WEB RESOURCES
The Pine Barrens
by John McPhee

As with other types of resources, the number and scope of Web Resources that can be found about Mr. McPhee, his books, the Pinelands and Pinelands-related topics is staggering. Below are a only a few suggestions.

Mr. McPhee's Web Site can be found at www.johnmcphee.com, where you'll find a great deal of information about the man and his work.

www.pineypower.com - The subhead for this web site reads, "Presents An Insider's Tour of New Jersey's Pine Barrens" and that it is "Recommended by National Geographic Traveler (www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/archive/2000-10-26-0.html) as among the 'very best links for travel to the area.'" Included here are links to outdoor activities, nighttime entertainment, glimpses of local personalities, folklore, fact and fiction, lost towns, and more.

The State of New Jersey maintains a wonderful web site at www.nj.gov/pinelands which serves as the home page of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. As you might expect, the web site contains a wealth of information about the region, the state's role in protecting it, information about wildlife, educational and recreational materials, a "Kids Korner," recipes using products found in the Pinelands, and dozens of links to related web sites. The Pinelands Commission has available an on-line curriculum guide that meets the core curriculum content standards for grades 4-6 and 7-8. They also offer an impressive Information Packet and Speakers Guide.
Phone: 609.894.7300
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.nj.gov/pinelands

OBNJ has also received a very welcome offer of assistance from Ms. Betsy Carpenter, who has just recently retired from her position as Public Programs Supervisor at the Pinelands Commission. Ms. Carpenter can make an incredible array of information available to libraries, and, for a small fee, is available for speaking engagements.
Contact information for Elizabeth Carpenter (Betsy):
P. O. Box 365
Chatsworth, NJ 08019
Phone: 609.726.1019
Honorarium required: $125.00 per program; $75.00 for a second program offered the same day at the same location
Audiences: Age 17 and up
Travel Area: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden and Ocean Counties
Topics:
"The Pine Barrens, a Quarter Century after McPhee's Book" -- Investigate changes in Chatsworth, dubbed the 'Capital of the Pines' by John McPhee. Explore other special places noted by McPhee like Hog Wallow, Jenkins Neck and Apple Pie Hill. Presentation highlighted by slides.
"Topographic Maps -- A Hiking 'Must' in McPhee's Pine Barrens" -- These maps are great for planning class field trips and hikes. Discover what map numbers and symbols mean, and apply your knowledge to places you discover in McPhee's classic. You'll have a hands-on opportunity to locate old towns, a fire tower, historic cemeteries and churches and cranberry bogs. Slides will introduce you to each site.

The Burlington County Library has dedicated a part of its web site to the Pinelands. The page at www.burlco.lib.nj.us/pinelands/water.htm is full of interesting resources both inside and outside the library about the Pinelands.

www.hoganphoto.com - Michael Hogan is a photographer with a collection of "Fine Art Photography of Southern New Jersey." His work is available for display at libraries, and he has made presentations to adults and kids (from Grade 2 and up) on the History of the Pine Barrens and Wildflowers of the Pine Barrens. There is a fee for his presentations.
Contact information for Hogan Photo:
Michael Hogan
Phone: 609.476.2086
Email: [email protected]

www.spikefowler.com - Professor Michael (Spike) Fowler is a noted speaker, author, photographer and lifeguard, who presents lively slide lectures that are colorful, informative and entertaining. His extensive public speaking experience, interesting stories, and beautiful photos make presentations guaranteed to add excitement to your meetings.
Spike is a Professor of Marketing and a veteran ocean lifeguard in Monmouth County. His book and numerous journal publications on the New Jersey Pinelands and on life guarding have been widely acclaimed. He is a member of the New Jersey Pinelands Speakers Organization and a charter member of the Monmouth County Chapter of the United States Lifesaving Association.
Spike's honorarium for programs is $140.00, plus mileage (@ .36 per mile) between your site and Neptune, NJ.
Contact information for Professor Fowler:
MICHAEL FOWLER
732-224-2921 Office
732-774-2253 Home Office
[email protected]
www.spikefowler.com