veterans’ groups, assisted living organizations, advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations, state, and local officials, and agencies in a public discourse that identifies public interest, concerns, and ideas, and join their voices for improving access to natural places. Learn more >
pine barrens hall of fame
PPA sponsors the Pine Barrens Hall of Fame to honor those individuals who have played a significant role in preserving and protecting the Pinelands. Learn more >
Gala event
We honored Pine Barrens Hall of Fame inductee, Michele Byers and Catalyst of Change awardee, The Opportunity League and celebrated Carleton Montgomery’s 25th year leading the Pinelands Preservation Alliance in October 2023. Learn more >