13th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival

(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association June 2010 Newsletter)

Whether you swim, fish, kayak, clam, sail, or ice boat on the Barnegat Bay, there is never a better time to celebrate this unique and wonderful natural resource of New Jersey than at the Barnegat Bay Festival. Join us as we say “Thank You, Barnegat Bay” at the 13th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival being held once more at Wanamaker Complex in Island Heights on Sunday June 6, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain or Shine). The Barnegat Bay Festival is sponsored by the Barnegat Bay Partnership (formerly known as the Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program) with support from our partners, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Ocean County College.

The day will feature events that promote good environmental stewardship and hands-on activities:

• Canoe eco-tours (pre-registration required)
• Seining demonstrations & beach discoveries
• Pontoon boat rides on the Toms River
• Special children’s performance on stage by YOSI
• Touchable sea life in the Atlantic City Aquarium Touch Tank
• Sailboat rides with Nelson Sailing Center
• Music with the Greater Pinelands Dulcimer Society
• Dozens of Environmental Exhibits and Organizations
• Eco-Friendly Arts and Crafts
• Native Plant Sale
• Face Painting with Dana
• Festival Food
• ...and so much more!

NEW this year! On Saturday June 5, 2010, there will be Bay- Friendly Gardening Workshops under the festival tents. Topics will include proper use of fertilizers, landscaping with native plants, composting, attracting wild birds to your yard, rain barrels and a special children’s program on bugs. Pre-registration and a $5 donation are required.

Go to www.bbnep.org for additional festival and workshop information (pre-registration signups) or contact Betsy Hyle, Special Events Coordinator @ 732-255-0472 ext. 4

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