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News Release
FRIENDS OF ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
Pete McLain
The Friends of Island Beach State Park announced at their March 15th Board Meeting the following activities which are scheduled and visitors are invited to participate in the following activities on the dates listed.
April 23rd – Earth Day Challenge (9:00am-1:00pm) Island Beach State Park will be counting on volunteers to help with the following activities: Beach Clean Up, Trimming of Trails, Planting and Pruning of Native Plant Gardens and Cleaning Up of the park’s Bay Side plus the Sedge Island Marine Conservation Zone. A special video on Earth Day will be shown at the Forked River Interpretive Center. Displays by many of the conservation organizations will be at the 1st Swimming Pavilion. Additional information can be obtained at this location.
May 7th – The Atlantic Saltwater Flyrodders Seminar This seminar is being held at the Forked River Interpretive Center. Anyone that wants to learn more about the fascinating sport of saltwater flyrodding will enjoy the displays and demonstrations.
May 14th – Ocean Fun Day (11:00am - 3:00pm) New Jersey Natural Gas and the Dept. of Environmental Protection are sponsoring this family event. There will be many activities for all ages at the 1st Swimming Pavilion—seining, guided bird walks, beach combing and youth fishing clinics. Displays will be set up by some of our leading environmental organizations.
May 21st—Friends of Island Beach State Park Yard Sale—Forked River A yard sale to benefit Island Beach State Park will be held at 1071 Montauk Drive, Forked River beginning at 9:00am. Household goods, sporting equipment, books and many, many other items will be available. This organization has collected memorabilia items from its members. There will be something for everyone!
June 4th – National Trails Day Island Beach State Park has more than 30 trails that need trimming and pruning. Join us as we clear the trails and enjoy nature’s beauty.
June 25th – Barnegat Bay National Estuary Day Ocean County College will be the site for the estuary day celebration. Beginning at 9:00 am rain or shine, participants will have the opportunity to learn about Barnegat Bay. Barnegat Bay is one of the major estuaries on the eastern coast. Enjoy learning how it affects wildlife and its effects on everyone in the shore community. Exhibitors from many of the leading conservation organizations will have displays and handouts.
September 11th—Friends of Island Beach State Park Beach Plum Festival The 1st Swimming Pavilion at Island Beach will be the site for the Beach Plum Festival that signifies the coming of fall. Join us as we pick the ripe beach plums that delight the palate or try a sample of beach plum jam. Local crafters will be displaying their goods and the major environmental and non-profit groups will also be there. Games for children, plum picking, kayaking tours, bird banding demonstrations, aquarium programs and lectures on birds and plants will make this a great day for everyone!
Dune Grass Planting at Island Beach State Park The park’s dune grass planting as begun. With the help of volunteers from the girl and boy scouts, environmental clubs, local schools, the Beach Buggy Association and the Friends of Island Beach, 33,500 plants will be planted on the primary dunes. This activity is vital in rebuilding and stabilizing the dunes at the park. The next beach grass planting program will be held in October. Any groups or individuals that are interested in helping should contact the park’s Nature Center at 732-793-1698.
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